The R.HOUSE e-newsletter

Wind & Weathertight Construction by R.HOUSE: A Flexible Procurement Route for Self-Build Projects

As our projects at R.HOUSE have grown more varied — in location, ambition, and how clients want to be involved — it’s become clear that a single construction delivery model doesn’t suit every self-build or custom home project.

We offer a free plot feasibility for the Highlands and Islands, helping self-builders understand whether their site is suitable for an R.HOUSE before committing to purchase or design work. Our desktop site analysis provides early clarity for rural and island plots across the region.

Finding Home in the Highlands. There’s something special about living in the Scottish Highlands — the open skies, the ever-changing light, the sense of space and peace. But building here can be a challenge.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the key principles of integrating your home with nature, from choosing the right site and materials to exploring architectural styles that respect their surroundings. Discover how you can build beautifully and sustainably with insight from our team at R.HOUSE.

Reminder: R.HOUSE Open Day – Don't Miss Out!

Join us for an exclusive insight into R.HOUSE and our innovative approach to sustainable, high-quality prefabricated homes on the Isle of Skye!

📅 Date: Friday, 28th March
📍 Location: R.HOUSE Workshop, Crossal, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SP

11AM -2.30 PM

Building a home in Scotland—with its rugged landscapes and ever-changing weather—comes with unique challenges. Deciding between modern prefabricated homes and traditional housing is significant.

Selecting the right architectural partner is about more than aesthetics–it’s about reliability, local expertise, and a shared vision. With decades of experience designing and building in rural Scotland, we understand that choosing the right architect can feel like an overwhelming decision—especially with so much at stake.

Discover how our award-winning architects customise prefabricated homes to meet your specific needs, from design features to site-specific adjustments, creating the perfect blend of efficiency and individuality.

Discover how to choose the perfect architect for your timber-framed home in Scotland. Learn what to prioritise—design, sustainability, and expertise—for a beautiful, durable build.

Planning a prefabricated home in the UK can be daunting without expert guidance. Discover how working with an architect simplifies design, compliance, and construction for a seamless build.

Have you ever wondered how modern prefabricated homes stack up against traditional housing? This is particularly interesting in a country such as Scotland, where traditional stone and brick housing has dominated our streets and landscapes for centuries. For many, the idea of introducing something as modern as a prefabricated home might seem a bit out of the ordinary at first...

We will be exhibiting at the Black Isle Show, Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August.

With the launch of our R.STARTER range just around the corner, what better time to introduce the Communities Housing Trust and their Self Build Loan Fund. Let us introduce you.

We are excited to launch our new range of designs, marketed as our R.Starter range; these homes can grow as you do.

Offering a 2, 3 and 4 bedroom option; our R.Starter range has all of the hallmarks of our mainline range, at an introductory price point.

We are hosting a 'Meet Our Architects' Open Day at Rural Design on Thursday 22nd February, 5 - 7.30pm. Come and meet our architectural team, ask any questions about the planning and design process and find out more about R.HOUSE and Rural Design.

We are delighted to announce we are hosting an Open Day in Strathpeffer, 9th December 2023. It will be held at the beautiful Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion from 11am - 3pm.

We currently have 6 large building plots located on a quiet lane at Nether Aden, Mintlaw. With a choice of 2-5 bedroom houses there is the flexibility for you to design your home to suit your needs, with open-plan living and the possibility of a home gym and/or office.

We thought we should share some stunning images of a recently completed RF3, which was built on the mainland in Avernish overlooking the pretty Loch Alsh. This home is a version of our standard RF3 design, cleverly designed to maximise on space and customised to our client’s exact requirements. The windows have been extended to

We are delighted with these beautiful images of this newly built R3E in Wester Ross, in the Northwest Highlands. Our R3E is an extended version of our standard R3 design. This particular home features a light and airy, open plan kitchen/living/dining space on the ground floor along with a bathroom, a spacious bedroom and utility

We are hosting an open weekend at our development in Loch Ness Park, Drumnadrochit. Come along and view our stunning show house and chat to our friendly team about buying a contemporary, energy efficient home at Loch Ness Park. There are fantastic offers available for this weekend only! Our Sales Pod will be open from 11am-4pm

We were delighted to be included in September’s issue of the very stylish Enki Magazine. Their ‘Kit Homes’ feature discusses the coming of age of the kit home and its rising demand here in the UK. It’s wonderful that they’ve noticed our unique offering of a turnkey service in house building in Scotland, combining architect

We’re hosting the very first open day at our development at Loch Ness Park, Drumnadrochit. Join us on Saturday the 17th of August from 11am until 4pm at the Loch Ness Park Sales Pod where our team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about buying a brand new R.HOUSE. We

The Green Living Expo 2019 was held at Inverness Ice Centre on Saturday 4th May and we were delighted to be exhibiting alongside other likeminded, eco-conscious businesses. We met some lovely people who were interested in building an R.HOUSE or buying at our development, Loch Ness Park, and many who were particularly interested in sustainable

We are delighted that Grand Designs Magazine included us in a feature in their March Edition called ‘10 Effortless Turnkey Homes’. It’s great to know that after speaking with our customers Terry and Julie, who built this beautiful R3 home, they decided that our turnkey service should be described as ‘effortless’. That’s exactly what we

An R.HOUSE built on Skye was featured in this fun Robson Green Coastal Lives episode. You can watch it via this link and although the whole show is great, if you are a little biased and a bit impatient to see the house going up in a day (like us), feel free to zoom forward