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Guides, advice and thoughts on traditional stonework — drystone walling, stone landscaping and heritage restoration across Aberdeenshire, Deeside and beyond.

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Drystone Walling

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How a Drystone Wall Is Built: A Look at the Craft

A plain-English look at how a traditional drystone wall (or dyke) is built — from foundations and hearting to throughstones and coping — and why it lasts for generations without a drop of mortar.

28 May 2026

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Advice

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Drystone or Mortared? Choosing the Right Stone Wall

Drystone and mortared stone walls each have their place. Here is how to choose between them for a garden, boundary or retaining wall — looking at cost, durability, drainage and how each one ages.

20 May 2026

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Advice

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What Does Drystone Walling Cost in Scotland?

An honest guide to what affects the cost of drystone walling in Scotland — stone, access, height, new build versus repair — and why a site visit is the only way to get a real price.

12 May 2026

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