# Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian

Douglas Strachan - Chartered Architect Midlothian is an architect in Dalkeith. Rated 4.5/5 from 8 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 27 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 4.5 from 8 reviews.

Operating since at least 2017 (9 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## Summary
Based in Dalkeith, this friendly and straightforward architectural practice offers bespoke design services for renovations, extensions, and new builds. Their six-person team supports clients from initial concept through to project completion. ([Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/douglas-strachan-chartered-architect-midlothian-pfvwgb-pf~1863397980), [Their website](http://www.douglasstrachan.com))

_From public sources, July 2026._

## About
We are a friendly and straightforward architectural practice based in Dalkeith Midlothian just outside of Edinburgh, with a broad experience of high quality design and a passion for the reinvigoration of buildings to meet their full potential. We take pride in providing a personal service for all of of clients. From initial concept to project completion our dedicated team will keep you informed and involved at every stage, making sure that you're finished renovation / extension / build works perfectly for you. Our six person strong team, including director Douglas, designers Katy and Jamie, architectural technologist John, office manager Viv & Zeynep are on hand to offer the bespoke help that you need to get your project off the ground. Get in touch to arrange a site visit and let us help you.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 4.5/5 | 8 |

## Trades
Architect

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Basement Design
- Building Design
- Drafting
- Floor Plans
- House Plans
- Space Planning

## Awards & recognition
- 2× Best of Houzz winner (2018, 2017)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 8 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2013 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Only someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
- Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
- Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 0131 663 9735
- Website: http://www.douglasstrachan.com

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