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  • by Sarah A
  • Mar 09, 2023

How The Bee Became A Symbol Of Manchester

Anyone who lives in or near Manchester can’t have failed to notice the worker bee symbol. Here’s a look at how this much loved insect came to repre...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 28, 2023

Steam Train Weathervane - 100 years of the Flying Scotsman

February 2023 marks the 100th birthday of the Flying Scotsman. This iconic steam train is world famous, in part due to its record setting top spee...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 22, 2023

Running a small creative business in the countryside vs a city

We've been living close to Hawick in the Scottish Borders for about 6 months now and it's a massive change both for us as a family and in terms of ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 15, 2023

Bespoke Flower Frames and Stands

Some of the more challenging projects over the last ten years have been bespoke framework and stands for floral art. We've worked with a number of ...

  • by Sarah A
  • Feb 12, 2023

Tips For Planting The Perfect Hanging Basket

A beautiful hanging basket can provide a cheerful splash of colour to your outdoor space and add interest. Here’s a guide to planting up the perfec...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Feb 08, 2023

Bespoke Fire Pit

We created this firepit initially as a 30th birthday present for my brother - it's first use was on the west coast near Applecross on a beautiful s...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 31, 2023

Bespoke Dog Weathervane

We have recently created this bespoke dog weathervane based on our four year old border collie Bryn - I've been meaning to put him in steelwork fo...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 24, 2023

Metalcraft Photo Competition

Every year we encourage our customers to send in photos of their weathervanes and swinging signs by running a photo competition, with the winner ea...

  • by Sarah A
  • Jan 23, 2023

Why Heavy Working Horse Breeds Are Under Threat

One of the most popular symbols for wrought iron farm signs is the heavy working horse. However, some of the most iconic breeds are under threat of...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 15, 2023

Back To Land Rover After 15 Years    

We needed a new Car, Land Rover is the Answer… For the past couple of years we have been driving around in a 2003 Volvo xc90 D5.  In that time it n...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 10, 2023

What Are The UK’s Favourite Dog Breeds?

Many people choose to pay tribute to their canine companions by commissioning a dog breed weathervane. Here’s a look at the most popular dog breeds...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jan 02, 2023

Choosing a Weathervane for our new workshop

Now that we're all settled in our new Scottish home and we've had some time to wind down over christmas, we've been discussing which weathervane de...