Derek Laidlaw
Drystand Dyking
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Dyrstane Dyking

Derek Laidlaw was 16 when he first started out as an apprentice with
Drystane Dyking and has now twelve years of experience in this work
working with both new and reclaimed stone.

His experience and expertise, along with design skills
enables his company 'Drystane Dyking' to provide a high quality
craftsmanship to clients.

Clients include:

The National Trust
Several Managed Estates
Local Landowners
Garden Landscapers
Dumfries and Galloway Council


 field walls

"My philosophy is to ensure that my work is excellent both technically and visually. This has lead to work in both the South West of Scotland and the North of England."

 
field wall

History of dyking

Dry Stone Walling stretches back to the village of Skara Brae in the Orkneys, and the Iron Age brochs of Northern and Western Scotland.

Use of this ancient craft is found where large quantities of rock and stone outcrop, and especially where trees and hedges do not grow easily, which is why dry stone walls are most prominent in Northern and Western Britain.

 

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