Moirlanich Longhouse

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Moirlanich Longhouse is a rare example of a cruck frame Scottish cottage. It is located at grid reference NN562341 in Glen Lochay near Killin in the Stirling council area, Scotland.[1]

Removal of the corrugated roof during a renovation revealed the remains of the original thatched roof and analysis of this has added significantly to knowledge of thatching in Scotland.[2]

It was purchased by the National Trust for Scotland in 1992[1] and is open to visitors from May to September.

Excavation of the thatch at Moirlanich Longhouse
Excavated section through the Moirlanich Longhouse roof

References

  1. 1 2 "Moirlanich Longhouse". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  2. Holden, T G 2012 Moirlanich Longhouse, Killin: Changing techniques in thatching. Vernacular Building 35, 39-47.

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