Scottish Galvanizers has collaborated with George H Currie Blacksmiths to transform the entire estate entrance at Benmore Botanical Gardens in Argyll.

George H Currie Blacksmiths were called upon by Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh to renovate the gates, which were commissioned in about 1880 by philanthropist and sugar baron James Duncan.

Paul Tait, Customer Service Manager of Scottish Galvanizers, said: "This has been a great project to be part of and there’s no doubt the gates will become a main attraction at the gardens for many years to come. It was fantastic to see traditional gold leaf fabrication work being used with our modern galvanizing techniques, which ensure the gates and its intricate features, as well as the heavy ornate railings either side, are protected from corrosion, rust and weathering."


Finlay Currie of George H Currie Blacksmiths said: "The gates fell into disrepair and were removed in the 1990s, until funding became available to bring them back to their former glory. Restoring the gates and fabricating the ornate railings and fencing was extremely time consuming but very satisfying, and it was great to have the professional services of Scottish Galvanizers to give the railing a protection that will last for a very long time."

(IT)