About MMA

The practice was established as McLay Milne Associates in 1985 by Alan Mclay and Stewart Milne. Starting out with only friends house extensions the practice grew and now handles multi million pound developments. Stewart retired in 1995 and the practice was reformed as MMA Architects in 2002 with Alan McLay is the managing Director and Doreen Young, who started with the practice as an apprentice in 1988, is an associate.

The practice is involved in all types of building work from small flat alterations to large commercial projects. Our main office is located on the periphery of Edinburgh's New Town and we are pleased to work on any projects within a day trip from Edinburgh. we also have a branch office in East Lothian which allows easy access to East and Midlothian, the Borders and the North of England.

Property Development and Investment Consultancy

McLay Milne Associates have gathered knowledge of the property scene over the years, particularly in Edinburgh . Our aim is to provide the best return on a particular development. With our knowledge and experience, we are able to assess the development potential of a particular site and to highlight the possibility of any grant assistance that might be available from Local Authorities and Government Agencies which may enable a project to proceed. We then can present the proposal in the most effective way to gain Planning Consent.

Design and Drawing Service

We also provide a survey , design and drawings service only, in order to obtain Planning and Building Control permission. We have contacts with firms of Associated Building Consultants, such as quantity surveyors, structural engineers, heating and ventilation engineers and acousticians as well as builders, and we can assemble a full design and build team where a project requires it.

We can also carry out on site inspection and certification services where these are required either for funding agents such as Banks and Building Societies or simply for your own peace of mind.

Computer Aided Design

All drawing and design work within the office is carried out on computer. As well as providing a consistently high standard of drawn and presentation work it keeps us at the leading edge of architectural practice. It also enables us to provide information quickly and efficiently and it is particularly effective where projects undergo constant change or there are similar layouts involved. This results in us being able to provide an extremely competitive service.

Design and Construction Management Regulations

In April 1995 new Health and safety legislation came into force requiring that all persons causing building works to be carried out appoint a planning supervisor to ensure design and construction is carried out in accordance with good practice Where necessary provide their clients with a minimum service to ensure that they comply with the law. It should be emphasized however that this is in addition to and entirely separate to the normal architects service. While we are very busy at present we are always keen to find new opportunities. If you have a project , no matter the size please contact us and we will carry out an initial feasibility investigation free of charge.