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Sunbury House Royal Cabinetmakers Guild Atelier

The heritage archive celebrating Whytock & Reid, the royal cabinetmakers by royal appointment to King George V and Queen Mary.

Sunbury House Royal Cabinetmakers Guild Atelier

About Sunbury House Royal Cabinetmakers Guild Atelier

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Royal Appointments and Fine Woodcraft

Whytock & Reid furnished Scotland's greatest country houses and royal palaces for over 180 years, employing generations of master woodcarvers and joiners in western Edinburgh.

Artisan Furniture Design Archive

The atelier showcases hand-carved mahogany prototypes, architectural joinery sketches by Sir Robert Lorimer, and fine upholstery tools used in traditional craftsmanship.

Key Highlights & Facilities

Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features

Original Sir Robert Lorimer Furniture Drawings
Hand-Carved Mahogany Chair Prototypes
Historic Master Joiners Hand Tools
Traditional Upholstery Demonstration Bench
Step-Free Level Gallery Entrance
Specialist Antique Woodcraft Bookstall

Visitor Perspectives

Verified authentic traveler observations

4.6 / 5.0
Decorative Arts Conservator

“The joinery details and Sir Robert Lorimer furniture designs on display here are unmatched. True Scottish artisan craftsmanship at its finest.”

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