Keeper’s Bothy

2024

A modest stone outbuilding on the Isle of Skye has been thoughtfully transformed into Keeper's Bothy - a compact yet characterful holiday retreat. Occupying just 25 square metres, the design demonstrates how careful planning can create a space that feels both generous and welcoming.

The bothy accommodates a iving area centred around a wood-burning stove, a small fitted kitchen, an ensuite shower room, and a mezzanine sleeping platform accessed by an oak ladder. Internally, the walls are lined in timber, creating a warm and tactile interior that complements the simplicity of the original stone structure.

The project was designed and built entirely in-house, from the architectural design through to the construction and interior fit-out. Every piece of fixed furniture was custom-made from birch plywood, ensuring each element serves multiple functions while making the most of the compact footprint.

Keeper's Bothy is an example of how sensitive renovation, thoughtful detailing, and bespoke joinery can breathe new life into a traditional building, creating a distinctive place to stay that is rooted in the landscape and craft of Skye.

“Their professionalism and attention to detail make the entire process smooth and efficient. We are very satisfied with the outcomes and look forward to continuing our professional relationship in the future.” Ullinish House

White building with a black slate roof, a skylight window, a chimney, a wooden gate, and a parking sign on the side, with a gravel driveway and a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a room with wooden walls and flooring, a sofa with pillows, a window, and a door leading outside.
A cozy interior corner with a wooden wall, a plush beige blanket on a white couch with a textured green pillow, and a small black wood stove in a wooden housing unit.
Open wooden door leading outside to a scenic landscape with grassy fields and rolling hills sky with scattered clouds.
A house with white walls and a dark, slate tile roof showing signs of moss and weathering. There is an open doorway and a window, with a partially built or repaired section. The sky is overcast, and there is a gravel area in front of the house, with
View of an old stone structure with a metal door, some rusted pipes, and a clear blue sky in the background.
A house roof under construction with wooden framework, an old chimney, and a scenic background of lakes, hills, and mountains at sunset.
View through a rectangular opening in the wooden roof structure, revealing mountains, a body of water, and a clear blue sky in the distance.
Construction site with wooden framing on top of a concrete base, adjacent to a partially visible rooftop with shingles and a chimney, overcast sky in the background.