Natural Stone, Timeless Impact An Article By: Norse Stone Whether a building is new or old, having small updates or a complete restoration, the design of the surrounding garden and landscape plays an important role in the final aesthetics of any building project. A delicate balance of being both functional and visually pleasing must be achieved, incorporating a combination of hardscape and softscape elements. To define spaces and build structures, a commonly used hardscape material is natural stone, chosen due to its strength, durability and lower maintenance. This is particularly useful when creating patios, paths and steps. Caithness flagstone is one such natural stone, featuring impressive technical properties with quarrying of this stone limited only to the North Highlands of Scotland. Traditionally, and most notably, it has been used as paving, lining streets in towns and cities all over Scotland, the UK and overseas. Although still widely used in largescale streetscape projects, Caithness flagstone paving is also used in residential settings for a variety of garden and landscaping projects. Patios can be built to create a tranquil outdoor getaway or the perfect space for entertaining and hosting guests, each area can be customised with different types of paving to suit … Continue reading Why Caithness Flagstone Endures