The Challenge
A continued increase in visitor numbers, the poor condition of the building and its incorrect alignment required a major re-working of this site. The brief from Forestry Commission Scotland was to provide new visitor facilities at the existing Forestry Commission site at Kirroughtree next to the settlement of Stronord.
The Solution
The Kirroughtree Project entailed the construction of a new visitor centre and bike / outdoor shop, the demolition of redundant buildings and the refurbishment of the old visitor centre to provide improved classroom facilities.
The Outcome
The new visitor facility gives better connection to the trails for bikes and walkers and creates a sustainable facility allowing visitors to enjoy the benefits of the forest and dark skies.