Oak Timber Frame Buildings & Extensions in Edinburgh, the Lothians & Scottish Borders
Traditional and contemporary oak timber frame structures designed for the landscapes and architecture of eastern Scotland.
Traditional Oak Timber Frame Construction for Edinburgh, the Lothians & Scottish Borders
From our Angus workshop, WoodWorks designs and builds handcrafted oak timber frame structures for projects across Scotland, including throughout Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
Edinburgh and the surrounding counties of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian & The Borders form part of a varied landscape of farmland, sea front views, historic towns and rural estates. The architecture of the region ranges from traditional stone farmhouses and agricultural buildings to contemporary architect-designed homes. Oak timber frame construction sits naturally within this setting, allowing new structures and extensions to complement the materials and proportions of existing buildings.
Our oak-framed structures are designed to respond naturally to their surroundings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern structural performance.
We deliver projects across eastern Scotland, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
Our Oak Timber Frame Services in Edinburgh, The Lothians & Scottish Borders
We design and build a range of traditional timber frame structures, including:
Each structure is designed to suit its setting — whether in rural landscapes, village locations or within the historic architectural context of Edinburgh and the surrounding regions.
Many projects in Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians involve integrating new timber structures with traditional stone buildings, where proportion, detailing and structural clarity are particularly important.
Working Across Edinburgh, The Lothians & Scottish Borders
We approach each project with careful consideration of its setting — whether within the historic streets of Edinburgh, on rural plots across the Lothians, or in the open landscapes of the Scottish Borders.
Our frames are designed to sit naturally within their surroundings, combining traditional joinery with structural performance to create buildings that feel both grounded and enduring.
Considering an Oak Timber Frame Project in Edinburgh or the Lothians?
Oak timber framing offers a durable and architecturally expressive approach to building — whether as part of a contemporary house, a carefully designed extension, or a garden structure set within the landscape.
WoodWorks works with homeowners, architects and contractors to design and deliver oak-framed buildings that respond to both their architectural context and the character of the surrounding landscape.
From early design discussions through to workshop manufacture and site installation, our approach combines traditional joinery with careful detailing to produce timber structures of lasting quality.
We’re happy to discuss early-stage ideas and provide guidance on feasibility and design.
Towns and Areas We Work Across in Edinburgh, the Lothians & Scottish Borders
WoodWorks works across a wide area of eastern Scotland, delivering oak timber frame buildings for rural houses, extensions and garden structures.
Projects take us throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding counties of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
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Edinburgh
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Musselburgh
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North Berwick
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Haddington
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Gullane
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Tranent
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Dunbar
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Dalkieth
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Penicuik
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South Queensferry
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Peebles
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Melrose
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Selkirk
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Galashiels
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Jedburgh
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Hawick
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Livingston
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Linlithgow
We also work throughout the wider Lothian region and surrounding areas.
Explore where we build in Scotland on our oak framing across Scotland page.
If you are planning an oak timber frame extension, garden room or complete oak timber frame building in Edinburgh, the Lothians or the Scottish Borders, we would be pleased to discuss your project.
Hero image: The Peatland Hills, Edinburgh by Anthony O'Neil via Wikimedia Commons