Project to turn old fences into seating

Volunteers at historic Bannockburn House have been involved in a project to turn old metal fencing, salvaged from the grounds, into new seating for the enclosed garden there.

The project has been funded by Stirling Voluntary Enterprises to teach traditional skills. The first aspect of the project was blacksmithing, with volunteer Jack Cowell leading the way with his forge skills.

The scrap metal was taken from around gardens in Bannockburn House and made into four new benches which were then painted and installed in the new path network in the enclosed gardens.

The project will also teach groups of people how to use traditional woodworking skills by creating further seating for the grounds for people to enjoy on a nice day.

Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Monaghan said: “It’s been fantastic to get new people involved with this project learning new skills and creating something that can be used by people in our community for years to come”.

Bannockburn House is always looking for new volunteers to restore and conserve the house and grounds. If you would like to get involved, email Amanda Monaghan at volunteer@bannockburnhouse.scot.