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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

CUPA PIZARRAS’ versatile Heavy 3 natural slate has been specified to deliver a traditional aesthetic to a unique contemporary residential property in the Bearsden conservation area. Located in the Glasgow suburb of Bearsden, the Gables is a bespoke, detached five-bedroom family home that features extensive use of glazing and a modern open layout to achieve […]

When professional housebuilder, GRS Homes required a product that could replicate the aesthetics of Ballachulish slate for the Sikorski Gardens development, CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 roofing slate was the ideal solution. Located in the centre of Falkirk, Scotland, Sikorksi Gardens is a new housing development consisting of five small to medium-sized detached homes. Built on […]

CUPA PIZARRAS has been specified for the historic Camphill Blair Drummond site. In keeping with the area’s heritage Heavy 3 slate was chosen for six stunning homes for day students and residents; due to its desired aesthetics, durability and flexibility. Located in the outskirts of Stirling amongst rolling hills and exquisite Scottish scenery, Camphill Blair […]

CUPA HEAVY 3 was the perfect choice for Portavadie Marina, one of the UK’s most contemporary marinas located in Loch Fyne (Argyll, Scotland). The best quality slate for a unique place Just a few miles to the north of the Isle of Arran, Portavadie Marina has become an exclusive vacation spot, handily positioned amidst the beautiful cruising grounds of Loch […]

The ‘Drum’ is a mansion located near the village of Dunning, a few miles south of Perth. The aim of Yeoman MCallister architects was to give this luxury home a new life, but following the previous building’s footprint. In fact, our natural slate CUPA Heavy 3 was selected for this roof replacement due to its […]