The only traditional signwriter in the North of Scotland

Traditional Signwriting is the art and craft of creating hand painted signage. In the time before computers, almost all signwork was handwork.

I have been practicing Signwriting since 2010 and commercially since 2020. I offer a bespoke service to take your idea into a to practical, creative outcome which can enhance your home or business.


Designs can extend beyond lettering with painted elements and scenes, 

My most up to date works can be found via my dedicated Instagram page, Deeside Signwriter.

Graphic Design Service

Helping you design and create the perfect signage for your home or business.

Traditional Sign Joinery

Signs manufactured by hand, from scratch. A specialist in the manufacture of signs from seasoned, sustainable Scottish timbers. (See more)


Gold Gilding

Loose & Transfer leafs, metallic leaf up to 23.75ct real gold leaf.

Shop Fronts & Fascias

Signs for business. Frontages & hanging signs.

Reverse Glass Work

House names & numbers, cafes & bars. Painted or in gold leaf.

Traditional Pub Signs

Decorative, hand painted portraits & scenes.

Murals & Masonry

Large Murals & Signwriting on Masonry

Courses & Tuition

Tailored Signwriting courses for community groups and events, bespoke tuition. 

Most recent works on Instagram
@highlandshinglemaker

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