Longford Crofts

“The Wooden Hoose” sits to the north of Kerloch Hill, in an area known as “Gellan”, on a single track road on the opposite side of the Water of Feugh near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.

 

The existing site had 2 buildings the existing steading house and a small bothy ancillary to the steading. The proposed new dwelling is located to the South of the existing steading with the principal elevations to the east, south & west, not only to take advantage of solar gain but also for the views towards the hills of both Scolty & Kerloch.

 

The design has elements that provide a relationship back to older farm buildings surrounding the site. The dwelling comprises of natural cladding materials and both a rusty corten and grey corrugated roof. A simple L-shaped form in plan provides necessary accommodation and living space in relation to the sites aspect whilst keeping the building footprint to a minimum and allowing for a natural secluded area to be formed in the garden to the west away from both neighbouring houses and the road. The form, roof pitch, footprint, and elevation are in direct response to the existing steading building present to the north of the site and in context to the land in which they sit.

Angela Eggerton - Fiddes Architects
Angela Eggerton

Office Administrator

Angela started working with the Fiddes Architects team in 2021 as office administrator.

Angela has an enthusiasm for home and interior design and has been on the other side of the table during her own Fiddes architects self-build project.

Outside of the office Angela enjoys walking, keeping fit and interior decorating.

Eddie Ashcroft- Fiddes Architects
Eddie Ashcroft Architect, BSc (Hons), MArch, ARB

Project Architect

Eddie became part of our team in 2019, bringing with him a wealth of experience garnered from diverse practices, spanning projects ranging from public sector housing to multimillion-pound private estate developments on the picturesque West Coast of Scotland.

Since his arrival at the practice, Eddie has played a vital role in the successful delivery of numerous conversion, extension, and new build projects. His dedication and commitment were further underscored by successfully qualifying as a chartered Architect in 2022.

A key member of the team Eddie assumes the role of lead Architect on several projects, where his penchant for problem-solving and passion for environmentally conscious design shine through.

Apart from raising a young family Eddie is fascinated by engines, cars and a big motor sports fan.

Finlay Conner -Fiddes Architects
Finlay Conner Architect, BSc (Hons), MArch, ARB

Associate Architect

Since joining Fiddes Architects in 2016 Finlay has helped grow the practice’s reputation and has been central to our journey in gaining a number of architectural awards. Finlay qualified as a chartered Architect in 2018 and has since honed his expertise assuming responsibility for their oversight from inception to fruition, spanning all phases of design and construction.

Finlay has experience in both the Public and Private Sectors of the Architectural and Construction industry and had a lead role in large scale housing regeneration projects, adaptation works, and private housing projects.

Finlay’s passion in architecture rests with simplistic, contemporary, design which maintains subtle links to the vernacular whether that be in building, landscape or cultural forms. Finlay believes that great design is manifested from attention to detail and working closely with clients and as a team.

In his downtime Finlay enjoys travelling, sports, D&D and gardening.

Eoghain Fiddes director of Fiddes Architects
Eoghain Fiddes Architect BSc (Hons), MArch (AAD), ARB, ARIAS

Director / Architect

Having served his time with two well-known Scottish Architect Practices in Glasgow, Eoghain also worked in New Zealand as a Project Architect before establishing Fiddes Architects in 2009 in his native home town Banchory.​

With a building contractor as a father and being brought up on a building site it was little wonder that Eoghain knew from a very young age that he wanted to become an Architect. The knowledge gained in those formulative years where every home was a self-build gave Eoghain an excellent foundation in the hands-on side of building which he still draws on to this day.

Eoghain loves what he does and is passionate about all things design related with a strong focus on how things are put together. Responsible for developing the vision of the practice and coordinating the design of projects Eoghain works with a talented team of architects to deliver buildings that improve the life of our clients. Throughout the project process he is directly involved and is passionate about the detail, ensuring that we deliver buildings where the architectural vision has been carried through to completion.

Outside of work Eoghain loves the outdoors, especially camping trips around Scotland with his young family, keeping fit & playing music. At home small scale projects are always on the go,,,,,, building things is in his DNA. ​