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.
Small timbers called crow sticks or maide feannaig are fixed at the top of each hip.
Directed by ned williams.
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.
Held down by straw or heather ropes.
That apart from straw.
Not only does this unique log cabin has a grass roof and secluded setting it also enjoys full central heating and a log fire coupled with panoramic views across open countryside towards the waters of staffin bay.
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.
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.
James boswell notes on his tour with dr johnson in 1773.