The Pineapple, or the Dunmore Pineapple, is one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings. Standing a mile north of the village of Airth, it was built by the 4th Earl of Dunmore, John Murray, in 1761 |
Introduction
Craigleith Masonry in Edinburgh is a company with a wealth of experience in the repair, maintenance & conservation of historic buildings, ancient monuments and period properties.
Our team of craftsmen are trained to carry out traditional, time proven repairs to the historic built environment. Working with stone, Lime renders & harls, Plasters and Lime paints/washes
The basic principal of good conservation is to preserve as much of the original fabric as possible by only undertaking work that is essential to a buildings survival. Where fabric has deteriorated, effective and honest repairs should be the first consideration. Replacement is the last resort. |
Core Activities
- Supply & Build Natural Stone
- Architectural Masonry and Carving
- Masonry and Brickwork Conservation and Consolidation
- All Types of Structural Alterations & Underpinning
- Guaranteed, sympathetic, solutions for structural problems
- Lithomex Stone Repair and Restoration Mortar
- Lime Pointing, Harling, Rendering
- Traditional Limewash & Lime Paint Finishes
- Historic mortar matching service
- Free advice within our specialist areas to other conservation professionals and builders
- Insurance Work Welcome
- Covering all area's including Edinburgh, Borders, Midlothian and Central Scotland
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