Isle of Raasay Distillery
The Opportunity
S+Co was engaged by Raasay Distillery to design a series of bespoke cabins to expand their visitor accommodation on the Isle of Raasay. The distillery wanted a mix of units to accommodate different group sizes, with the cabins to sit lightly within the stunning natural surroundings. Every cabin should have a view over the distillery roof, across to Skye’s Cuillin mountains, with a core part of the brief being to uphold the Raasay Distillery brand ethos of quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Client
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Our Work
• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Cabin Design
Collaborators
• Torr Construction
• Skye Designs
Our Response
Working alongside our sister company, Corr Cabins, we created two bespoke cabins, a series of private sauna cabins, and a larger communal cabin that will serve as a social gathering space, as well as a venue for whisky tastings and private dining.
Collaborating with local architect Skye Designs, we developed a masterplan that oriented the cabins on the steeply sloping site to maintain privacy, while maintaining views, despite the cabins being in close proximity to one another. An access road and guest parking sit at the rear of the site, with stepped access down to the distillery and restaurant supported by new stone-filled gabion retaining walls.
Well underway and due to complete in the summer, this project represents a unique blend of S+Co’s in-house expertise - cabin design, architectural detailing, interior design, and hospitality knowledge - offering guests an unforgettable stay in the heart of Scotland’s whisky country.
Small Cabin Layout
Medium Cabin Layout
