Why choose Firewood Express?
FIREWOOD EXPRESS ARE A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY FIREWOOD THE LENGTH AND BREADTH OF THE UK
WARMTH FROM OUR FAMILY, TO YOURS...
WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW WHO MANUFACTURE OUR OWN FIREWOOD!
Firewood Express are one of the very few Nationwide firewood suppliers who cut, dry & pack all of our our firewood in-house. We carry out our processing using all manner of funky machinery and vehicles from our production facility in Angus, Scotland.
This ensures we have complete control of the quality of your firewood.
FIREWOOD EXPRESS PROVIDE AS STANDARD...
Low Firewood Moisture Content
We are members of the READY TO BURN Firewood scheme who regularly test & monitor our output to ensure we are meeting (and often exceeding) Government standards & regulations.
Sustainable and environmentally sensitive raw firewood procurement
We have a strict firewood procurement policy. We utilise predominantly UK forestry production from within a short distance of our bulk firewood processing plant. All supplies must have a forestry commission felling license. We do import a boat load from Scandinavia or Baltic States, once per year. It is grown to strict European environmental standards and is imported by boat to our local port (Montrose). The boat involved normally loads up with spruce destined for paper making on the return load.
Budget logs available in the summer months
In the summer months, we always have a promotion on Semi-Seasoned firewood for DIY log drying. This promotion allows you, the customer to buy firewood at the lowest price of the year, whilst also keeping our firewood production plant busy. We recommend larch for this option as it can reduce its moisture with good storage to below 20%. We process firewood for sale all year round.
Softwood Firewood log Specialists
Unusually for a firewood supplier, we specialise in, and support the use of, softwoods for firewood. We specifically recommend larch, and to a lesser extent, Scots Pine. We do this because the best “bang for buck” or best value firewood is larch. It is cheaper to procure, very easy to process and to kiln dry, so we are able to supply it with a large discount over hardwood. However, there is also a shortage of hardwood in the UK, hence the reason huge amounts are being imported from Eastern Europe (these are the neatly stacked wooden crates you see), so we see supplying softwood as utilising UK production more completely.
Nationwide Deliveries
Deliveries are carried out by our contractor, Freightroute. They utilise both hub and spoke and point to point distribution systems to ensure low cost and low environmental impact. All trunk vehicles are very young and are fitted with the latest Euro Cat 6 low emissions engines. Our delivery vehicles also make collections so aiming to be full in both directions.
Farm History
About Firewood Express UK: A Family Tradition Rooted in Farming and Firewood
Firewood Express UK is more than just a supplier of high-quality kiln-dried firewood—it’s a proud part of the family-run Gowanbank Farms. Owned and operated by Mike and Cara Pattullo, the business is built on a foundation of family values, sustainable farming, and is run with a passion for quality.
Nestled in the heart of Angus, Gowanbank Farms spans fertile arable land bordered by the stunning Angus coastline to the south, including Carnoustie and Arbroath, and the picturesque Angus Glens to the north. This land has been in the family for over a century.
Mike and Cara, along with their daughters Emma and Louise, now lead the farm’s diverse operations. While maintaining family traditions, they’ve expanded into a variety of specialty crops. From producing malting barley for whisky and beer to growing table potatoes, daffodils, and gladioli, the farm’s impact extends far beyond local markets. Their flower production, in particular, has become a significant venture, with blooms packed and delivered directly to major supermarket chains—even daffodil bulbs making their way across the Atlantic to the USA.
Firewood Express is a natural extension of the family’s commitment to sustainability and quality. Predominantly sourcing the firewood from nearby woodlands, Mike and Cara ensure their firewood business aligns with the same values that have guided Gowanbank Farms for generations: care for the land, a dedication to the community, and a focus on providing exceptional products.
Whether it’s heating your home or brightening your table with vibrant flowers, the Pattullo family is proud to serve homes across the UK with a personal touch that reflects over 100 years of family heritage.
