Mild steel estate fencing and arched gateway for private client

In this latest blog post we look at how Machan was able to correctly advise on materials and design for a private client in rural Perth & Kinross.

Rural home in Pert & Kinross

Machan Engineering was aproached by a private client to manufacture robust estate fencing and an ornate arched gateway to fit in with the existing fencing that surrounded a luxury home in Braco, Scotland.

Perimeter estate fencing that was manufactured to match existing original cast iron fencing.

Machan Engineering worked with the client and advised that galvanised painted mild steel would provide the ideal solution in realtion to cost and durability.

The fencing and arched gateway were designed and manufactured in-house to match the design of the existing cast iron fencing and delivered for installation.

The arched gateway showing the house in the background

The client was delighted to have a product that matched the original fencing and that complimented the design of the house.

The product is also robust enough to withstand the exposed location and potential collision with livestock that grazes in fields next to the property.

Vehicular access gate that was manufactured by Machan to match the design of the house and allowed access into the adjoining field (with sheep)

For more information about Machan Engineering products and services please visit www.machanengineering.com or give us a call on (+44) 01324 824309 to see how we can help you with your project.

Recreation and installation of cast iron pergola and drinking fountain, Lesmahagow

This latest blog post describes how Machan Engineering was responsible for the project management aspect of the reinstatement of a historical landmark in the small Lanarkshire town of Lesmahagow.

Lesmahagow is a small town near Lanark in the central belt of Scotland. In 1926, the original pergola and water fountain were removed from an area of the village known as ‘The Fountain’, because the structure was deemed to be interfering with the bus route into the village.

A picture showing the original drinking fountain and pergola, which was removed in 1926 to allow for bus access.

After pressure from local residents, South Lanarkshire Council granted permission for the pergola and fountain to be reinstated. The Council contacted Machan Engineering to manufacture and install an exact replica of the original. The old structure had been cast by the Walter MacFarlane Saracen Foundry, whose work includes the Bailie James Martin Memorial Drinking Fountain, which is situated in Glasgow Green.

Original drinking fountain and pergola, Lesmahagow

Machan Engineering set about researching the cast iron fountain and pergola and, using local expertise in the shape of Denny-based Specialised Castings Ltd, who were able to procure the original moulds for some of the pieces. Other pieces were created from scratch, using drawings of the original as a guide.

Machan Engineering also called on the expertise of local company JPS Restoration & Property Services, as to how the pieces should be put together. JPS was also the installer. Machan Engineering acted as project manager throughout, and was also responsible for the painting of the structures on site.

The junction of New Trows Road and Abbey Green in Lesmahagow had always been known as The Fountain, but since 1926, the area had been without a structure to justify its name.

Machan’s expertise and relationships with local tradespeople were pivotal in recreating the beautiful pergola and water fountain from original materials, resulting in the reinstatement of this historical landmark.

For more information about Machan Engineering products and services please visit www.machanengineering.com or give us a call on (+44) 01324 824309 to see how we can help you with your project.