Dry Stone Dyke Building - Beginners

Participants will receive a UHI Orkney attendance certificate.

Aim

  • This three-day course is for anyone interested in gaining the basic skills required to build a dry-stone dyke.
  • This course will cover both the basic theory and provide hands-on practice of repairing gaps and building a straight section of dry-stone dyke.  
  • Note that this course will not cover more advanced skills, e.g. gate ends or curved wall construction, etc
  • Attendees are required to have a level of physical fitness, as this course will involve lifting and handling stones.

Venue

  • UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX

Duration

  • 3 days in person from 9.00am - 4.00pm
Students building a dry stone wall

Entry Requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this course; however, attendees are required to have a level of fitness, as this course will involve lifting and handling stone. 
Students building a dry stone wall 2

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics: 

  • Basic theory of dry-stone dyke building
  • Necessary site Health and Safety
  • Site preparation
  • Basic gap repair techniques 
  • Foundation laying, construction and dyke topping skills 

If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.

Download the information sheet Dry-Stone-Dyke-Building---Beginners.pdf

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Staff

Teaching staff are experts in their field.

Your instructor will be Jack Duncan.

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On the Day

Personal Protective Clothing (PPE) Requirements:

  • Steel Toe Cap Boots
  • Waterproofs (if very wet, inside building space will be used)
  • Goggles and gloves will be provided

You must bring photographic ID e.g. a driving licence or passport with you on the day of the course

Please report to reception on arrival

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