In the Press - Including Case Studies. What Newspapers, Magazines, the Media and Clients Are Saying About SkyeHomes

The Scotsman, 14th May, 2009

John's Doing it for Himself, by Kirstie McLuckie

Self-build success has inspired a new collection. In the tradition of those entrepreneurs who "liked it so much I bought the company", John MacDonald, MD of SkyeHomes, feels that his own self-built house works so well as a family home, that he has adapted and incorporated the features into an off-the-peg collection of properties to offer his customers. John and his wife Tricia, built their home ten years ago ...  keep reading. Source: www.Scotsman.com

BuildIt, Home Improvement Magazine, April, 2009

Open Up, by Beverley Brown. Photos by Douglas Gibb

Please note: both of these documents are larger than normal files. Therefore, we recommend that instead of reading these documents online, right-click over the links below and choose the Save command to save the files to your PC, then open each document from your PC directly: Read PDF document 1 of 2 then Read PDF document 2 of 2. Source: www.self-build.co.uk/

The Scotsman, 4th February, 2009

Something to Build On, by John MacDonald

The Misty Isle is the most popular visitor destination in the Highlands and is known throughout the world for its incredible scenary, hillwalking and vibrant cultural scene. It is also a great place to self-build, with plenty of plots for sale - ranging from £35,000 to £75,000 - and a good selection of experienced building firms geared towards the self-build market. A great place to visit and even better place to live ... keep reading. Source: www.scotsman.com/

Daily Record, 26th October, 2008

Building Our Dream, by Karen Stewart

After finding the perfect spot on Skye to live, this couple got lucky when they found a firm to build their ideal home ... keep reading. Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/

The Scotsman, 21st August, 2008

Buidling an Island of Successs for Yourself, by Peter Ranscombe

Doom and gloom may have enveloped the housebuilding sector, but the number of self-build projects is "holding up" during the economic slowdown, according to the industry ... keep reading. Source: www.scotsman.com/

Press & Journal, 5th August, 2008

Kit Homes, Island Style, by editorial

Skye is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides, famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. Now, Skye Homes is adding another accoldate the list - as its kit homes have seen the island's traditional housing spring up from Shetland to Wales ... keep reading. Source: www.pressandjournal.co.uk/

Scotland on Sunday, 6th July, 2008

In the Frame, by Fiona Armstrong; photographs: Douglas Gibb

They had a tough 12-month build, but Lynn and Des O'Keefs's kit home, which cleverly combines a tradional exterior with a cooly modern interior, has slotted into their hearts. Lynn O'Keefe thinks she and husband Des made demanding clients for SkyeHomes, the timber frame company that supplied their house ... keep reading. Source: http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/

Daily Record, 28th June, 2008

Island Dream is the Business, by Karen Stewart

Building your own home is a dream shared by thousands - choosing everything from the location right down to the wallpaper makes the whole project special from start to finish ... keep reading. Source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/

Homes & Interiors Scotland, May, 2008, Case Study

Skye High, by Fiona Armstrong

A burning desire to design his own home led David Wilson and his wife Dee to Skye where, working with specialist kit company Skye Homes, his vision has now become a reality. David and Dee Wilson were living in Yorkshire when ... keep reading. Source: www.homesandinteriorsscotland.com/

The Scotsman, 15th May, 2008, Case Study

It doesn't have to be drama and disaster seen on Grand Designs

While self-builders can save money if they're prepared to involve themselves at every level, Ray and Margaret Cole took the other route when they decided they wanted to retire to Skye ... keep reading. Source: www.scotsman.com/

Daily Express, Friday 9th May, 2008

Kit Homes Bring Back Character to Islands, by Heather Rose

The Skye Bridge may be the most obvious structural link between the largest of the inner Hebrides and mainland Scotland. But now there's a new structural link bringing that picturesque location to the notice of the rest of the UK ... keep reading. Source: www.express.co.uk/

The Herald, 30th April, 2008

Scotland's Homes, Interview with John MacDonald, Skye Homes

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: I was born and brought up on the Isle of Skye. I come from a long line of stone masons and builders - my family worked on many projects including the building of Neist Point Lighthouse on Skye ... keep reading. Source: www.theherald.co.uk/

West Highland Free Press, 25th April, 2008

Traditional, Modern, Friendly - Skye Homes Has it All

As a family business, Skye Homes draws on a long heritage of quality house building and construction going back several generations to provide a first class, flexible service to their clients ... keep reading. Source: www.whfp.com/

The Sunday Times, 29th October, 2006

Trading Up, by Lucy Penman

The Road to the Isles is drawing more young house-builders, seeking a better quality of life. For a generation of us, the stunning beaches around Arisaig on Scotland's west coast ... keep reading. Source: www.timesonline.co.uk/

The Scottish Daily Mail, 18th August, 2005

The Sorry Aga Saga at my Croft Original, by John MacLeod

You may be happy to hear that, a couple of weeks ago, I finally took up residence in my Isle of Lewis croft ... keep reading. Source: www.dailymail.co.uk/

The Herald, 5th May, 2005

Homes Focus, More Kit for Less, by Alasdair H Campbell

Building your own house in the country is a cherished dream for many, but the rising cost of land makes it an increasingly costly exercise. One way to cut costs is to build a kit house. In the past, architects viewed kit houses as ugly, boxy designs that were unsympathetic to the rural areas where they proliferated ... keep reading. Source: www.theherald.co.uk/