Horseshoeing specialists in Oban

Are you looking for an experienced blacksmith to provide you with the highest quality of forged ironwork or farriery ,Contact The Georgian Forge for traditional blacksmith and farriery services. We serve customers across Oban, Lochgilphead and surrounding areas.

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Welcome to The Georgian Forge

Specialists in bespoke ironwork and horseshoeing for the last 25 years

The Georgian Forge is a well-established company based in Oban. Darren Ainsworth, the founder, is an award winning traditional blacksmith and farrier with many years of experience in metal forging ,horseshoeing and trimming , He believes in the use of conventional hand tools to craft texture and character using the crude beauty of metal. At Georgian Forge, we are skilled blacksmiths and farriers, delivering products of the highest standards.

These artisans, with their inherited knowledge and handcrafted tools, have forged ironwork that has been utilised for various purposes fulfilling agricultural, architectural and domestic needs.

Many examples of this heritage can be seen in the villages of North Wales; the Peak District and Western Scotland. Inherent in the simple latch, hinge or gate is an alchemy of process and structure that many a modern blacksmith would both marvel at and be confounded by.

Aiming to emulate the essence of this historic approach, Darren’s artistry holds firm to the ‘7 Principles’ of true and pure 'blacksmithery'.

Working daily as a shoeing smith, traditional blacksmith and wheelwright, Darren has honed every facet of his craft. Contact us today.