Welcome to the
Dry Stone Walling Association
West of Scotland
e-mail - enquiries@wsdswa.org.uk
Our aim is to promote the craft of Dry Stone Walling through
Training Programmes and Walling Projects within the Community.
Training
If you want to learn dry stone walling, then visit our training page. We run a regular programme of training courses during the year for beginners. All our experienced instructors are qualified with the Dry Stone Walling Association. As the official branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association in the West of Scotland, we can provide you with the best training and advice on all aspects of dry stone walling.
Training Update - Our Training Programme for 2010 is now finished
Training Courses
Our courses are run over weekends at our training and test site at Kilbarchan.
The courses are very popular at £40 and are quickly taken up.
We take a maximum of 20 trainees on each course.
Our trainees are from a wide range of ages and background.
All you need is a willingness to learn, and we will introduce you to the craft of dry stone walling
Community Programmes
We are a registered Scottish charity, and our aim is to promote the craft of dry stone walling in the community. We do this by developing partnerships with community organisations. We design and build dry stone features which will enhance the community environment, and provide a showcase for dry stone walling. Project proposals and ideas are welcomed which fit with these aims, and can be put forward to the branch committee at any time.
Projects
Our community projects have included:-
Herb Garden at the village school in Buchlyvie
Wall and Seat at Greenock Cut
Garden Feature at Lambhill stables
Seat at Muirshiel Park built by international volunteers
Our regular appearance at Gardening Scotland with a moongate feature
Dry Stone Walling Association - West of Scotland
Registered Charity SC 039439
Latest News
August 2010
Auchindrain
Barn Rebuild
New pictures of the August Project for the Auchindrain Barn Rebuild - go to the Gallery Page and click on the Picture
April 2010
Time Lapse of
2 Day Wall Rebuild at Gartmore
Taken by
Ashley Coombes / www.epicprivate.com
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Dry Stone Walling Association
West of Scotland
Scottish Charity No
SCO 39439
WSDSWA 2010
