Drystone Walling

Also known as drystone dykes, drystane dykes, drystone hedges or rock fences, drystone walls are constructed from stones (usally found locally) without any mortar to bind them together. They are a common feature in rural areas. The wall is held up by the drystone construction method and by its own weight and the stones must be carefully selected by shape to ensure that they have a large contact surface area with their neighbours and so do not slip.

Natural stonework requires little maintenance and may last for centuries, all the time improving with age. Drystone walls have wonderful character and add a much sought-after traditional feel wherever they appear.

For examples of our work please visit the stonework gallery.

Decorative Stonework

Natural stonework will improve the appearance of any landscape, garden or dwelling. It is a beautiful and traditional alternative to much of the manmade alternatives seen today. Natural stonework requires little maintenance and may last for centuries, all the time improving with age. Natural stonework and drystone walls have wonderful character and add a much sought-after traditional feel wherever they appear.

We can source stone to suit any location and create features like terraces, raised flower beds, ornamental elements and stone-paving to match currently existing walls and stonework. We can carry out custom commissions to your own specifications.

General Stonework

Custom Stonecraft can repair, rebuild and create traditional boundary walls and field walls, which are a feature of many rural areas in Scotland. We have worked throughout Scotland to construct and repair these walls, helping maintain the historical integrity of the landscape.