High Quality Metalcraft

Centuries old blacksmithing techniques combined with modern laser technology.

Bespoke Weathervanes

Created to order in the UK - the perfect personalised gift.

Swinging Signs

Hand painted hanging signs for homes, farms and businesses. Bespoke commissions welcome.

Gifts for any occasion

Quality hanging basket brackets forged by hand.
Hand Forged Scroll cooling on anvil.

High Quality Metalcraft

Centuries old blacksmithing techniques combined with modern laser technology.

Bespoke Weathervanes

Created to order in the UK - the perfect personalised gift.

Swinging Signs

Hand painted hanging signs for homes, farms and businesses. Bespoke commissions welcome.

Gifts for any occasion

Quality hanging basket brackets forged by hand.

Weathervanes, Signs & Metalcraft Shop

Browse our huge range of designs or commission your own bespoke weathervane or sign.

Weathervanes

Swinging Signs

Fixed Signs

Wall Mounted Signs

Hanging Basket Brackets

Forged Hooks

Forgework & Metalcraft

Gift Vouchers

Designed to Last

All of our weathervanes, signs and brackets are electroplated with zinc to prevent rust, before the powdercoat finish is baked on. So you know that no matter what the British weather does, your metalwork is as protected as it can be!

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Bespoke Weathervanes and Signs

Bespoke designs can be created for weathervanes and swinging signs at no extra cost. All designs are created by a professional artist and are totally unique to Black Fox Metalcraft.

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From Motorcycles...

To Morris Dancers....

We create bespoke weathervane designs based on absolutely anything!

Black Fox Metalcraft is run by Jenny and David in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. They have 4 year old twin daughters and a Border Collie.

Our Story

Created with Care

Black Fox Metalcraft prioritise quality and unique design. All of their products are produced in small runs and as one off commissions meaning the quality of work is never compromised by mass production.

Forged by Hand

TIG Welded

Painted by Hand

Testimonials

Absolutely perfect.  A
superb product from a very efficient craftsmen lead, small, English engineering company.  Highly delighted.  Will send a picture when (and if ) the sky returns to blue instead of black.  Thank you very much.

Malcolm Hutton

We LOVE it - thank you so much for creating such a unique and beautiful
design!

Ed Muncie

I have at last got
the weathervane fixed onto the gable end of my bungalow  and I am extremely pleased with it. The workmanship is of a high standard and the design
is very effective.

James Reynolds

My parents received the weathervane yesterday and absolutely love
it!!! It´s perfect! Thank you!

Sally Davies

Just wanted to thank you both so much for our sign.  We are absolutely delighted with it. We knew it would be good but not that good. It's perfect!

Jo & Andrew Briggs

Just to let you know that our oak tree weathervane has safely arrived and I am so thrilled with it! It was very well packed too and it really has been a pleasure dealing with your company. Nothing was too much trouble.

Joan & Bryan Howard

Beautiful work. Thank you. 

Graham O'Neill

Black Fox Metalcraft Blog

  • Oct 07, 2024

Why do Inns and Public House Have Iron Signs

Wrought iron and metal signage is a common sight on farms not just because of the intricate craftwork that goes into their construction or how beau...

  • Sep 30, 2024

The golden age of Signwriting

By the mid 18th century, many cities such as Glasgow and London banned swinging shop signs, as their size had escalated to the point where they wer...

  • Sep 23, 2024

How can women in the UK get into Blacksmithing?

Though I went to an academically quite good school, there was absolutely no opportunity to try anything practical like blacksmithing, and metalwork...

  • Sep 17, 2024

Tree Planting

In march this year we planted 110 cell grown trees on the plot of land where we will eventually be building our straw bale home and new workshop fo...

  • Sep 10, 2024

Why does it take 4 weeks to produce a weathervane?

All of the weathervanes, signs and other metalwork you see on this website are designed here in the Scottish borders. Sometimes i draw in a sketchb...

Black Fox Metalcraft

Borthwickbrae Farm

Roberton

Hawick

TD9 7LZ

Scotland

01450 880380

Visitors are welcome, but as we have four year old twins, our working hours can be irregular so please phone for an appointment.

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