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Retaining boundary garden wall
The original structure had failed. A tree root had undermined the integrity of the garden wall and had been repaired using cement mortar...
Edwin Lugg
Mar 91 min read
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Granite Garden Wall, damaged by tree roots
Most of the material was reclaimed from the original structure. All of the stonework was laid in lime mortar. With new granite replacing...
Edwin Lugg
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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The use of lime mortar in traditional stonework
In the majority of applications lime has significant performance and visual benefits over cement mortar, particularly in relation to...
Edwin Lugg
Nov 17, 20242 min read
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Tall granite retaining wall, unusual brick coping
The original structure had collapsed, Ivy was a major factor growing through the stonework. This wall reached a height of 2.4 metres and...
Edwin Lugg
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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Curved granite retaining dry stone dyke
Most retaining walls are made up of horizontal courses of faced stone. Pinned and packed with smaller hearting or packing, and have a...
Edwin Lugg
Sep 14, 20241 min read
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Dry stone planter
Native to Angus (particularly close to my home) are two types of stone - sandstone and field stone. Field stone offers various shapes and...
Edwin Lugg
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Dry Stone Feature steps
Design and build dry stone steps with planters. The design was offered to blend in with the surrounding landscape and to create a smooth...
Edwin Lugg
Jul 6, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Newport-on-Tay Whinstone rebuild, laid in lime mortar.
Rebuild of boundary wall formed of Whinstone in a random style to match style of the local vernacular. The wall measured 19500 x 1600...
Edwin Lugg
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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Granite Walling & Dyking
Granite Walling & Dyking
Edwin Lugg
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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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
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