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McGregor Bowes
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Active incorporated business
Trust score
54out of 100
Rating4.5★
Review volumeLow · 2
Source diversity2 sources
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Legal nameMcGregor Bowes
Company numberSC478272
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About
McGregor Bowes is an award winning, architecture studio and project safety office, committed to conserving architecture, design excellence and considered, proportionate construction safety advice. Operating from Edinburgh, McGregor Bowes provides architectural and Principal Designer services to clients throughout Edinburgh and surrounding districts. The firm was established in 2010 by the principal, Chris Bowes, who has over 30 years' experience working in architectural practice, in firms based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Hong Kong. Although he has a broad range of experience, Chris has particular expertise and interest in the care, restoration and sympathetic adaptation of historic buildings. Chris has worked on some of Scotland's most significant landmarks, such as: St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and Fort George.
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What customers say
4.5out of 5
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Public review evidence4.5★ from 2 public reviewsAcross HouzzHouzzWebsite
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What do customers say about McGregor Bowes?
McGregor Bowes has 2 public reviews, averaging 4.5 out of 5, gathered across 2 independent sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Is McGregor Bowes a registered business?
McGregor Bowes is a registered business on Companies House (company number SC478272), incorporated 23 May 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business — not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Public evidence last checked May 2026
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