Shetland Stonecraft - Dry Stone Walling & Natural Stone Masonry

26/07/2021

Update: this page is for reference only as we no longer live in Shetland and are unable to take on any work around the isles.

30/08/2015

Using locally sourced stone specific to the area/island. With such a diversity of stone and ecology, Shetland boasts European Geopark Status.
DD - Photographs by http://www.davedonaldson.co.uk

30/08/2015

strip, clean and rebuild retaining wall

30/08/2015

Walls around new and extensions to existing, kirkyards (cemetry) in keeping with traditional styles using local stone.

30/08/2015

Around new care centre in the island of Unst, Shetland using locally sourced stone.

30/08/2015

08/07/2015

Family holidays enjoying restoration stonework ... sad but true! Eilean Donan Castle rebuilt starting 1911 and took 20 years - looks amazing, a must see if in the area http://www.eileandonancastle.com/

25/05/2015

A wall to ponder - thanks Ampelas Linda (take it this is not your actual handywork though ... !)

26/04/2015

Had great weekend at Jardin en Fete. Alan done stone pond for Ace of Spade guys. Stone-techie bit now (if there is such a thing) ... built dry stone walls around pond, not stone-clad, so go figure! Hope the local cooncil keep it as a feature now ...

21/04/2015

The Ace of Spades guys have an excellent showpiece at Jardin en Fete this weekend ... been helping out with stonework - come see for yourself if you happen to be passing by (sorry Scotty pals!)
http://www.ville-roquefort-les-pins.fr/images/stories/evenements/2015-04/Depliant-Jardins.pdf

05/01/2015

Sorting out some photos and came across link for Alan's Inukshuk stone figures built in 2010 as part of the Shetland Geopark project - see link, and find out "How the Inukshuks came to Yell" @
http://www.shetlandamenity.org/trails-and-exhibits

Strangely enough, there's a MASSIVE stone figure just going into the Cote d'Azure Airport at Nice too but can't find a pic of it ... if anyone has any images of it, let me know, thanks!

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31/12/2014

No stonework today, had a pick up from top floor apartment in old town in Cannes, stunning views ...