A NEW four-part series on BBC ALBA examines the dramatic development of rural housing in Scotland over the years.
In the second part next Monday (January 30), builder Ewen MacKinnon, who has a passion for the beauty of construction, continues his fascinating and revealing journey through Scotland’s rural housing landscape – telling a story of place, people and home in Rural Housing.
The history of traditional buildings in the Highlands and Islands resonates particularly with people today, with an increasing number are choosing to build new homes using the materials from early 19th century homes and in line with much-loved styles, such as the blackhouse.