Rustic willow
Rustic Willow—sourced from the trunk of a Crack Willow tree that once stretched over my workshop. Over time, its twin trunks had grown unbalanced, posing a risk. By carefully removing one, the tree was restored to stability, allowing it to thrive for a little longer.
River Pebbles Inlay
A Birch log found behind the Banton Shopping area in West Lothian. The tree was taken down by foresters to clear space for other timber operations in the area and left lying around. The natural inlays incorporate blue soap stone and river pebbles
Textured Belt
This is part of a tree branch that was found on the ground. I believe it to be from a Birch tree that was felled by foresters next to the Murieston River in West Lothian. I have added a multi-coloured texture to create a belt that I believe enhances the grain and features of the wood.
Rustic Ash
Handcrafted wooden live edge bowl made from the branch of an Ash tree.
Foresters took this down this tree to try and combat the spread of Ash Dieback in Scotland. the tree was located in a park area not far from my home in West Lothian. made as a centrepiece for any wood-loving person
Raised Cherry PLATTER
The beautiful Cherry platter is the last of four pieces taken from an old tree that originally came from Harrogate in Yorkshire. Somehow it found its way to the Wood Place, a saw mill and furniture maker near Auchengray. I try to keep my wood selection to Scottish trees, but I could not resist the chance to work with this beautiful wood.
Church yard treasure
This is one of three bowls, expertly turned from a branch of a Yew tree. The wood was sourced from a talented furniture maker and sawmill owner in Lanarkshire, who shared its fascinating history—it originally grew in an old churchyard in Argyll before being uprooted during a storm. The tree's heritage and the bowl's craftsmanship come together to create a truly unique and memorable piece.
Cherry with Terracotta inlay
This bowl is one of four from an old tree that originally came from Harrogate in Yorkshire. Somehow, it found its way to the Wood Place, a saw mill and furniture maker near Auchengray. I try to keep my wood selection to Scottish trees, but I could not resist the chance to work with this beautiful wood. To make this bowl a little different I have topped the rim with a Terracotta coloured inlay
Cherry Burr wooden Bowl
This bowl from an old tree that originally came from Harrogate Yorkshire. Somehow it found its way to the Wood Place. asaw mill near Auchengray. I try to keep my wood selection to Scottish trees, but I could not resist the chance to work this beautiful peace.
The Amethyst Bowl
Attractive spalted sycamore, with inlaid crushed Amethyst, makes this a beautiful decorative art piece. The tree formed part of several Sycamores that were cleared from a building site near Wemyss in the Kingdom of Fife.
Willow in water
This is a piece of a crack willow from one branch of a multi stemmed tree that over hang my workshop. The tree had two trunks and had become unbalanced and dangerous. Removing one trunk has balanced the tree allowing it to survive for a while longer. The crotch was an unusual shape coming from near the top and would have been firewood. It now lives on in an attractive resin creation simulating water
Beech with Branches
A neighbour who also a woodturner, showed me a large Beech log he had in store for many years. Without treatment it had major drying splits. His last words were, its no use to me see if you can do anything with it. This is the results, Beech, Birch branches and resin blended together to make this stunning one of a kind table decoration.
Green Embellished Hawthorn
This bowl was skillfully turned from a limb of a Hawthorn tree, removed by foresters to make way for a larger tree to fall along the banks of the Murieston Water in West Lothian. It is adorned with a striking band of titan green seashells and a green soapstone belt—elements that lend it a bold presence, perfect for making an eye-catching statement in any home.
Willow with Mussel SHElls
This creation is crafted from a branch of a Crack Willow tree that once stretched over my workshop. Its two trunks left it dangerously unbalanced, so removing one restored stability, giving the tree a chance to thrive a little longer. The natural beauty of the wood, paired with the addition of three small feet, accentuates the delicate Mussel Shell inlays, resulting in a truly striking and unique piece.
Blue Inlaid Birch
This piece originates from a Birch log found behind the Banton Shopping area in West Lothian. Felled by foresters to create space for other timber operations, the tree was left behind, offering an opportunity to bring new life to its natural beauty. The delicate inlay of blue soapstone and Mussel Shells enrich the wood’s organic character, adding striking textures and depth to its design.
Beech Live Edge with branches
Discover the elegance of nature with our Live Edge with Branches creation, meticulously handcrafted to inspire any arts and crafts enthusiast. This piece is the final work from a Beech log sourced from the RSPB nature reserve at Frampton Marsh. The tree was removed to make way for the visitor centre's new cafeteria. While Beech is known for its fine grain, its pale color inspired me to enhance its natural beauty, incorporating some of its branches to give this unique piece a renewed purpose.