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Description
A Scottish Thistle silhouette, 170mm wide and 210mm high, cut from 5mm mild steel plate. The design is a Scottish thistle with a round flower bulb topped by a scalloped crown on a tall curving stem, and two large flame-like leaves sweeping up and outwards either side, each leaf with several long curved points. Weld it between the bars of a gate or railing by its edges, or screw it to a wall, fence or post. It suits Scottish homes, farms and businesses. The plate is flat, so you can turn it over to face the other way. It comes in raw steel, ready to weld, then paint, powder coat or galvanise. The price shown is for one silhouette.
Specifications
| Overall | About 170mm wide, 210mm high |
|---|---|
| Plate | 5mm mild steel |
| Design | A Scottish thistle with a round flower bulb topped by a scalloped crown on a tall curving stem, and two large flame-like leaves sweeping up and outwards either side, each leaf with several long curved points |
| Fixing | Weld it between the bars of a gate or railing by its edges, or screw it to a wall, fence or post |
| Finish | Raw steel, not painted |
| Weight | About 0.38 kg |
| Sold as | One silhouette |
Why this silhouette works
Solid 5mm plate. It is stiff enough to weld into a gate or screw to a wall without flexing, and the cut edges stay crisp.
Reads from a distance. A solid black outline shows clearly against the sky, a pale wall or a hedge, even from the road.
A free-standing outline. There is no frame around it, so it can sit between two bars, stand on a rail or post top, or hang on a wall.
A personal touch. A Scottish Thistle on the gate says something about who lives there, and it is a popular choice for Scottish homes, farms and businesses.
Where it is used
- Garden, side and driveway gates
- Railings, balconies and fence panels
- Sheds, stables, summer houses and garden walls
- Gifts and blacksmith projects
Will it fit my gate?
| Your layout | What works |
|---|---|
| Between two gate bars | A clear gap of at least 170mm, welded where the outline touches the bars |
| In a band between two rails | Rails at least 210mm apart, the silhouette standing on the lower rail |
| On a wall, fence or shed | Drill two or three 6mm holes through solid parts and use exterior screws |
| Facing the other way | Turn it over: the plate is flat and the outline is the same on both faces |
Fitting and finishing
Hold the silhouette in place and check it sits level and faces the way you want. Tack it at two or three points where it touches the frame, check again, then weld fully. For a wall or timber, drill 6mm holes through solid parts of the plate and fix with exterior screws and washers.
Raw steel will rust outdoors. Clean off the mill scale, prime with a zinc-rich primer, working it into the cut edges, and top coat with a metal paint, or have the finished work hot-dip galvanised or powder coated.
Is this the right silhouette?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A Scottish Thistle silhouette, 170 x 210mm | This silhouette |
| A Welsh Dragon silhouette | Welsh Dragon silhouette |
| A Khanda silhouette | Khanda silhouette |
| A Shamrock silhouette | Shamrock silhouette |
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one silhouette?
Yes, the price is for one silhouette. For a matching pair of gates or larger quantities, call us for a price.
Can it face the other way?
Yes. It is cut from flat plate, so turn it over and it faces the other way with the same outline.
Do I have to weld it?
No. Welding suits steel gates and railings, but on timber, brick or a fence post you can drill 6mm holes and screw it in place.
Does it come painted?
No, it is raw steel so it welds cleanly. Paint, powder coat or galvanise it once it is fitted. Untreated, it will rust outdoors.
Ordering and delivery
Order online for Express UK Delivery, with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For larger quantities, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm stock and delivery before you order.
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