Instead of the normal white stone cottages of this area a couple build a wooden clad house with a grass roof and outbuildings that blend in with the landscape.
Isle of skye grass roof.
Heather fern and marram grass were all used on skye.
What s more the turf roof is a natural insulator retaining heat as well as protecting from noise and cold.
James boswell notes on his tour with dr johnson in 1773.
Wooden building grass roof not immediately obvious as a cafe the single track is a small wooden building with a few tables inside and a counter with bar stools where you can sit and enjoy the view while you enjoy one of the excellent coffees on offer and one of the equally excellent cakes.
That apart from straw.
Isle of skye enjoying stunning sea views seascape cabin nestles against the side of a small hillock near stafiin on the famous isle of skye.
Extra thick layers of glass wool and tape keep the house well sealed which was confirmed by an independent air tightness test required for new homes on skye.
Directed by ned williams.
Fiscavaig eco home on the isle of skye by rural design architects 5 examples of living green roofs grass turf and succulent sedums black house at camusdarach sands in scotland by raw architecture workshop.