On the Isle of Vaila, Vaila Hall, a late seventeenth-century castellated mansion, has undergone comprehensive conservation. Minor alterations and sensitive additions were incorporated to transform the historic building into a distinctive private residence set within the dramatic Shetland landscape.
Alongside Vaila Hall, Mucklaberry Tower, a nineteenth-century two-storey square-plan Baronial reconstruction, was refurbished to serve as a secluded retreat. Additionally, the nearby Arts and Crafts farmhouse known as Cloudin received a full refurbishment and was carefully harled to provide protection against the harsh Atlantic weather.
Together, these works reflect a thoughtful approach to conserving and adapting a group of architecturally and historically significant buildings, ensuring their ongoing use within a challenging coastal environment.
- Project Details
- Project Team
Location
Shetland, Scotland
Client
Private
Completed
2012
Type
Residential
Vaila House and Tower Details
Living Room with fireplace.
Lamb's House South East elevation with the Pavilion at the West corner of reintroduced walled garden. Sketch by Nicholas Groves-Raines.
Window detail.
Carefully curated antique furniture.
Octagonal stairs featuring claret-coloured walls and natural fiber bannister rope, finished with wall and crown knot.
Lime harling render and slate on the ooge roof.