Old Oak Cottage, Onich, by Fort William

The original Cottage.  The new house is based on this and retains the overall look.  The stones marked in pink are the ones which are being kept for the new frontage.

And then it was gone.  Or at least almost..... 

....which makes way for work to start on the new house.  The new foundations are now in place and from this unusual vantage point you can appreciate the view out over Loch Linnhe.

Another beautiful day and finally a house is starting to rise out of the ground. 

The 1st stage of the kit has been erected, awaiting....

The sarking, from this stage the slates can be nailed down, windows in and then we will be wind and water tight

The plaster board is up, and the windows are in. Nearly there! Check that beautiful view out of the window though.

The final finishing touches are being added to the exterior walls, you can see the old cottages stones have been put to very good use on the front of the house.

The finished article! A fantastic job we would say, the resemblance to the original cottage is uncanny. 

The view from the other side, Nigel should be very proud of his efforts he cetainly has done the old cottage justice