James Simpson: Mavisbank House and the Villas of the Esk

James Simpson is a renowned architect with a lifelong commitment to the architectural heritage of the Esk Valleys of the Lothians amongst his many architectural interests. In this talk he outlines the concept of the villa, takes a rapid tour of the many villas aling the Esk Valleys and then gives a particular focus to Mavisbank House and the concepts of the 'Country Seat' as desribed by Sir John Clerk of Penicuik.