Newton Nursery, Forestry and Land Scotland

Flexiform collaborated with Oberlanders Architects to transform Forestry and Land Scotland’s Newton Nursery, a tree nursery supporting timber production and woodland creation across Scotland. The transformation increased the nursery’s capacity from 7 million to 25 million trees per year and supports its net-zero emissions goals through woodland creation and a sustained restocking programme. Oberlanders redeveloped the site with a glasshouse, a standout area, and multiple buildings for machinery, as well as temperature- and humidity-controlled cold stores. Flexiform contributed by designing additional office, meeting, and ancillary spaces, enabling full operational capacity on a single site.

A key objective of the project was to bring staff together, fostering a sense of unity and providing equal access to amenities. Part of Oberlanders’ approach was to directly connect the glasshouse with the office and welfare hub, creating both a physical and visual link between field and office staff. A shared ‘mess’ room and breakout space connects these areas, serving as a central social and recreational hub that is durable and designed to withstand heavy use.