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Retaining wall, Broughty Ferry
Our client got in touch to help separate their outdoor space to create two levels for planting areas. A wall had been standing in the...

Edwin Lugg
Jul 6, 20241 min read


Wall repair, damaged by tree
Boundary wall had been damaged due to a fallen tree caused by strong storm winds. All stone had been reclaimed including the chunky...

Edwin Lugg
Jun 30, 20241 min read


Field wall repair
Rebuild of a traditional lime mortared Angus sandstone dyke with a boulder cope. Built in collaboration with Drystane Dyking Services. A...

Edwin Lugg
Jun 30, 20241 min read


Walled garden, Perth and Kinross
A beautiful walled garden in Abernyte, situated in Perth and Kinross. The wall is formed of whin stone (basalt) on one side and brickwork...

Edwin Lugg
Mar 10, 20241 min read


Fettercairn curve
Lucky to be in an idyllic location next to the sandstone bridge on the Cairn O Mount Rd (B974). Original wall had been damaged by a...

Edwin Lugg
Jan 28, 20241 min read


Wall top finish
Designed to increase the security of your boundary wall. Forged and coated by a local blacksmith to match the original pieces installed...

Edwin Lugg
Dec 2, 20231 min read


Retaining Dry Stone Walls
Most retaining walls are built to a similar design to free-standing walls. They are made up of horizontal layers of facing stones, packed...

Edwin Lugg
Nov 13, 20231 min read


Dry Stone Walling & Dyking (Guidance)
It helps to have a methodical approach to work when dry stone walling. Below are some points of guidance. Stripping out: Cope stones laid...

Edwin Lugg
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Granite Walling & Dyking
Granite Walling & Dyking

Edwin Lugg
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Traditional Scottish Whin Stone
Whin stone is robust in strength and has been used historically across Scotland. It many uses include boundary walls, agricultural use...

Edwin Lugg
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Making, using and specifying hot lime mortars: Scottish Lime Centre workshop (Fife)
The training facilities at Merryhill are excellent! Its set in a beautiful location. On approach you can see 3 or 4 drystone walling...

Edwin Lugg
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Dry Stone Walling at RHS Tatton
This was my first time that I had been invited to RHS Tatton and I wasn't sure what to expect. Carl Hardman of Landmark Walling and the...

Edwin Lugg
Jul 27, 20221 min read


Picturesque Angus
Angus is charming, picturesque and positively whimsical. The countryside has miles of drystone walls formed of a lovely soft pink...

Edwin Lugg
Jun 26, 20221 min read


DSWA Craftsman certification - Initial level
Driving to the test centre on sunny spring morning (7am) through the idyllic Derbyshire Dales was an absolute delight! Test dates had...

Edwin Lugg
Mar 19, 20221 min read


Structural Wall Repairs
The Cause Most old buildings and walls move to some degree during their life. Structural movement can occur, usually caused by decay,...

Edwin Lugg
Jan 6, 20221 min read


Biodiversity of stone walls
Traditional techniques encourage species to thrive.

Edwin Lugg
Dec 29, 20211 min read


Restoration and historic masonry repairs
Proper joint preparation is as important as the repointing work itself when repairing masonry. Joint preparation consists of carefully...

Edwin Lugg
Dec 19, 20211 min read


Wherever I lay my hat
Masons historically tended to lead nomadic lives. They went where there was employment. Other tradesmen could effectively stay where they...

Edwin Lugg
Dec 4, 20211 min read
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