Strathmore Lodge is a self-catering retreat set at a gentle bend in the Strathmore River, just before it flows into Loch Hope. Built in the early 1920s, the lodge is one of a series of corrugated tin houses found across Sutherland, long associated with Highland utility and vernacular resilience. Its revival formed part of Wildland’s wider conservation ambitions and marked the first step in a broader effort to care for and adapt these modest yet distinctive structures.

The lodge accommodates up to six guests and is made up of three double bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a kitchen, and a compact living room. The layout remains simple and familiar, with each room carrying the quiet imprint of the building’s age. Inside, grey-painted floorboards and timber-clad walls create a calm and comforting atmosphere. Original features have been retained where possible, giving the interiors a sense of continuity. Furnishings and artworks from the early twentieth century have been carefully introduced, lending the space a layered, bohemian character that sits gently within the fabric of the house.

Externally, a palette of muted earthy tones allows the building to settle more naturally into its windswept setting. The works included a small rear addition and subtle upgrades to improve insulation and comfort, carried out as part of a phased and respectful process. The lodge remains true to its origins while quietly accommodating the needs of contemporary living. It stands as a thoughtful example of how renewal can take place without erasure, allowing traces of the past to remain present in the everyday.