About the EAA

The Edinburgh Architectural Association’s mission is to create an approachable nucleus of architects and student architects to meet and hold events to stimulate thought and discussion and to share common aspirations. We aim to form links with other construction and arts-related bodies and to promote our skills and expertise to the public.

The EAA is a Chapter of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and has over 1300 active members located from the Scottish Borders, through the Lothians to Fife, with an incredibly talented and diverse membership.

AM I A MEMBER OF THE EAA?

Are you a member of the RIAS and live within the EAA Chapter area? Then, yes, you are automatically an EAA member!

Membership Criteria: If you are an RIAS member (Architect, Student, Retired or Academic) based in the City of Edinburgh, the Lothians, areas of the Scottish Borders including Berwickshire, Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, and Southern Fife, you are a member of the Edinburgh Architectural Association.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

The EAA is managed by the EAA Council. Joining the EAA Council or contributing to one of the working groups is easy!

To get involved, contact us at mail@eaa.org.uk to let us know that you are interested and we will send you further information.

The EAA has several working groups which focus on key aspects of the EAA Strategy:

If you are interested in a particular area covered by the EAA Working Groups, please get in touch. The groups are always looking for new volunteers and members to help to support the advance of architecture within the Chapter area. You do not have to be on EAA Council to be a member of the working group.

The EAA value the benefits of having different experience, backgrounds and points of view on our working groups and would encourage volunteers from underrepresented groups within the architectural profession.

If you have a specific issue that you wish to address please contact the EAA President at president@eaa.org.uk

Council members

Neil Middleton

**PRESIDENT**
Architect | Strategic| Considered
Neil became EAA president in May 2024 and leads on the organisations strategy as well as chairing the monthly council meetings.
As the director of his own practice, Neil Middleton Architects, he works on a mix of domestic extensions, developer-led conversions, and community sports buildings. Outside of architecture, he is a keen football fan and a busy father of three young children..

Emma Garland

**VICE-PRESIDENT**
Architect | Bibliophile | Maker
Emma is a chartered architect and joined the EAA in 2022, having studied and practiced architecture in Edinburgh for the past 16 years. Emma has worked across a variety of sectors, most recently focusing on residential and urban design, with a particular interest in the opportunity architecture has to make positive societal and environmental change.

Dan Anderson

**VICE-PRESIDENT**
Pianist | Nature Enthusiast | Architect-in-Progress
Dan joined the EAA as a student representative in 2019, and previously served as Vice President from 2020-23. He leads on the website, social media & communications for the EAA, as well as supporting the organisation of the annual awards.

EAA About Us_IMAGE_Joanne_McClelland.jpg — Joanne McClelland

**PAST PRESIDENT**
Optimist | Creative | Determined
Joanne is a conservation accredited architect with passion for convincing everyone that a fairer world will make a happier world. People, profit and planet.

Beth Fraser

Architect | Swimmer | Explorer
Beth is a domestic architect based on the West side of the city close to the Pentlands and Water of Leith where she enjoys relaxing in the great outdoors. Throughout her career she has dipped in and out of the EAA Council and recently returned in 2025 to become more engaged with the city and wider architectural community.

Seva Yurchenko

Architect | Flâneur | Enthusiast
Seva re-joined the EAA in 2024 after completing his Part 3 exam. He was a student member from 2021 to 2023. Seva is interested in bridging the gap between the practice, the student community and the academia and developing a creative environment to share ideas. He is currently involved with the Education Working Group.
Seva is an architect at LDN Architects working on a range of conservation projects.

Charles Strang

Collegiate | Green | Scot
As a retired architect-planner I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to other architects' work, and enjoy their stimulus. Governance, strategy, policy, and a just green transition are other interests, as is a belief that community-based conservation management plans are the way forward.

Mariana Novosivschei

Curious | Hopeful | Perseverant

Mariana is an architect dedicated to making the practice of architecture more mindful of supporting all life without infringing on our broader planetary system. She joined the EAA in 2022 and is currently chairing the EAA's Sustainability Working Group.

Euan Whitmore

Architect | Maker | Piper

Euan is a sustainability accredited architect with experience in residential, Third Sector and historic building projects. He combines his passion for preserving historic buildings with long-term sustainability and enjoys working with private clients and community groups alike. A recent new member, Euan is keen to help develop the Sustainability Working Group. He’s also a half-decent piper, playing with bands in Scotland, America and Brittany.

Kathleen McBride

Aspiring Architect | Maker | Optimist

Kathleen is a 4th year student on the MA (Hons) Architecture course at Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. She is passionate about how architecture can be used as a tool to shape society and foster community. As a part of the Education Working Group she is working to help bridge the gap between university and professional practice.

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

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EAA Members Handbook (revised edition coming soon)