14/09/2026
Scotland’s whisky distilleries have evolved over generations, creating distinctive estates where historic buildings sit alongside new additions, all while facing some of the country’s most demanding weather conditions. That combination of heritage, architecture and climate makes the choice of roofing materials particularly important. At three of Scotland’s best-known distilleries — The Dalmore, Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich […]
22/03/2023
Do you know what a bothy is? In Scotland, it defines a form of basic accommodation for gardeners working on country estates. The conversion of this one was so impressive that caught the attention of Channel 4’s Grand Designs. HEAVY 3 natural slate was chosen to be one of the main characters of the renovation, […]
14/08/2019
A listed building in the seaside town of Helensburgh required a complete re-roof in order to accommodate new luxury apartments. Due to strict planning restrictions, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 slate was specified due to its close resemblance to the original Scottish slate used on the project. Built in the 1860’s and extended by celebrated Scottish […]
