Author Archives: Rhoda Meek

It’s done!

Well done to Tog Studio team – you did an incredible job, guys! This was the state of play Friday morning and evening. A final set of photos with doors and paint will be coming shortly. In the meantime – … Continue reading

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The build is marching on

Over the last couple of days, the build has cracked on a pace. It is due to be completed today, with a bonfire and party this evening. Happy days!

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Phase 2 of the Noust build has begun!

The second phase of the bouthouse build began in earnest this week. We have an amazing team on site from Tog Studio, who have already raised the frame for the second part of the Noust. Thanks, guys! Fingers crossed the … Continue reading

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Introducing… The Noust

Tiree Maritime Trust are delighted to present, The Noust. ‘The Noust’ has been chosen by the Trust directors as the name for the brand new boat house. A Noust is a Viking word for a boat shelter, where long boats … Continue reading

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The end of a long week

Yesterday, Friday 28 June was a very long day for the Tog Studio team. Against all the odds, including mist, a cold northerly wind and extreme tiredness, they did it! The Boat House was completed late last night against the … Continue reading

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Nearly there…

The Boat House is looking ever closer to a finished project. Two sides are complete, and work has begun on cladding the gables and adding doors. In exciting news, a name has also been chosen, but you’ll need to wait … Continue reading

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We have walls!

A site visit this afternoon revealed one fully clad wall and one in progress, as well as a nearly completed roof. Things are beginning to move really fast! We are sorry to say goodbye to some of the team who … Continue reading

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Topping out and raising the sail

The roof of the new Boat House has been started and to celebrate, the Morag Anne was taken for a sail this evening. The project is also going to feature on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal tomorrow morning as part of … Continue reading

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Here comes the sun…

The weather has improved, and the Boat House just keeps getting better – it is looking every inch a building now. If you are in Tiree, do pop down to have a look – and whether you are in Tiree … Continue reading

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The Boat House starts to take shape

In very exciting news, a visit to the Boat House site at 1pm revealed the four frames standing tall and well braced against the wind. A fantastic achievement considering today’s gusts at over 30mph. Keep it up, guys!

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