Our Blog

For the last year, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes creating a brand new website for Scottish Wood. Read on for information about the new site and for the story of our brand evolution over nearly 30 years.

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When choosing timber for cladding, decking, or other external projects, durability is one of the most important considerations!   In this post, we’ll compare the pros and cons of using a natural durable timber such as larch, versus non-durable treated alternatives.

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Larch makes an excellent firewood timber. Although technically a softwood, larch offers a combination of strong heat output, good burn performance, and ease of ignition that makes it a popular choice for many wood burners and stoves. 

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In Spring 2024, Scottish Wood installed 76kw of solar panels on roofs across the our yard. This article by Dynamic Woods Operation Lead, Johannes Schamp, discusses the decision making behind our solar investment.

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In a climate like Scotland's, timber is constantly exposed to conditions that can cause some species to degrade quickly, while others remain stable for decades. This guide explains natural durability and the best timber choices for outdoor use.

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• Wood Profiles

Pale hardwoods such as sycamore, ash, beech, maple and lime each bring their own colours, textures and working properties. This guide explores their uses and characteristics, and why these often-overlooked timbers deserve the same recognition as oak and elm.

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• Wood Profiles

Elm has long been a favourite among the hardwoods we supply at Scottish Wood. Learn more about its properties, uses, and the conditions that have made this distinctive and increasingly scarce timber so highly valued.

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