Camusdarach House: Morar property, northwest Scotland

Camusdarach House: Morar Property

London-based practice Raw Architecture Workshop secures planning approval for a private rural house at Camusdarach Sands, Morar, Scotland. The 150m2 dwelling will be situated on exposed, steeply sloping, former rough grazing land with views towards the islands of Eigg, Rum and Skye.

Saltire Awards 2011, Housing Design Scotland

Botany Phase 1, Maryhill, Glasgow housing

Architects Elder and Cannon were celebrating after scooping two of The Society’s prestigious gongs for their ‘Botany Phase 1’ project in the Glasgow’s Maryhill – including only the second-ever ‘Saltire Medal’,

The Old Courthouse Rothesay, Isle of Bute homes

The Old Courthouse Rothesay - Isle of Bute Building

Located in the centre of Rothesay’s outstanding conservation area, adjacent to a unique 13th century circular castle, The Old Courthouse recombines a series of ‘Category B’ listed buildings that formerly housed Argyll and Bute Council offices and the regional Sheriff Court.

Dalmore Distillery Alness, Ross-Shire whisky production

Dalmore Distillery, Ross-Shire, Scotland

The waters of the River Alness (River Averon), which runs through the village, are used to produce the Dalmore distillery single malt scotch whisky. The distillery is owned and operated by Whyte and Mackay Ltd, which is owned by Philippines based Emperador Inc.

Ettrick Valley house: Borders weavers cottage property

Ettrick Valley House - Scottish Borders Property

This a rather sobre and restrained building set in the heart of the Scottish Borders, the bad weather photographs make it look a little lonely, but the timber styling is typically good quality as one would expect from this design-led architecture practice.

Stirling Society of Architects Design Awards: SSA

Juniper Court halls of residence Stirling University

President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, Sholto Humphreys presented Falkirk based practice ARKA Architects with the Society’s top award for it’s conversion of Cairneymount Church, Maddiston for GRS Homes.

Haddo House, Methlick, Aberdeenshire historic property

Haddo House, Methlick Building

Archaeological excavations currently underway at the National Trust for Scotland’s Haddo House near Methlick, Aberdeenshire are revealing substantial remains of the Place of Kelly, the seat of the Gordons of Haddo prior to the construction of Haddo House in the 1730s.

Rural House design: Highlands and Islands property

R.HOUSE, Rural House

Isle of Skye based Rural Design Architects and James MacQueen builders are pleased to announce the launch of R.HOUSE, an exciting new innovation in the provision of affordable, sustainable housing for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.