Rothiemurchus retreat
Hugged by the rugged landscape of the Cairngorms National Park, Lower Tullochgrue has a tranquil beauty that any family would long to escape to. Created by Brown & Brown Architects, the original brief was to extend the existing home into a nearby steading, but some creative thinking resulted in a particularly ambitious and striking solution.
Bold addition
The architects dismantled the original steading and repurposed the materials for a contemporary timber and glass extension above a replacement stone plinth. Its gravity-defying appearance is a bold addition to the landscape, wrapped in Russwood Siberian Larch (SILA) cladding for a durable finish that complements the natural textures and topography of the site.
Prime Plus grade
Inside, the house has been sympathetically refurbished to offer flexible space accommodating several generations of a large family, and Russwood European Oak flooring in Oat (Prime Plus grade) offers a warm but contemporary aesthetic that connects the various living spaces and improves the sense of seamless flow throughout the home.
Russwood were, as always, very knowledgeable and easy to deal with and helped us select the best products and specifications for the required purposes.
Brown & Brown Architects
Products used
Oat
The lightest of our smoked boards, Oat offers pale, varied tones with depth and interest. A captivating choice that brings an understated charm to any interior.
