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Edwin Lugg
Nov 172 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Sep 141 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Sep 141 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Aug 51 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jul 61 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jul 61 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jun 301 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jun 301 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Mar 101 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jan 281 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Dec 2, 20231 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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...
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Edwin Lugg
Nov 13, 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Nov 8, 20232 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Oct 27, 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Aug 25, 20221 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jul 27, 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Jun 26, 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...
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Edwin Lugg
Mar 19, 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...
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