Timber Frame Case Studies

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Welcome to our collection of Norscot timber frame case studies. Here you’ll find real projects from across Scotland, showcasing the variety of homes our customers have built using a Norscot timber frame kit.

With over 40 years of experience designing, manufacturing and supplying timber frame kit homes, we’ve helped bring a wide range of self-build projects to life. Each case study provides an insight into the design choices, challenges and outcomes that shaped the finished home.

Whether you’re looking for ideas for your own self-build project or exploring the benefits of timber frame construction, these customer stories can help you understand what’s possible. You’ll find details on layouts, floor areas, build journeys and the decisions homeowners made along the way.

Read our case studies and explore our Try Before You Buy page to experience our kit homes in person, then get in touch to discuss your own project.

Self-Build Holiday Let in Wester Alligin, Ross-shire

Explore this self-build holiday let in Wester Alligin, Ross-shire, completed in 2024 using a Norscot timber frame kit.

Timber Frame Self-Build Home on the Isle of Scalpay, Harris

Discover this bespoke timber frame self-build home on the Isle of Scalpay, Harris, created to replace a much-loved family property.

Fisher, Kilchoan, Lochaber

Completed in 2023, this 95m² self-build in Kilchoan cost £225,000, averaging £2,368 per m². The client customised a Norscot Braemore kit, creating a unique L-shaped, three-bedroom home. With a dual-aspect lounge and spacious kitchen diner...

Mrs Miller & Mr Bamfield, Upper Humster, Caithness

In 2018, Mrs. Miller and Mr. Bamfield built their 213m² dream home in Upper Humster, Caithness, for £300,000, averaging £1,298 per m². Drawn by the uninterrupted panoramic views of Wick, they chose this secluded yet...

Mr & Mrs Oag, Brae Edge, Castletown, Caithness

Built between 2014-2015 in Castletown, Mr. Oag’s 260m² dream home cost £335,000, at £1,444 per m². After 30 years in the village, he and his wife seized the chance to build nearby, drawn by a...

Mr & Mrs H Gunn, J B Court, Halkirk, Caithness

Built between 2016-2017 in Halkirk, Mr. and Mrs. Gunn’s 99m² home offers a serene retreat, moving from Georgemas to be closer to family. They selected Norscot’s Drumbeg kit, customising their new home with a larger...

Mr A Gunn, Newton of Swiney, Lybster, Caithness

Built between 2014-2018 in Lybster, Mr. Gunn’s 169m² home cost approximately £210,000, at £1,147 per m². Returning to his childhood village, he chose Norscot for our eco-friendly timber frame kits, valuing our local presence and...

Mr & Mrs Hess, Heathcliff, Brough, Caithness

Built between 2017-2018 in Brough, Mr Hess's 98m² home cost £124,852, at £1,274 per m². A retired police captain from Philadelphia, Fred and his wife fell in love with the Caithness countryside in 1989. Choosing...

Self-Build Retirement Home in Inver, Tain

Discover how Mr and Mrs Bowers built their dream retirement home in Inver, Tain using a modified Norscot Braemore timber frame design.

Armadale Village Hall

Built in 2020, Armadale Village Hall boasts a 197m² floor area, costing £405,000 at £2,055 per m². Originally set to refurbish, the committee discovered structural issues, necessitating a complete rebuild. They adapted the design to...

Mr MacLeod, Bruernish, Isle of Barra

Built in 2015 on the Isle of Barra, this 160m² home cost £135,000, at £844 per m². Facing limited housing options, the owner built on croft land with a Scottish government grant. During the pandemic,...