Scotch Buff Sandstone  

Scotch Buff is a pale buff coloured sandstone which derives its name from the fact that the quarry is situated very near to Scotch Corner in Richmondshire.

This warm coloured sandstone, which has varying degrees of darker bed markings, derives it's name from the fact that the quarry is situated very near to Scotch Corner in Richmondshire. 

The quarry was first worked as early as 1788 and used in a number of prestigious buildings in the area, although historical records are few.

Since the re-opening of the quarry by Block Stone Ltd in 2001 it has been used on a number of important projects. Harrogate Royal Baths; Richmond Bridge; Aston Martin Lagonda factory etc.

Scotch Buff has excellent weathering capabilities and is ideally suited for all building purposes.

There are large reserves with long term planning consent.

Delivery is usually available from stock within 7 to 14 days.