House Signs
All the House Signs I make are hand carved from solid Oak that comes from a sustainable source.
Every sign is different so it's almost impossible to set up an ordering system for them on my website. The best option initially is to contact me to discuss your requirements. I will then show you how your sign looks in different fonts, and you can choose the one you like best. We also need to think about size of the sign which really depends on the viewing distance, how it's to be fixed, and if you want any extra decoration etc.
Here are examples of my work..........
Strathearnthis is a lovely font "Black Chancery"
StrathearnThe capital S really sets it off
StrathearnThe finished sign with a rustic look
Newtonhill
Gaelic House SignCarved in Oak from a font chosen by the customer
Gaelic House signBlack lettering with an oiled finish
Alderfield.
Am BurachIf I remember correctly it means "the mess or muddle" in Gaelic
BrassingtonHand carved lettering in a single piece of Oak
BrassingtonThe finished sign has now been oiled. It will eventually weather down to a driftwood grey colour and should be good for a hundred years or more.
BriarwoodDeeply carved in a modern font.The shape is "rustic" in appearance.
BriarwoodCloseup of hand carved lettering; it's quite challenging to get such a sharp edge. I think it was just oiled and the letters were left natural without painting.
BruchladdichThis was commissioned to hang in the still room of the famous Bruchladdich Distillery
BruchladdichI haven't tried it but it's said to be a very good single malt whiskey.
BruchladdichClachan a Choin means "The dogs b-ll-cks" apparently in Gaelic!
CampbellThis was for two adjoining cottages on the far side of the Cromarty Firth from me. I can see them from my workshop.
Celtic signThis sign went to Hawaii "a thousand welcomes" in Gaelic.
Celtic signThe finished sign with engraved Celtic Knot Work.
Conon HouseThere's a funny story about this one; it was commissioned by the contractor who damaged the original sign cutting the verge!
DrynieThis is 2 pieces of Whych Elm joined together. It was a job for "Farmhouse Furniture" who are nearby.
Haste Ye BackThis went to the same customer in Hawaii
Haste Ye BackCloseup of Thistle decoration
HazzaAvery pleasing font
HazzaThe lettering was painted black and the sign had an oiled finish. It's starting to go a pleasant driftwood grey as it weathers down.
House NumberTo the customer's design
House NumberI supply Oak Plugs cut from the same piece of wood which completely cover the screws. This is just screwed to my shed for the photograph.
WillowbankAnother lovely font which was a pleasure to carve.
WillowbankWhen you carve Oak with a sharp chisel it leaves a shine where it's been cut.
WillowbankThe finished sign temporarily on my fence.
O'LorcainIrish connections
O'LorcainOn the bench prior to painting
McCallum oak signA 1936 Bentley known as "The silent sports car"if I did it now I would probably paint the car.
Mills MessAnother lovely font specified by the customer
Mills MessThree pieces of Oak joined together
Mills MessWith a juggling Cat. The owners are very fond of Juggling and entertainment.
Mills Mess
Moran Taing
Moran Taing
NirvanaFor a lifelong fan of the group
PlanaskerThe artwork was supplied for this job by the customer.
Planasker
PlanaskerHand carving the lettering
SandaigThis was for the owner of the website "Shetland Otters" who takes people on Otter watching days in Shetland.
Scone CottageOld English Lettering
Scone Cottage
Scone CottageThe finished sign
Shurrery Lodge
Silhouettea silhouette of the mountains viewed from the cottages.
Silhouette
SliochA big mountain that towers over Loch Maree
SliochThe finished sign in situ
SunnybraeA rustic edge Oak Sign
SunnybraeCloseup
SunnybraeThe finished sign, screw holes will be plugged with Oak plugs making the fixing almost invisible.
Taigh CloichThis sign is now in Spain
Taigh CloichOn the bench after hand carving the sign.
Taigh CloichDeeply carved design
The PaddockModern Celtic lettering
The Paddock
The Steading
Torwood
Yer We Be"I am a Cider drinker!"
Yer We Be
Yer We Be
