Córr's Na Bothain Cabins on Raasay: A Contemporary Take on the Scottish Bothy
The Na Bothain guest cabins, situated near the Isle of Raasay Distillery, showcase a modern interpretation of traditional Scottish bothies, designed by the Edinburgh-based firm Córr. This innovative project has been nominated for a Scottish Design Award and enhances the distillery's award-winning visitor experience, recognized as the World’s Best Visitor Attraction. Each cabin is designed for privacy and stunning views of the Cuillin mountains, featuring warm wood interiors, expansive windows, and private terraces with outdoor saunas and cold plunges. Designer Adam Storey highlights how the layout harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The cabins were photographed by Paul Hollingworth.
Key facts
- Na Bothain is a collection of guest cabins designed by Córr, located above the Isle of Raasay Distillery.
- The cabins overlook Skye's Cuillin mountains and are positioned to maximize privacy and coastal views.
- The design draws inspiration from Scotland's bothy tradition, using a restrained material palette and simple forms.
- Interiors feature warm timber, generous glazing, private terraces, outdoor cold plunges, and sauna cabins.
- The project has been shortlisted for a Scottish Design Award.
- The Isle of Raasay Distillery visitor destination has been recognized as the World's Best Visitor Attraction at the World Whiskies Awards.
- The destination has been featured in The Times and The Sunday Times Top 50 Places to Stay in the UK.
- Córr founder Adam Storey stated that the architecture amplifies the landscape rather than competing with it.
- The project reflects Córr's multidisciplinary approach, combining brand strategy, architecture, interiors, and hospitality expertise.
- Photography is by Paul Hollingworth.
Entities
Artists
- Adam Storey
- Paul Hollingworth
Institutions
- Córr
- Isle of Raasay Distillery
- Scottish Design Award
- World Whiskies Awards
- The Times
- The Sunday Times
Locations
- Isle of Raasay
- Scotland
- Skye
- Cuillin mountains
- Edinburgh