Fencing timber · Region
Fencing timber built for Scottish weather
Scotland gets the strongest winds in Britain, plenty of rain in the west and hard frosts in the east and north. A fence here needs heavy posts and a good footing.
- ExposureHighest in the UKEspecially west and north
- Post to pick4x4, set deepBelow frost depth
- Typical gardenBack greens, bungalowsPlus rural plots
- Highlands and islandsAsk firstWe'll check what's possible
Wind, wet and frost
Gusts in the west and on high ground can be fierce, so 100 x 100mm posts set at least 600mm deep in post mix are the sensible starting point. Three rails stop boards flexing, and slightly spaced boards let some wind through.
Hard winter frosts can lift posts that are set too shallow. Going a little deeper keeps the footing below the frozen layer. Shared tenement back greens and bungalow gardens are common in the central belt, where 1.8m boundaries are the norm.
Picks for Scotland
Delivery
Ordering from Scotland
Send your basket with your postcode. Mainland addresses get a delivery quote by email; for the Highlands and islands, we'll let you know what we can arrange.
Cities and towns across Scotland
We take orders from every postcode in Scotland. These are some of the places we quote for most; if yours isn't listed, add your postcode at the basket and we'll quote all the same.
City guides
Central Belt
- Edinburgh
- Paisley
- East Kilbride
- Livingston
- Falkirk
- Stirling
- Motherwell
- Hamilton
- Cumbernauld
East and North
- Aberdeen
- Dundee
- Perth
- Inverness
- Elgin
- St Andrews
- Arbroath
South and West
- Ayr
- Kilmarnock
- Dumfries
- Galashiels
- Irvine
- Greenock
Questions
How deep should fence posts go in Scotland?
At least 600mm, and 750mm or more on exposed sites or in ground that freezes hard.
Can I order to the islands?
Send your order as normal and we'll get back to you about whether delivery is possible and what it would cost.
Ready to build your list?
Add boards, rails, posts and post mix to one basket. Enter your postcode at checkout for delivery.