Five facts about Scottish Stone
At Tradstocks, we love natural stone, especially Scottish Stone. It shapes our landscapes, helps builds our homes and communities, and stands the test of time. To celebrate this incredible, sustainable material, here are five facts you might not know about Scottish stone
1. it’s old. very, very old.
Scottish stone doesn't just have history - it defines "deep time." Scotland boasts some of the most ancient geology on the planet. Our oldest rock, Lewisian Gneiss, is found in northwest Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.
It is up to 3 billion years old, making it some of the oldest rock on Earth. So, just think, when you choose Scottish Stone, you are working with a piece of the planet's foundational history.
Scotland features some of the oldest rocks on planet Earth - over 3 billion years old!
2. it’s good for the planet
Importing building stone from the other side of the world contributes heavily to global shipping emissions. Tradstocks Scottish Stone is quarried, cut, and finished locally in Scotland before being delivered by our own fleet. This short supply chain means a much lower carbon footprint compared to imported alternatives.
In fact, the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of Tradstocks Scottish Whinstone is 26x lower compared to imported stone.
For more information on our Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Scottish Stone – please visit our Newsletter Page on EPDs of Scttish Stone
3. it’s built to last a lifetime (and beyond)
Scottish Stone is naturally formed to withstand the volatile British weather. It requires almost no maintenance, does not degrade like concrete, it does not fade or crack easily, and offers excellent thermal and weather performance. It is an investment that easily lasts for generations.
Scottish Stone can be used on public and landscape applications and for commercial and residential walling projects.
Scottish Stone is a timeless and sustainable building material that lasts for generations.
4. It helps power the circular ECONOMY
Natural stone is one of the few building materials that can be completely recycled. At Tradstocks, we are specialists in sourcing and supplying high-quality reclaimed and recycled stone. Old structures can be repurposed into new paving, walling, or landscaping features, ensuring that no material goes to waste.
The world’s oldest, sustainable material - natural stone.
5. It’s beautiful and unique
Scotland’s rich geological diversity provides an incredible array of finishes—from the rugged, intense greys of Scottish Whinstone to the refined elegance of local sandstones. This gives every wall, public realm landscape and bespoke carving a distinct, timeless character.
Scottish stone is perfect for so many applications including unique carvings and masonry work and different walling for commercial and residential projects.
THINK Scottish stone. THINK TRADSTOCKS.
Visit our showrooms or contact us to see how we can bring authentic, low-carbon Scottish stone to your next development.
If you are a Landscape Architect, Specifier, Contractor or other Built Environment Professional, please get in touch for more information.
Tel: 01506 873081
Email: markf@tradstocks.co.uk
keen to learn more about scottish geology?
Geology shapes our country, our landscapes and our communities. Watch this short video to learn more from The Scottish Geology Trust:
To find out more information about what ‘Geology Does’ for Scotland please visit the Scottish Geology Trust’s website page - https://www.scottishgeologytrust.org/geology-does/
