Scottish Stone

Scottish Sandstone from Pitairlie Quarry, Angus

Our Scottish stone collection features natural sandstone quarried and processed by Denfind Stone in Monikie, Angus, near Dundee.

Known as Angus sandstone, this material has a distinctive combination of grey, brown and subtle green tones, with natural variations in colour and texture. The split-faced finish reveals the character of the stone, making it suitable for traditional stonework, contemporary architectural features and landscaping projects.

At Stone & Surfaces Direct, we work directly with specialist quarry and manufacturing partners to cut out the middleman, giving customers access to traceable natural stone, competitive prices and knowledgeable product support.

Denfind Stone: Our Scottish Quarry & Manufacturing Partner

Denfind Stone is an established Scottish natural stone producer operating Pitairlie Quarry in Monikie, Angus.

Founded in 2004 by Brian and Alison Binnie, the business reopened the historic quarry, bringing Angus sandstone back into production after quarrying had ceased in the early 20th century.

Today, Denfind operates a purpose-built stone processing facility close to the quarry, combining traditional stoneworking knowledge with modern manufacturing equipment. The company produces walling, cladding, paving and bespoke architectural stone for projects throughout the UK.

Its sandstone has been used in residential, commercial and public-sector projects, including Lagg Distillery on the Isle of Arran and developments at Carnoustie Golf Links.

Our relationship with Denfind gives SSD customers access to genuine Scottish stone from an identifiable quarry and specialist producer, rather than materials of uncertain origin.

What Makes Angus Sandstone Different?

A Distinctive Scottish Building Stone

Angus has a long history of sandstone quarrying, with locally extracted stone used in historic Scottish buildings and exported further afield.

Pitairlie Quarry forms part of this heritage. Its sandstone developed over millions of years and is now processed into products suited to modern construction and landscaping.

The stone's natural grey-brown colouring, occasional green tones and textured split faces provide an alternative to the buff and red sandstones commonly used for garden walls.

Quarried and Processed in Scotland

Denfind extracts Angus sandstone at Pitairlie Quarry and processes it at its nearby manufacturing facility.

Keeping quarrying and processing operations close together helps reduce unnecessary material movements during production. Denfind also reports using solar-powered processing equipment, biomass heating and an ongoing quarry restoration programme.

Natural Stone with Known Provenance

Knowing where building stone originates helps architects, landscapers, contractors and homeowners assess material suitability and maintain consistency across a project.

Denfind's established quarry and manufacturing operation provides a clear source for the stone, supported by product specifications and technical information.

Our Scottish Stone Collection

We offer four complementary products produced from Denfind's Scottish sandstone.

• Random Scottish Sandstone Walling: Full-depth, split-faced sandstone in varying lengths and heights, providing a traditional, irregular finish for garden walls and natural stonework.
• Coursed Scottish Sandstone Walling: Natural sandstone supplied in defined course heights of 65mm, 140mm and 215mm for more consistent horizontal stonework.
• Scottish Sandstone Wall Cladding: Split-faced natural stone cladding, approximately 35-40mm thick, for suitable interior and exterior walls where a thinner stone facing is required.
• Scottish Sandstone Exterior Corner Pieces: Matching L-shaped stone pieces designed to provide a continuous natural finish around external corners when installing the cladding.

Each product page provides its available dimensions, pack options, coverage and pricing.

For a wider choice of stone colours and quarry origins, explore our Sandstone Walling category or browse the full Natural Stone Walling range.

Ordering Scottish Stone from Stone & Surfaces Direct

Our Denfind sandstone is available in bulk bags and palletised packs, with quantities and coverage depending on the product selected.

For accurate ordering, check the stated product dimensions and coverage against your project's measurements. Full-depth walling and 40mm cladding have different installation requirements, so it's important to select the correct product for the intended structure.

Matching external corners are also available for customers specifying the Scottish sandstone cladding.

Contact our team if you need assistance with product specifications, quantities, pack options or delivery arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Angus sandstone come from?

Angus sandstone is a natural Scottish building stone. Our range comes from Pitairlie Quarry in Monikie, Angus, operated by Denfind Stone. The quarry has historic origins and was reopened for modern production in 2004.

What colour is Scottish sandstone?

Sandstone varies depending on its geological source. The Angus sandstone supplied in our collection features predominantly grey and brown tones, with subtle green variations and naturally textured split-faced surfaces.

Is Scottish sandstone suitable for exterior use?

Yes. Denfind produces sandstone products for exterior walling and cladding applications. The appropriate product, fixing method and construction details depend on the intended use, exposure conditions and structural requirements.

Can I order matching walling and cladding stone?

Yes. Our Scottish stone collection includes random and coursed walling, thinner natural stone cladding and matching corner pieces sourced from Denfind. This allows customers to specify complementary materials across different parts of a project, although natural colour variation should be expected.

Scottish Stone, Direct from the Source

At Stone & Surfaces Direct, our approach is simple: work directly with trusted quarry and manufacturing partners, cut out unnecessary middlemen and deliver quality natural stone at competitive prices.

Our partnership with Denfind Stone reflects that commitment, combining a recognised Scottish quarry, modern production facilities and traceable natural materials with SSD's product knowledge and customer support.

Explore our Scottish stone products above or contact us to discuss your project requirements.