Scotland’s provider of creative spaces, est 1977
Scotland’s provider of creative spaces, est 1977
4 Lower Ollach
Braes
Isle of Skye
IV51 9LJ
The Admiral’s House benefits from a remote village location, with three unique studios and lockable bedrooms, and a shared living room/dining space. Residents can potentially meet and connect with fellow artists that are also staying on-site at the same time.
The Admiral’s House is set in an idyllic location in the Braes on the east coast of the Isle of Skye. A former blackhouse, the building was donated to Wasps by the family of Vice Admiral Sir Roderick (Roddy) Macdonald KBE.
The site is surrounded by stunning land and sea views. The closest town of Portree is a 15-minute drive away.
We invite applications from artists of all disciplines and stages in their career. Collectives as well as individuals are accepted as residents.
This studio is a recent addition to the site and boasts incredible views across the Straits of Raasay. A timber structure, the studio is completely white with good interior lighting and large picture window. The space itself is around 161 sqft and has a desk, chair, easel and some shelves. This studio would lend itself to creative people such as painters, clean practices such as writers or those working on a smaller-scale, that are seeking a more quiet and contemplative experience to develop new work.
The former Admiral’s original painting studio is a purpose built, wooden panelled studio with plenty of natural light. It is a large space of approx. 307 sqft with a timber coloured interior and flooring, windows across the entirety of the right hand wall, sky lights and strip lighting. It contains two desks that belonged to the Admiral, a long work bench and easel. Although directly in front of the house, there are three steps leading to the entrance so visitors with disabilities may require some assistance.
This converted garage is a large, airy space, with good lighting and whitewashed walls. It includes a work bench and two tables, chair and easel. The washout area, including Belfast sink, is attached to the back of the studio. The space is around 266 sqft with good heating and a timber workbench which can be moved around the space. This space would be ideal for messier practices such as sculpture or ceramics. The large garage doors can also be left open in summer months to maximise light and working space. This studio sits next to the house and is probably the most accessible workspace on the site.
Full house and grounds or one room, one studio and the communal living quarters and grounds.
Choose from three studios at this location: Admiral Roddy’s, Lady Joan’s and Alan Macdonald’s. Each is suitable to different kinds of artistic practice. Wasps will endeavour to match you with the most appropriate studio.
For pricing and to book, please email residencies@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Full house and grounds or one room, one studio and the communal living quarters and grounds.
Choose from three studios at this location: Admiral Roddy’s, Lady Joan’s and Alan Macdonald’s. Each is suitable to different kinds of artistic practice. Wasps will endeavour to match you with the most appropriate studio.
For pricing and to book, please email residencies@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Bookings for The Admiral’s House are currently closed. Please get in touch to be added to our waiting list.