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Trust teaches drystane techniques
Budding builders can get hands-on experience of drystane walling techniques, thanks to a series National Trust for Scotland workshops at Threave Estate, Dumfries and Galloway.
Budding builders can get hands-on experience of drystane walling techniques, thanks to a series National Trust for Scotland workshops at Threave Estate, Dumfries and Galloway.
Organised by experts in the traditional building technique at the Trust, the drystane workshops take place every month and are open to builders with all levels of experience, but especially suit beginners.
The first event in April was very popular. Participants were shown the principles of this traditional craft from qualified instructors before putting their knowledge to the test with a section of wall that needed re-built at the Mains of Kelton farm.
The next events are scheduled for Wednesday 14th May, 18th June and 16th July and cost £30 for the day.
Rhiannon Hatfield, ranger at Threave said:
“Drystane is a traditional building skill that’s important in the Dumfries and Galloway area and across Scotland too. We think it’s important to keep these skills alive – that’s why we’re passing the knowledge of our expert builders on. Hopefully it will help amateur builders to maintain drystane on their property and keep drystane walls standing across Dumfries and Galloway for generations to come.”
For more information or for booking please contact the Dumfries and Galloway Countryside team on 0844 493 2244.
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