Recent Projects

Burntisland - stone seat, raised beds and fireplace

The client was interested in creating a memorial to a family member in his garden. He had seen the dry stone seat that we had built at Harlaw, and was interested in doing something similar. He also wanted to use the garden for socialising, and felt that a stone seat, built around an existing rough stone fireplace as a focal point, would be a great idea.

The garden was an unusual shape – long and narrow - and was steeply sloping at one end, with bed rock just below the very thin soil level. When we saw the area, we came up with a design that would make full use of the space.

The seat would curve around the fireplace so that everyone would benefit from the heat of the fire. We suggested making use of the slope to provide some planting areas by building a couple of terraces. Further planting space was provided immediately behind the seats, and steps were built to allow access to the plants. Finally we rebuilt the fireplace using a mix of existing sandstone, Denfind stone and sandstone paving slabs.

The Johnstons, Burntisland

"I have been delighted with the finished outcome of the work completed by Stone Inspired. From helping with the initial idea, through to planning then completion, Jason did a tremendous job. The quality of the finished work exceeded all expectations. Professional and courteous, his company is a pleasure to do business with."

Wallers - Jason Hoffman and Richard Love.

Stone from Denfind Quarry, and paving slabs from CED in Bonnybridge.

Free estimates and consultations

We provide free estimates and initial consultations for all walling and landscaping work. If you are interested in redesigning your garden using natural stone, please contact us.

Balvenie Masters of Craft Awards

I am very pleased to announce that I was one of three people short-listed in the stone category for the inaugural Balvenie/Sunday Telegraph craftsman of the year 2011.

This new award aims to celebrate heritage and hand-built crafts over seven materials categories including stone, wood and glass. The judging panel was TV presenter and author, Kevin McCloud, Chairman of the Heritage Crafts Association, Robin Wood, expert crafts photographer, Nick Hand, Editor of The Sunday Telegraph Life, Anne Cuthbertson and the whisky industry's longest standing Malt Master, David Stewart

Further details of the winners are on the Balvenie web site