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..........

Strathearn
this is a lovely font "Black Chancery"
Strathearn
The capital S really sets it off
Strathearn
The finished sign with a rustic look
Newtonhill
Gaelic House Sign
Carved in Oak from a font chosen by the customer
Gaelic House sign
Black lettering with an oiled finish
Alderfield.
Am Burach
If I remember correctly it means "the mess or muddle" in Gaelic
Brassington
Hand carved lettering in a single piece of Oak
Brassington
The 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.
Briarwood
Deeply carved in a modern font.The shape is "rustic" in appearance.
Briarwood
Closeup 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.
Bruchladdich
This was commissioned to hang in the still room of the famous Bruchladdich Distillery
Bruchladdich
I haven't tried it but it's said to be a very good single malt whiskey.
Bruchladdich
Clachan a Choin means "The dogs b-ll-cks" apparently in Gaelic!
Campbell
This was for two adjoining cottages on the far side of the Cromarty Firth from me. I can see them from my workshop.
Celtic sign
This sign went to Hawaii "a thousand welcomes" in Gaelic.
Celtic sign
The finished sign with engraved Celtic Knot Work.
Conon House
There's a funny story about this one; it was commissioned by the contractor who damaged the original sign cutting the verge!
Drynie
This is 2 pieces of Whych Elm joined together. It was a job for "Farmhouse Furniture" who are nearby.
Haste Ye Back
This went to the same customer in Hawaii
Haste Ye Back
Closeup of Thistle decoration
Hazza
Avery pleasing font
Hazza
The 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 Number
To the customer's design
House Number
I 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.
Willowbank
Another lovely font which was a pleasure to carve.
Willowbank
When you carve Oak with a sharp chisel it leaves a shine where it's been cut.
Willowbank
The finished sign temporarily on my fence.
O'Lorcain
Irish connections
O'Lorcain
On the bench prior to painting
McCallum oak sign
A 1936 Bentley known as "The silent sports car"if I did it now I would probably paint the car.
Mills Mess
Another lovely font specified by the customer
Mills Mess
Three pieces of Oak joined together
Mills Mess
With a juggling Cat. The owners are very fond of Juggling and entertainment.
Mills Mess
Moran Taing
Moran Taing
Nirvana
For a lifelong fan of the group
Planasker
The artwork was supplied for this job by the customer.
Planasker
Planasker
Hand carving the lettering
Sandaig
This was for the owner of the website "Shetland Otters" who takes people on Otter watching days in Shetland.
Scone Cottage
Old English Lettering
Scone Cottage
Scone Cottage
The finished sign
Shurrery Lodge
Silhouette
a silhouette of the mountains viewed from the cottages.
Silhouette
Slioch
A big mountain that towers over Loch Maree
Slioch
The finished sign in situ
Sunnybrae
A rustic edge Oak Sign
Sunnybrae
Closeup
Sunnybrae
The finished sign, screw holes will be plugged with Oak plugs making the fixing almost invisible.
Taigh Cloich
This sign is now in Spain
Taigh Cloich
On the bench after hand carving the sign.
Taigh Cloich
Deeply carved design
The Paddock
Modern Celtic lettering
The Paddock
The Steading
Torwood
Yer We Be
"I am a Cider drinker!"
Yer We Be
Yer We Be