Dry Stone Walling
Blog URL http://www.wallswithoutmortar.blogspot.com
Located Crieff, Perthshire United Kingdom
Tags stones, craft, conservation, construction, no mortar
A site designed to spread the appreciation of dry stone features around the world
Latest Blog Posts
- Silver Lining on Nov 22, 2009
In Scotland we have just experienced the wettest day in recorded history. You can see from the roadway in front of the shooting Butt at Auchterarder that much of the environment is deep in mud. Despite that, this rainbow appeared after a heavy shower...
- Stone by Candlelight on Nov 18, 2009
Chris Overing has sent me this photo of the start of next stage of his great wall of Montreal , lit by candles.His comments are as follows ;"This photo was taken after 100 candles were inserted into drill holes of the large rocks which define the bas...
- Cesar Manrique on Nov 15, 2009
The outstanding Spanish architect Cesar Manrique (1919-1992) brilliantly combined nature with his designs especially in his dwelling on the Island of Lanzarote. Here he chose to make the lava flow look as though it had moved into the house.The second...
- Walls on Lanzarote on Nov 13, 2009
Dry stone walls can be created with almost any type of rock. On the canary Islands the locals often face building with and on volcanic rock. In the dry climate of Lanzarote it is essential to capture and if possible retain what little rain is avail...
- Scotland on Nov 10, 2009
Coming back from a lovely trip abroad I was struck by how beautiful my own country is. At the moment there is sparkling frost on the grass, snow caps on the mountains, geese flying overhead and the sun shining brightly. I am so happy to be home.These...
- Competition Winner on Nov 7, 2009
The recent DSWAC competition for the best outdoor fire-place was won by Stephen Nevin of Oakville Ontario with this fine construction which combines form and function very neatly.For more information about Steve's work contactstevenjnevin@hotmail.com...
- Trouble at Customs on Nov 3, 2009
I have heard of wallers having trouble gaining entry into various countries because they do not have suitable fingerprints! I had this problem myself going into the USA but after an explanation of the cause of my worn ends I was allowed in. Apparentl...
