This private residence occupies the site of a partially-ruined steading, or traditional farm building, within the Cairngorm National Park. The house follows the L-shaped footprint of the original structure to create a family dwelling that offers all the comforts of modern design while retaining the vernacular structure’s intimate connection with its landscape setting.

Bedrooms and more private areas lie within the restored stone east wing, benefiting from its significant thermal mass, while flexible open-plan living areas are housed within a light new timber structure clad in lapped boards of untreated Larch. Sheltered from prevailing winds by the two arms of the house, a south-facing terrace offers views out over the Cairngorms and draws light and views into the heart of the home.Built using locally-sourced materials, including a significant portion of reclaimed stone from the ruined steading, and assembled with the expertise of local tradesmen and contractors, the entire structure has been designed to minimise environmental impact and be as sensitive as possible to this remote and spectacular rural location.