Scottish Church Restoration Journey - The Restoration Man - S02 EP13 - Home Renovation

This episode explores the challenging restoration of a Thomas Telford church in the Outer Hebrides. The McIntyres, driven by passion and heritage, tackle harsh weather and community concerns to transform the church into a living space and art studio, preserving its historical integrity while introducing modern elements.

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The Restoration Man features architect George Clarke as he explores the UK, discovering unique buildings being transformed into homes. Each episode highlights a different historical structure, like windmills, churches, and towers, focusing on their restoration, architectural significance, and the personal stories of the homeowners involved. This series blends history, architecture, and inspiring renovation tales.

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[debrap]

What a delightful couple. It's too bad that the restorations always seem to be tied up. You would think that because someone wants to restore and bring life back in to the building they would rush the paper work on this. I think they should even have special grants so these people get some aid in restoring what otherwise would be left to fall and ruin. Boggle the sensible mind. Side note: apparently I have ancestors from Berneray! Cheers to you, great result. Oh and DIY Daily, thanks for the amazing uploads...nice work. 🤗

[colinsquire]

Open to the elements for decades those thick walls are a testimony to design and craftsmanship. They literally purchased four walls but the integrity of the exterior is correct and true. I'm not usually a fan of contemporary but every now and then I'm pleasantly surprised. The interior was very bright( will need it with so many dark days) with thoughtful flow and space, very modern gallery like. Truly a great restoration and artists work space. A win for the owners and all of us who love to see these old buildings saved and repurposed 🤳

[IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Very special land. At first expectation, desolation might be the sense, but it is anything but. Truly breathtaking. And you better believe it, the Word of God IS everything 💞

[benjamincurtisdaniels]

I love it when people decide to fight the hard fight, and cut through all the red ribbons of planning to save a building like this. Props to them!

[englishrose]

This is one of my all time favorites. I rarely like church restorations that are for homes, etc. but this could did such a stunning job with the architecture that it beautifies the building, creates such a restful and creative space, while also being a home--which doesn't detract at all. That is a feat. Impressive. And I note that George didn't have any comments on how to improve the design or make it more true to the building--I think he loved it from the start.

[lynnesews]

First restoration video I’ve watched without loud music playing 👍

[janetwhitney]

A great building team means everything. These builders were awesome.

[marciabrilhante]

I have tears in my eyes. What a beautiful family and one of the most amazing restoration projects I have seen. Even the contractor/builder melted my heart with the dedication and honesty of his work and commitment. Just incredible. So happy for the awesome share . And WOW....it is a treasure of a home...forever be safe, be happy..truly a blessing.

[janetlittle]

Wow. Finally one of these restorations that has been brought to completion in absolutely stunning taste. They have taken a beautiful structure and made it into a masterpiece. And they are clearly lovely people too. I have been following this series with great pleasure, and this has been by far my favorite one.

[claireandersongrahamkeller]

He spoke Gaelic, and I started crying; so beautiful, so moving such brilliant work, and commitment to this dream. Very well done!

[fonhollohan]

Would of love to of seen the wood beams in the rafters not painted but allowed to have their natural beauty instead. Really love how Keith honored his father with the bust of him as a young boy. That's what its all about! it is a really beautiful build.

[denisea]

This was wonderful! I love watching these episodes, but my goodness, this one has been my favorite What a beautiful sight!

[Eleivana]

Beautiful restoration but I would have, in a million years, painted those big rafter timbers. I would have stained them lightly and oiled them. The contrast with the white walls would have tied in with the massive stone work of the exterior walls. Great episode.

[JasonHedrich]

What a fantanstic restoration. Beautiful creativity and Scottish ingenuity to get it completed. Impressive layout and design. Well done.

[nancyloomis]

Big fan from the U.S. here: George - Wow...triple wow! What an absolutely beautiful and totally unique restoration! The location of this old abandoned church is breathtaking...I’d say almost “heavenly.” It is very remote, so living there might be a challenge for some, but not for this couple who have such a deep connection through the (husband’s) late father. This is one of my fave “Restoration Man” episodes, the other one being where the wife of the couple was so excited and such a champion for the restoration project and then sadly, her cancer returned and she never got to see the project completed. That was a “lump in the throat” episode, that’s for sure. Thanks for these restoration journey videos, as they really help give a bit of some positive and uplifting... and beautiful escapes from the reality and stresses that so many of us are dealing with right now.👍

[Rapunzelrapunzel]

This restoration is really well done! Like many people, I have my preferences when looking at their interior design choices. Wish they hadn't used the cheap-looking grey-painted balustrade and columns and gone for a more classy black metalwork or something the like to match the windows. But other than that, what a breath of fresh air and great reward for so many years of persistence!

[erhardt]

Well...
Watching the series for quite some time now, but I have to admit... THIS is one the most beautiful and amazing transformation I have seen so far.
Greetings from Germany ✌️

[suzib]

I was in Scotland in summer 2018. It was an amazing experience since I travelled to the Inner Hebrides on my own. I think this shows the true beauty of the land and people of this area. So great to hear Angus speak Gaelic since, to my knowledge, less than 1% of the present population speaks it! Great video.

[hisimagenme]

Awesome restore! It makes me eternally sad that the restorers of this church - though connected at heart by a father - are so disconnected from the Father in heaven; for which any church was ever erected. Thank you for including an ever so minor element of this aspect in this show - but ultimately it gives homage to man - which is the disgrace of any church, hence why it became the abandoned shell it was in the beginning of this show. It's a testament to our times, we've moved God out and ourselves now make a home without Him. Truly a tragedy.

[jonathanrross]

Stunning restoration.

I would have loved to have seen an evening where they invited all the island inhabitants around for drinks and to look admire the building. I think they would've been so impressed.