A “zero carbon” home, built on Britain’s most northerly island. Designed by Michael and Dorothy Rea, the house has become a test-bed for living “off-grid”.

The couple generate their power from renewable sources, run an electric car, and intend to grow most of their food at home in hi-tech greenhouses using a hydroponic growing system.

]]> This unusual asymmetrical grouping in grey ashlar replaced the original in Zetland Place. It has a cruciform plan and is dominated by a parapeted and perforated main tower and slender stair tower. Visitors to this venue may take the opportunity to view from outside the neighbouring Grange Church (1903, B listed) and also, further along Ronaldshay Crescent, the former Abbotsgrange Middle School (1908, B listed) , both buildings now converted to flats.

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