Dry-stane dykers of all abilities gathered at Kelton Mains near Castle Douglas at the weekend when their skills were put to good use rebuilding a section of dyke.
The exercise, organised by the south-west Scotland branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association, invited members from the Scottish branches to meet up on the farm which is part of the National Trust for Scotland’s Threave Estate. Repairing dykes using traditional techniques is one of many components of NTS’ ambitious 100-year plan to improve the nature reserve alongside the River Dee.
