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. Above the photograph on this page you will shortly find a link to the full progamme of member events. Details of all events will be posted below once they become available.
Our new season starts in April 2025. We look forward to welcoming members, new and old. Details for each event can be found below.
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.
Members' Weekend at Little Trochry Farm Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April, 2025
Members’ Weekend with Taster Day
Members are invited to support this weekend by either helping with the Taster Day on Saturday or by completing the wall on the Sunday. We hope some of you will be able to attend on both days. Fuller details of the Taster Day can be found in the Training section of this website.
Iain and Kirsten will be our hosts for the weekend and will provide refreshments, shelter and loo facilities. If you are able to join us please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event at Blackruthven 10/11 May, 2025
Members’ Event at Blackruthven
An opportunity to work alongside trainees at Blackruthven farm where you will be building a traditional field dyke. If you would like to attend this event please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Fife Show
Stall at Fife Show
As representatives of Central Scotland Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association we will have a stall at the Fife Show An opportunity to engage with the public at this annual agricultural show with displays, leaflets and mini walls.
Support from branch members requested. If you are interested please contact robert_dunlop@btinternet.com
Members' Event at Dungarthill
Members’ Dungarthill
An opportunity to work on the final stretch of the repairs to the walls at Dungarthill. near Dunkeld. If you would like to attend this event please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Angus Show
Angus Show
As representatives of Central Scotland Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association we will have a stall at the Angus Show at Brechin Castle Showground, An opportunity to engage with the public at this annual agricultural show with displays, leaflets and mini walls.
Support from branch members requested. Please contact robert_dunlop@btinternet.com
Members' Event at Burmieston
Members’ Event Burmieston
Further repair work on the walls at Burmieston Farm including cheekend repairs. Burmieston is on the Little Glenshee Road. See location for details. If you would like to attend this event please contact Trish at triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Weekend at Conon House, Redford Saturday 30th August and Sunday 31st August.
Members’ Weekend with Taster Day
Members are invited to support this weekend by either helping with the Taster Day on Saturday or by completing the wall on the Sunday. We hope some of you will be able to attend on both days. Fuller details of the Taster Day can be found in the Training section of this website.
Our hosts will provide refreshments, shelter and loo facilities.
Directions Conon House is on the south side of Redford. The road end is located between 20 and 40 mph road signs. Last left as you leave Redford southbound, first right as you enter Redford northbound. White sign at road end ‘Conon House’ along with a few others.
Japanese Garden Dry Stone facing
Japanese Garden at Cowden
An opportunity to work in the Japanese Garden at Cowden near Dollar. We will be building a dry stone facing around the base of a new building in order to cover the foundation blocks. Garden volunteers will join us. A small section has been built, by professional Calum Williams, as a guide to what is needed.
Soup of sandwiches will be provided.
If you are able to attend please contact triciawaite@icloud.com
Annual General Meeting
All members are invited to attend the AGM on Saturday 9th November at Luncarty Church Centre, near Perth. We plan to show a DVD, which tells the story of members building a broch under the instruction of renowned dyker, Irwin Campbell.
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 :
Trish Waite on triciawaite@icloud.com
Members' Event Dun Coillich
Building a memorial seat at Dun Coillich. (See www.hpclt.org)
The site is 8 miles North of Aberfeldy on the B846. Bring all food and drinks.
Free car parking. Shelter and loo facilities nearby.
Members interested in attending this event should contact Trish at triciawaite@icloud.com
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 at 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 Trish at triciawaite@icloud.net
Members' Event Bell Mouth Repair
Repair of bell mouth at the entrance to Marybank Farm, Logiealmond. If you would like to attend please contact Trish at 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 at triciawaite@icloud.com
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 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.