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This on-going project
in the Inner Hebrides aims to integrate contemporary design with
the natural landscape. As with many of the gardens Catherine designs,
environmental considerations are very important; the garden is sustainable
using native planting and local materials
The new house is set
into the landscape and grassy terraces wrap around it. Trees such
as hawthorn, blackthorn and rowan are protected from the sea winds,
rabbits and hares.
The landscape was originally
grazed and the meadow grasses and wildflowers are left until the
autumn when they are strimmed. Much of the island is a Site of Special
Scientific Interest so it is important that any plants introduced
are natives already found on the island. Biodiversity is also important
and the garden encourages a wide range of wildlife from buzzards
and barn owls to hares and voles.
The site is extremely
rocky; stone and rock from the site is used to fill gabions for
benches and steps. The contrasting textures of rock and weathered
wood echo elements of the landscape. Chippings from the local quarry
are used on the paths between the large rocks from the site.
The house and garden
are available for holiday
lets
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