If you are interested in dry stone work, or in other aspects of maintaining our natural and built environment, or just in stone in general, you might like to check out some of the related sites listed below.
Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain: The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA) was founded in 1968 in Kirkcudbrightshire, and today has over 1000 members in the UK and overseas. The main aims of the Association are to promote a greater understanding and knowledge of the traditional craft of dry stone walling and to encourage the repair and maintenance of dry stone walls throughout the country. The DSWA also operates a nationally accredited craftsman certification scheme in conjunction with Lantra Awards, offering four levels of certification from initial basic dry-stone wall construction up to master craftsman, and maintains a register of professional wallers (http://www.dswa.org.uk).
West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association: The West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association is an independent organisation, who nonetheless maintain a close relationship with the Scottish branches of the DSWA (and indeed, many of their members are also DSWA members). They're a very active group, and run several training courses each year as well as many group events (http://www.wsdswa.org.uk).
Stone Inspired: Stone Inspired Ltd is SES DSWA professional member and instructor Jason Hoffman's award-winning Scottish garden landscaping company,specialising in using traditional dry stone walling techniques in contemporary garden design and landscaping projects (http://www.stoneinspired.com).
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the Water of Leith in Edinburgh, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks (http://www.waterofleith.org.uk).
Friends of the Pentlands: The Friends of the Pentlands is a voluntary organisation which promotes the conservation, protection and enhancement of the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh, with particular emphasis on recreational quality, public access, cultural heritage, landscape and biodiversity (http://pentlandfriends.org.uk ).
Geowalks: Angus Miller is an Edinburgh-based geologist and lecturer, who runs a series of fascinating geological walks in Edinburgh and the Lothians for adults and children, and residential trips to other parts of Scotland (http://www.geowalks.co.uk). Angus is also the chairman of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum (see below).
The Scottish Geodiversity Forum: The Forum aims to promote Scotland’s geodiversity, and seeks to widen the profile of geodiversity and influence national and local policies. It is the Scottish national forum for geoconservation groups, geoparks and other related organisations, and interested individuals (http://scottishgeodiversityforum.org).
British Geological Survey: Founded in 1835, the British Geological Survey (BGS) is the world's oldest national geological survey and the United Kingdom's premier centre for earth science information and expertise (http://www.bgs.ac.uk).
Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain: The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA) was founded in 1968 in Kirkcudbrightshire, and today has over 1000 members in the UK and overseas. The main aims of the Association are to promote a greater understanding and knowledge of the traditional craft of dry stone walling and to encourage the repair and maintenance of dry stone walls throughout the country. The DSWA also operates a nationally accredited craftsman certification scheme in conjunction with Lantra Awards, offering four levels of certification from initial basic dry-stone wall construction up to master craftsman, and maintains a register of professional wallers (http://www.dswa.org.uk).
West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association: The West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association is an independent organisation, who nonetheless maintain a close relationship with the Scottish branches of the DSWA (and indeed, many of their members are also DSWA members). They're a very active group, and run several training courses each year as well as many group events (http://www.wsdswa.org.uk).
Stone Inspired: Stone Inspired Ltd is SES DSWA professional member and instructor Jason Hoffman's award-winning Scottish garden landscaping company,specialising in using traditional dry stone walling techniques in contemporary garden design and landscaping projects (http://www.stoneinspired.com).
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the Water of Leith in Edinburgh, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks (http://www.waterofleith.org.uk).
Friends of the Pentlands: The Friends of the Pentlands is a voluntary organisation which promotes the conservation, protection and enhancement of the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh, with particular emphasis on recreational quality, public access, cultural heritage, landscape and biodiversity (http://pentlandfriends.org.uk ).
Geowalks: Angus Miller is an Edinburgh-based geologist and lecturer, who runs a series of fascinating geological walks in Edinburgh and the Lothians for adults and children, and residential trips to other parts of Scotland (http://www.geowalks.co.uk). Angus is also the chairman of the Scottish Geodiversity Forum (see below).
The Scottish Geodiversity Forum: The Forum aims to promote Scotland’s geodiversity, and seeks to widen the profile of geodiversity and influence national and local policies. It is the Scottish national forum for geoconservation groups, geoparks and other related organisations, and interested individuals (http://scottishgeodiversityforum.org).
British Geological Survey: Founded in 1835, the British Geological Survey (BGS) is the world's oldest national geological survey and the United Kingdom's premier centre for earth science information and expertise (http://www.bgs.ac.uk).
