Capability Scotland

 

MBLA prepared proposals for three Capability Scotland sites, Corseford School, Kilbarchan, Stanmore House School, Lanark and Mercury House, Riccarton Research Park.

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Each proposals responds to the existing site and has been designed to meet the specific needs of the end users.

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At Corseford School I was asked to design a nautical themed garden. The implemented scheme includes a ship wrecked boat, set within areas of Scottish beach pebbles, amongst planting beds of ornamental grasses to evoke dunes.  Physical features include a new bridge which crosses a dry estuary, an access path and groynes.    

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At Stanmore House School the implemented scheme includes an area of artificial grass and a new path network.  A specific requirement of the brief introduced by the school’s parent counsel was the installation of an ‘wheelspin’ accessible play equipment.

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At Mercury House the external area was developed as a productive and growing area.  Raised beds have been installed, and a new path circuit with ample turning circles links with an existing retained feature, namely the avenue of Himalayan birch trees.  A yin-yang mosaic created by the service users has been centrally located within the hardstanding area.  Planting includes a beech hedge to contain the outdoor spaces and herbaceous pollinator friendly ground cover planting. 

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Corseford School photography by Alexander Adair Photography 

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Completed 2018