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Nicola Hutchison

Combating Household Clutter with a Shed or Workshop

Household clutter is one of those things that just does my head in, to be quite frank. I’m a mother...
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Sophie Marshall

Why don’t people buy a Gillies & Mackay Workshop? 

Buying a timber workshop is a big decision and it’s not always an easy one. We love our Workshops here...
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Sophie Marshall

Will a Timber Workshop Leak?

You might have seen our fancy timber Workshops, and thought about adding one to your own garden. You’ve got good...
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Sophie Marshall

How Much Does a Small Workshop Cost?

Does a timber workshop sound like a great addition to your garden – the perfect space to focus on projects...
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Sophie Marshall

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Workshop?

A timber workshop is a great investment – somewhere you can safely store your tools, work away on your hobbies,...
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Sophie Marshall

Is EPDM the Best Roofing Material for a Workshop?

You might have heard of EPDM roofing; it’s become very popular in the world of garden buildings, and can be...
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Sophie Marshall

Dunster House Workshop vs Gillies & Mackay’s 3-Tier Workshop

You need a workshop space for your garden – somewhere to dedicate to your hobbies, restore motorbikes, or even run...
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Sophie Marshall

Can I Add Electricity to a 3-Tier Workshop?

Do you need a fully functional workshop space that you can always rely on? A place that’s just for you...
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Amy Hanlon

Garage vs Workshop: What’s The Difference?

Today in the great battle of garage vs workshop, we consider whether or not you have to keep a car...
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Cara Mackay

3 Reasons your Summerhouse might be leaking

No one likes a leaky Summerhouse! And our Scottish weather is so unpredictable, with a fair bit of rain to...
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