Stone Origin:

Berwickshire Sandstone

Typical Aesthetics:

Buff / green / grey

Typical Texture

Medium grained

Description:

Quarried near Swinton in The Scottish Borders and formerly known as ‘Whitsome Newton’, the stone is most famously known for its use in the Hall of Honour, Edinburgh Castle

 
 
 
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Typical / Ideal Usage

Swinton is a Lower Carboniferous fine to medium grained Buff/Green/Grey Sandstone used extensively in all architectural masonry and walling applications in New Build, Restoration and Conservation.  It is generally a very clean stone and therefore also works well for Fireplaces, Memorials and Carved Work.

  • Produces good clean Freestone.
  • Delicate tonal variation.
  • Carves and Dresses beautifully.
  • Extensively used historically throughout the Borders, North Northumberland and Scotland.

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Declaration Of Performance
Predominant Colour:

Buff / Green / Grey

Texture:

Medium Grained

Compressive Strength:

57 Mpa

Flexural Strength:

4.7

Saturation Co-efficient:

0.65

Acid Immersion:

Passed 

Bulk Density:

2130kg/m³

Block Size:

Available up to 3m long x 1m high

Porosity:

19%

Absorption:

6.4%

Geological Type:

Lower Carboniferous