Scottish architect Baillie Baillie was given planning permission for two new timber-framed buildings at the Estate, The Herald reports. 

The project will deliver a new maintenance and estate management facility as well as a building which houses four commercial units that are intended to facilitate a workspace for small businesses and makers.

It has been developed in collaboration with Logie Timber and engineering firm Design Engineering Workshop and maintains a focus on low-carbon construction and the use of UK-grown timber.

The new facilities will join existing timber buildings developed by Logie Estate and Logie Timber. 

It is anticipated that the work will start soon and be completed by summer next year. 

According to Alec Laing of Logie Estate, the estate was eager to work alongside architects who shared its commitment to using UK-grown timber. 

Laing said: “We have worked with Baillie Baillie on projects with Logie Timber and so know their approach and understanding of the need for UK timber. This is key to why we chose to work with them on this project.”

Laing also said steel portal frames are the standard choice for many industrial buildings, but claimed more consideration should be given to the environmental effect of materials sourced from other countries.

Colin Baillie of Baillie Baillie said the project showed how locally sourced timber could be used as a sustainable alternative to more carbon-intensive means of construction.