Scottish master craftsman looks around at other wallers work to generate world wide interest in the ancient art of gathering rocks into field boundaries and beautiful features in stone.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Dry stone bridge in Maine


This attractive little bridge was built at the Portland Flower Show in Maine USA by Chris Tanguay,Matt Carter and Mike Ellis.For more information contact Chris at mainedrystone@yahoo.com

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Black house


This fine example of the traditional West of Scotland dry stone building by Neil Rippingale, won him The Pinnacle Award from the DSWA of Great Britain.To view other examples of work by him and his group contact www.drystone.org.co

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Rock filled log cribwall


This interesting organic construction combining wood and rock was sent by Vasco Miguel who works as a landscaper in Portugal.The dam was built in Vesuvio`s National Park in ITaly.For more information have a look at http://www.engenhariaverde.blogspot.com

Rubble Helix


Another unusual feature inspired by John Shaw-Rimmington.Despite the Canadian winterJohn organises training indoors and achieves amazing results.A great example to all those running courses round the world.More information from the DSWAC website http://www.dswac.ca Well worth a visit