Author: Scott Brown
A Mortice & Tenon Attempt!
I tried. I have gone more than 12 years in the building trade without even attempting a mortice and tenonContinue Reading
Joinery in the New Town
After months spent covering the polished timber handrails I spent today uncovering fireplaces! Ok maybe that doesn’t sound exciting…but thereContinue Reading
Leaving cities: Edinburgh
This morning we woke to a grey, very Scottish, day. Rain dribbling on us from the low lying clouds.Continue Reading
I built a gate in North America
I returned to Vancouver feeling relieved, happy to be away from Vancouver Island and back with friends. I’m Lying inContinue Reading
Why Canada?
I thought of deliberately not building something in the United States because that is the country most people think ofContinue Reading
Escape From Vancouver Island
I was born in the British Isles and grew up in the North Island of New Zealand, an island country.Continue Reading
Tibetan Settlements of Pokhara
The most popular part of Pokhara is built around the lakeside, a tourist magnet and beautiful enough to warrant it.Continue Reading
Building in Nepal, Gaunshahar village
The driver’s seat of the local Nepalese bus was installed just in front of where the motor is. After anContinue Reading
Outside My Window: Kathmandu
A view typical of the hastily built apartment blocks of Kathmandu. the first buildings I noticed as my plane landed.Continue Reading








