A recipe in three parts

For this recipe you will need:

1 Scheduled early Christian Church (must have clay bonded walls)

1 Conservation Architect (http://www.arc-architects.com/)

1 Historic Scotland Inspector (http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/)

1 Historic Scotland Architect

1 Archaeological project manager

1 detailed archaeological survey (http://www.simpsonandbrown.co.uk/addymanarchaeology.html)

Some highly skilled masons - best to start with one and then increase the quantities to around 3-4 as the recipe progresses http://www.littleanddavie.co.uk/

4 hardworking SVQ candidates (thanks gents)

1 helpful farmer (thanks James)

Another helpful farmer (thanks Hugh/Caroline)

A patient and understanding transport person (thanks Ronald/Duncan)

A supportive estate and land agent (thanks Nick) http://www.mountstuart.com

Approximately 6 tons of clay

Approximately 2 tons of sand

1 large vehicle with tractor wheels

Lots of big awkward bags

Some small tools and buckets

1 small waterproof gazebo

A selection of flat stones

An array of waterproof clothing

Water as required - best to use a container - rainfall can vary between drizzle and pelting it down

Cursing and swearing as needed

Some assorted bits of turf

Note for townies like me - it is easier not to attempt this recipe during silage making - farming people tend to be busy then.

Next instalment - how to mix....