Scottish Tower House

Tower houses are often called castles and despite their characteristic compact footprint size, they are formidable habitations and there is no clear distinction between a castle and a tower house

Some are still intact and even inhabited today, while others stand as ruined shells.

This replica is perched on top of a mountain on Saltspring Island.

Authenticity, practicality, and comfort was the main objective of this four-year project

White oak for upstairs interior accents the white lime rendered walls and the stunning view over the southern gulf islands.

Hammer-beam trusses support the roof structure and provide an authentic feature to the upper living quarters.

The library with secret doors on pivot hinges allows hidden access to the bedrooms and bathroom behind.

A rolling ladder to reach upper bookshelves and the upstairs mezzanine.

The heavy three-inch white oak door was charred, brushed and stained to provide a weathered gray authentic look to the main entrance of the castle.

The forged iron door knocker is from a Peel Tower along the Scottish border from the high middle ages.