Member Events
Throughout the year, members of the Central Scotland branch of the DSWA are invited to help build a variety of dry stone projects across the country.
If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member of the Central Scotland branch of the DSWA, head over to our Membership section.
Our new season starts in April 2024. We look forward to welcoming members, new and old. Details for each event can be found below.
Members' Event at Dungarthill
An opportunity to carry out further repairs on the walls at Dungarthill. near Dunkeld. If you would like to attend this event please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event at Burmieston
Further repair work on the walls at Burmieston Farm. Burmieston is on the Little Glenshee Road. See location for details. If you would like to attend this event please contact Trish Waite triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event Bell Mouth Repair
Repair of bell mouth at the entrance to Marybank Farm, Logiealmond. If you would like to attend please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event Cluny Gardens wall repair
Corner wall repair in gardens - 4m and 10 m in length. Partial demolition and rebuild. If you would like to attend this event please contact triciawaite@icloud.net
Members' Event at Burmieston 2
Further repair work on the walls at Burmieston Farm. Burmieston is on the Little Glenshee Road. See location for details. If you would like to attend this event please contact Trish Waite triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event Schiehallion - rebuild sheep fank
Rebuilding a sheep fank. There is an assortment of mostly large stone, which will allow us to build part of the fank…. probably the east facing outer wall.
The site is 20 minutes walk from the Braes of Foss park, which is on an unnamed road, the nearest postcode is PH16 5NN
More specific details on parking arrangements to follow - there may be a few spaces set aside for us.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@icloud.net
Members' event in Pitlochry Serenity Garden - repair storm damaged wall
A return to the Serenity Gardens in Pitlochry, bordering the Blair Atholl Distillery, to repair a section of previously bullt wall, which has been damaged by a fallen tree. Please note this is a one day event on the Saturday. Tea, coffee and soup will be provided.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish Waite triciawaite@icloud.com
Gleneagles - St Mungo’s Farm
Wall building and repairs on the Gleneagles Estate by Auchterarder.
This will be our first visit to this site. More details to follow.
Photo shows wall in need of repair.
Members interested in this event should contact : triciawaite@uwclub.net
Burmieston Farm *NB date change*
A return visit to Burmieston Farm near Logiealmond in Perthshire where we will continue repairing field walls.
Snacks and hot drinks are usually provided but please bring your lunch.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Kinross Show
As representatives of Central Scotland Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association we will have a stall at the Kinross Show. As well as demonstrations of dry stone walling, both large and miniature, there will be information displays and leaflets available.
An opportunity to engage with the public at the annual agricultural show.
We may also be invited to rebuild a gatepost at the entrance to the grounds, the opposite side was completed on a good sunny day last year.
Members interested in attending this event please contact
robert_dunlop@btinternet.com
South Mains Farm Forfar 2 day event
Members are invited to repair field walls alongside trainees attending a 2 day introductory course over the weekend.
Castlandhill Rosyth - irregular basalt
Returning to repair walls with challenging and heavy basalt in a peaceful woodland setting.
Members interested in this event should contact :
Robert_dunlop@btinternet.com
Craigtoun Country Fair
Publicity stand at Charity Fair at Craigtoun Park.
We will have the opportunity to interest the public with general information, leaflets and books.
Scottish Branches Joint Project
Hosted by SWS and DSWA at Threave Castle.
An opportunity to build a round stock pen. (It will be given a roof when we’re finished)
Camping and camper vans are welcome.
More information to follow.
Members interested in this event should contact Nic.coombey@gmail.com
Schiehallion - rebuild sheep fank
Rebuilding a sheep fank. There is an assortment of mostly large stone, which will allow us to build part of the fank…. probably the east facing outer wall.
The site is 20 minutes walk from the Braes of Foss park, which is on an unnamed road, the nearest postcode is PH16 5NN
More specific details on parking arrangements to follow - there may be a few spaces set aside for us.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Dungarthill - repair and build
A return project with heavy stone where we continue to repair and build boundary walls at the Garden House, Dungarthill..
Hot drinks and snacks provided.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Pitlochry Serenity Garden - rebuild and heighten
A return to the Serenity Gardens in Pitlochry bordering the Blair Atholl Distillery. Repairing and adding height to to the wall, this time on the distillery side of the burn.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Ann at
Anngammack9@gmail.com
Burmieston Farm - field wall repairs
To start off the season, the first of two visits planned this year to Burmieston Farm near Logiealmond in Perthshire for field wall repairs.
Snacks and hot drinks are usually provided but please bring your lunch.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
AGM 6th November
Soup and sandwich lunch at 1pm followed by the AGM and a presentation by Martin Tyler entitled ‘A Special Build’.
Please give a week’s notification for our catering.
Cambo estate - event cancelled
We are sorry to say this event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule for Spring 2023.
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Opportunity to close off an opening in a wall and create a new one. Possible repair of a small section. Cheek ends involved.
Scottish Smallholders' Festival
Central Scotland Branch will have a stall at the Scottish Smallholders’ Festival. There will be an opportunity to try out dry stone walling on a miniature wall as well as pick up information leaflets and hear first hand about our courses and members’ events.
CANCELLED Blackruthven Member event
Wall repair and extension.. Contact Kate Armstrong to confirm details. kate@eandkarmstrong.uk
Basalt wall
Continue basalt wall. Tricky stone.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Bob at bob.pawson@zen.co.uk
Pitlochry Serenity Garden
Renovating and adding some height, Serenity Garden boundary wall, roundish stone
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish Waite email triciawaite@uwclub.net
Kinross Show
As representatives of Central Scotland Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association we will have a stall at the Kinross Show. . As well as demonstrations of dry stone walling, both large and miniature, there will be information displays and leaflets available.
Field wall repair at Burmieston
We return to Burmieston Farm near Logiealmond to continue repairing field walls. Hot drinks and snacks provided. Bring your own lunch.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Scottish Branches Joint Project
The Scottish Branches Joint Project weekend will be held in July at Threave Castle in Dumfries and Galloway. Details to follow.
Repair and build with heavy stone
Continue to repair and build boundary wall at the Garden House, Dungarthill.. Hot drinks and snacks provided.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Farm wall build with easy to manage stone
This time at South Mains we will be rebuilding a curved wall near to the farmhouse. An essential task to ensure the sheep don’t escape. Soup, snacks and hot drinks provided.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Ann at anngammack9@gmail.com
Repair and build with heavy stone
We return to Dungarthill to continue working on a further stretch of a boundary wall. Hot drinks and snacks provided.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Low retaining wall at Glenfarg
An opportunity to return to Glenfarg and work on a another low wall. Some members may recall being there in 2016. See photo.
Hot drinks facilities and soup available.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Field wall repair at Burmieston
The first event of the season provides members an opportunity to return to Burmieston Farm near Logiealmond and repair a further section of field wall. Hot drinks and snacks provided. Bring your own lunch.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@uwclub.net
Extending basalt wall
Extending wall with challenging basalt at Castlandhill. If you would like to book a place on this event email bob.pawson@zen.co.uk
Field wall repair & new build
To book a place on this event contact Kate Armstrong email - kate@eandkarmstrong.uk
Field Wall repair
Please note the change of date of this event.
f you would like a place at this event please contact Tricia Waite - email triciawaite@uwclub.net
Field wall repair
To request a place at this event please contact Ann Gammack - email anngammack9@gmail.com