Historic Charm, Modern Living: Scotland’s Best Conversions on the Market
A LIGHTHOUSE LIKE NO OTHER IN CAITHNESS
Holborn Head Lighthouse, Scrabster – Offers Over £450,000
Set on the dramatic Caithness coast, this B-listed Stevenson lighthouse has been re-imagined as a sensational family home with a three-storey tower and external viewing platform. Inside, living space is elevated to new heights—literally—with oak flooring, underfloor heating, and exquisite brass and wrought-iron finishes that complement the wild beauty beyond.
Perched above Scrabster Harbour, the elevated first-floor living area captures sweeping views of Dunnet Head, Orkney, and the Old Man of Hoy—dramatic reminders of Scotland’s elemental coastline. Beneath the beacon lies a three-car garage with studio and garden stores, while the restored tower houses both an office and a contemplative observatory room.
Available via Galbraith, Inverness.
RURAL DRAMA IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
Fox Covert, Kelso – Offers Over £550,000
This 18th-century barn conversion brings together architectural drama and family comfort. At its heart is a vast vaulted living space, soaring over 11 metres high with original timber beams and expansive bifold doors that frame the countryside.
Inside, more than 4,500 square feet of space includes a cinema room, three double bedrooms, and a master suite with Juliet balcony and walk-in wardrobe. Outside, a walled garden and sweeping lawn offer privacy and potential, all just minutes from the historic market town of Kelso.
Available via Melrose & Porteous.
MARITIME HISTORY ON THE DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY COAST
The Old Lifeboat Station, Auchencairn – Offers Over £650,000
Once a working lifeboat station built in 1884, this B-listed property has been transformed into a remarkable three-bedroom coastal home, winning awards for its sensitive conversion. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the sitting room open onto decking with panoramic views across Auchencairn Bay and towards Hestan Island.
The interiors feature a double-sided fireplace, dining kitchen, and three versatile bedrooms, while the six-acre woodland setting attracts daily visits from red squirrels. A private slipway to the sea and a double garage with loft complete this unique coastal retreat.
RIVERSIDE GRANDEUR IN EAST LOTHIAN
The Old Mill House, West Saltoun – Offers Over £865,000
Built on the site of a former mill, The Old Mill House is a four-bedroom family home that pairs country elegance with architectural drama. At its heart, a vaulted drawing room rises beneath a galleried landing, with triple-aspect windows opening onto two sun terraces.
Inside, the mix of heritage and comfort is irresistible—think an AGA-warmed country kitchen, a dining room with wood-burning stove, and a principal suite perched above the gallery. With over 3,000 square feet of living space, there’s room to entertain and unwind in equal measure.
The gardens are just as impressive: herbaceous borders, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse, and a whimsical ‘Pumpkin’ gazebo, perfect for summer cocktails. Set within 1.1 acres, with an oak-framed garage and workshop, this is East Lothian living at its finest.
SANCTUARY LIVING IN THE OCHIL HILLS
Blairingone Church, Dollar – Offers Over £400,000
Once a C-listed parish house from circa 1836, this four-bedroom church conversion offers vaulted grandeur wrapped in village charm. Enter through mirrored timber doors into a vestibule that leads to a dramatic open-plan living and dining space—with its original stained-glass window casting gentle light over a sleek black-gloss kitchen and breakfast bar.
Climb the oak staircase and you’ll find two mezzanine bedrooms served by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while the attic level is home to two mirror-image bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room and generous built-in wardrobes. Parking for multiple cars and the option to scoop up an adjacent plot—ripe for two new homes—add both simplicity and opportunity to this unique offering.
All this, just five miles from the commuter-hub village of Dollar, tucked into the Ochil Hills where country walks and local treats are part of everyday life.