Below is the architectural plan of Heriot Toun Studio, showing the layout of the live/work space.
For more information about the studio build please visit the Studio Architecture page as well as the Friends page to see who was involved in the project.
As the sleeping/living/working areas are all under one roof, residents have exclusive use of the studio. Heriot Toun Studio is perfect for two people, great for three, ok for the occasional fourth. There's a twin bedded room, a single mattress on the high level platform above the living area accessed by a ladder. The 'occasional fourth' bed is a foldaway camp bed and to be honest isn't ideal unless you're desperate; you need to put it somewhere in the main space I (not lot of privacy). Bed linen and towels are provided for all three permanent beds but bring your own sleeping bag for the foldaway bed. Let us know if you need the camp-bed so we can bring it out for you.
There's a hairdryer in the bedroom.
Our eco-friendly studio has a cosy wood-burning stove and a ground source heat pump for hot water. There's lots of insulation throughout and the stove pumps out loads of heat so it's warm and cosy all year round. Logs are provided.
The shower room/toilet is immediately adjacent to the living space.
There is a well equipped kitchen with hob/oven and fridge.(see list below for details)
The sitting area has comfy seats, the wood burning stove, bookcase with books and magazines, cd player/radio, 15" dvd player, reading lights and a table for eating/reading/writing.
There is free wifi for internet access. (No land-line.)
There is a timber deck immediately outside the working area of the studio which could be used for poetry readings, music, relaxing, eating and drinking - basically whatever you like. There is also a campfire area (wood supplied) and a BBQ, but please bring your own charcoal.
There's a small horse trailer beside the studio which we call our sitooterie. It's basically a small space with seats and cushions to be used as you will.
Heriot sits in the middle of great cycling country, so if you do bring your bike there's a hose outside in case it needs a clean after your ride and there's a shed you can keep it in.
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