Showcase
The examples below showcase some of the work carried out by Stone Inspired. They include many of the typical dry stone walling jobs that we are commissioned to do, including hard landscaping and creating stone features for gardens, as well as building the more tradtional free-standing and retaining drystone walls.
Ornamental walls
A complicated build of two matching walls at the entrance to the Hillhouse Quarry in Ayrshire.
Measuring 10m wide by 1.8m tall, with curves all over the place, these pair are certainly eye-catching!
Free-standing wall
A long boundary wall was built using buff random rubble sand stone from the Hutton Quarry around this farm steading development near to Kinross. The client was keen to have a wall that was rustic in appearance, as well as using a stone that was a good colour match for the buildings.
Retaining wall and steps
We built an attractive retaining wall and steps at this Edinburgh property. The client wanted to make better use of their steeply sloping garden, and by using a combination of stone, long sweeping curves and steps, our work became the main visual interest of the redesigned area.
Stone seat
Using local materials, we built this amazing stone and wood seat at a property in the Borders. The design resembles a flying seagull, and the wooden seats and heather turf top give the finished work fantastic appeal.
Garden walls and paving
Working closely with a garden design company, our stone work was a key feature of the design. The low walls form an ideal backdrop to the water feature and paving, whilst the sweeping curves and sharp corners of the stone work define the layout of the garden.
Free-standing dry stone wall
The client wanted a dry stone wall to replace the thorn hedge around the boundary of his property. The stone work was designed to complement the new wooden gates, and the colour of stone was chosen to match the house.
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
Latest Projects
Detailed below are some of our latest drystone walls...
Stone Inspired, 56 Ambrose Rise, Livingston, EH54 6JT
Telephone: 07880 761487
Email: mail@stoneinspired.com
Stone Inspired Ltd registered in Scotland as SC298889
