kristiedegaris, 3 months ago to random

Some recent drystone work. A complete strip out and rebuild of this garden retaining wall which failed after only 30 years due to traced stone. All stone reused and we brought in some local fieldstone too.

Super sustainable, beautiful, lasts for generations. What's not to like?

#DrystoneWaller #Sustainable #DeepAdaptation

A drystone wall with lots of differently shaped and sized stones that all fit together like a jigsaw.
A run down drystone wall in front of a house, there are stones lying on the ground around it and a red bucket full of stone too.
A close up shot of a ruined drystone wall. Some stones are missing and others and falling out of the wall.

kristiedegaris, 9 months ago (edited 9 months ago) to random

I've always loved the Hidden Scotland social media accounts, so I was thrilled when they contacted us and asked if they could interview us with regards to our work in drystone.

I thought I'd share the interview here as it gives a really good insight into drystone and our approach to the craft. So, if you would like to learn more about any of that, click on the link below.

https://shorturl.at/bqEU1

#HiddenScotland #Drystone #DrystoneWaller #TraditionalCraft

kristiedegaris, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to Scotland

Amazing Perthshire Drystone. Standing for hundreds of years. I love a single-skinned dyke.

'And some are loaves and some so nearly balls
We have to use a spell to make them balance:
‘Stay where you are until our backs are turned!’ - Robert Frost

If you would like to learn more drystone terminology, I made a glossary

https://www.thedrystonecompany.com/drystone-a-to-z

#DrystoneWaller #TraditionalCraft #Scotland #Perthshire #Craft #Stone