Scottish Crannog Centre Returns as RADIX Reflects on Its Role in Landmark Project
The Scottish Crannog Centre has officially unveiled its newly reconstructed Iron Age crannog, marking a major milestone in the centre’s recovery five years after the devastating fire that destroyed the original structure on Loch Tay.
RADIX is proud to have played a part in the wider redevelopment of the site, having previously supplied and installed extendable screw pile foundations for the centre’s new modular visitor buildings. The project provided a sustainable, low-impact foundation solution suited to the environmentally sensitive location.
Located within a preservation area on the shores of Loch Tay, the project required a foundation system capable of minimising disruption to surrounding tree roots and protected ground conditions, while also supporting future flexibility within the evolving site masterplan.
The rebuilt crannog, created using traditional construction methods including roundwood timber framing and thatching, forms the centrepiece of the wider £5 million redevelopment project at the new site near Kenmore. The attraction is expected to reopen fully to the public in June following an unveiling ceremony attended by First Minister John Swinney.
RADIX supplied and installed EXT Screw Piles, alongside bespoke pile caps designed to interface with the modular building frame. The reversible screw pile solution was selected to support the temporary nature of the visitor centre buildings, allowing them to be relocated in the future as the Scottish Crannog Centre expands its wider Iron Age village plans.
The project demonstrated how low-impact screw pile foundations can support modern sustainable construction approaches in environmentally and historically sensitive settings.
For RADIX, it is rewarding to see the completed site now welcoming visitors once again and helping preserve and showcase Scotland’s ancient heritage for future generations.
Read the RADIX Case Study on our role in the Scottish Crannog Centre’s return >