Our Blog
Here you can find the latest Scottish Wood news, articles about our work, and more information about wood, cladding, decking, flooring and other products.
Welcome to the new Scottish Wood website!
June 24, 2026
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.

Why Choose Scottish Larch?
May 7, 2026
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.

Larch Firewood: is it a good alternative to hardwood logs?
January 13, 2025
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.

Bring on the sun! – Solar Energy at Scottish Wood
November 8, 2024
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.

What Wood is Best in All Weathers?
August 26, 2024
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.

Popular Pale Woods
November 10, 2022
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.

Elm Wood
September 7, 2022
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.

Latest online shop arrivals
Postage & Packaging included in price
Natural edge Sycamore Wood
£80.00 (incl. VAT and P&P)Dimensions (mm):
20 T × 400 W × 1565 L
Live edge Sycamore Slab
£162.00 (incl. VAT and P&P)Dimensions (mm):
20 T × 520 W × 2330 L
Yew Stump Carving blank
£42.00 (incl. VAT and P&P)Dimensions (mm):
130 T × 155 W × 220 L






