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Kiln-Dried Logs and Firewood in Scotland: The Complete Guide
Properly dry logs. Delivered properly. Ready to burn the day they arrive.
Damp firewood is the single biggest reason a stove disappoints. It hisses, smokes, blackens the glass and gives out half the heat you paid for. At Calido we don't sell damp wood. Every log is kiln dried to under 20% moisture and Ready to Burn certified, so it lights first time and burns hot and clean. We're a family-run Scottish firewood specialist near Stirling, and across Central Scotland we deliver on our own vans, not a random courier, so your logs turn up dry, stacked where you want them, and ready to go.
Family-run · Ready to Burn certified · Under 20% moisture · Own-van delivery across Central Scotland · Pallets UK-wide
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What sets us apart
Why buy your firewood from Calido
Anyone can post a pallet of logs. Very few can tell you exactly how dry they are, deliver them on their own van, and still be here next winter when you need another crate.
Pricing
How much do kiln-dried logs cost in Scotland?
Most log sellers bury their prices behind a quote form. We'd rather show you, because the real question isn't “what's the cheapest bag”, it's “what does dry heat actually cost”. Here is our current range: real prices, real links.
12 Kiln Dried Firewood Net Bags
12 x 40L nets, approx 0.72 loose m³, 180 kg. Birch, ash or oak, about £235 per m3
from £169.00
24 Mixed Large Kiln Dried Firewood Nets
24 x 40L nets, approx 1.44 loose m³, about £225 per m3
from £324.00
Mix any two species: birch, ash or oak. Palletised.
40 Mixed Large Kiln Dried Firewood Nets
40 x 40L nets, approx 2.4 loose m³, about £179 per m3
from £429.00
Mix any two species: birch, ash or oak. Palletised.
Boxed Kiln Dried Birch Firewood Logs – 3 Box Bundle
3 box bundle. The smallest handy option.
£32.95
Bulk Bag of Kiln Dried Logs
Approx 1 m³ builders bag, the everyday workhorse, about £199 per m3
from £199.00
Standard Kiln Dried Birch Firewood Crate
Approx 1.73 loose m³, 450 kg, about £173 per m3
£299.00
The best value per log we sell.
Standard Kiln Dried Ash Firewood Crate
The everyday all-rounder. Approx 1.73 loose m³, 450 kg, about £194 per m3
£335.00
Standard Kiln Dried Oak Firewood Crate
Dense, slow and long-burning. Approx 1.73 loose m³, 450 kg, about £213 per m3
£369.00
Every price and every cost per cubic metre on this page is taken live from the shop, so what you see is what you pay today.
Delivery
Across our own-van area, Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Bridge of Allan and parts of Fife, delivery is available on request. Further afield we use a pallet network, priced honestly at cost. There is more in the delivery section below.
Why we don't just chase the lowest headline price
A cheap bag of wet wood is dearer than a good crate of dry wood, because you burn far more of it to get the same heat. The maths is in the section below. We price on dry, certified, delivered, not on how little wood we can put in a bag.
Spread the cost, or stock up
For bigger seasonal orders you can pay with Klarna, Clearpay or Shop Pay at checkout.
Cost per cubic metre
The cheapest way to buy kiln-dried logs by the net
Nets suit properties with steps, slopes, narrow access or gravel drives, where a full crate delivery is difficult. If you're buying by the net, the cost per cubic metre drops sharply as you go bigger.
12 nets
from £169
The starter multipack. Birch, ash or oak.
Approx 0.72 loose m3. Works out at about £235 per m3.
24 nets
from £324
Mixed species, any two of birch, ash or oak. Palletised.
Approx 1.44 loose m3. Works out at about £225 per m3.
40 nets
from £429
Mixed species, any two of birch, ash or oak. Palletised.
Approx 2.4 loose m3. Works out at about £179 per m3.
Standard crate
£299
450 kg. The best value per log we sell.
Approx 1.73 loose m3. Works out at about £173 per m3.
Buying bigger drops the price per cubic metre, and every net is the same certified, under 20% kiln-dried log. Single species nets come in 12, 24, 40 and 56. Mixed species bundles, any two of birch, ash or oak, come in 24 and 40.
The labels, decoded
What “Ready to Burn” and “under 20% moisture” actually mean
You'll see “Ready to Burn” and “kiln dried” on a lot of firewood. Here's what's behind the labels, in plain terms.
Moisture content is everything
Freshly felled, or “green”, wood can be over 50% water. Burning it means your fire spends its energy boiling off water instead of heating your room. Get the wood down to 20% moisture or less and it lights easily, burns hot, and keeps your glass and flue clean.
“Ready to Burn” is the certification that proves it
It's the UK scheme, run by Woodsure, confirming firewood is at or below 20% moisture. When you see the Ready to Burn logo you're not taking the seller's word for it, it has been checked. Every log we sell carries it.
“Kiln dried” is how we get there reliably
Air-drying, or seasoning, can work, but it's slow and weather dependent, and in a Scottish climate “seasoned” wood is often still too wet. A kiln brings every batch down to a consistent, guaranteed moisture level, so you get the same dry log every time rather than pot luck.
Avoid these
Before you buy: 4 firewood mistakes that cost people money
We'd rather you buy the right wood once than a cheap load twice.
1. Chasing the cheapest wet logs, the classic false economy
A “bargain” bag of unseasoned or barely seasoned wood is mostly water. You pay to haul that water home, then burn twice as much wood to heat the room, and coat your flue in tar while you do it. Per unit of actual heat, wet wood is the expensive option. Dry wood wins on cost, not just quality.
2. Trusting the word “seasoned”
“Seasoned” has no guaranteed moisture level, it just means left to dry for a while. In a damp climate that can still be 25 to 35% moisture. If it doesn't state a moisture figure or carry Ready to Burn, treat the claim with caution.
3. Storing good logs badly
Even perfect kiln-dried logs will draw moisture back in if they sit on wet ground, or under a sealed tarp with no airflow. Great wood, ruined by storage. How to store it properly is below.
4. Burning the wrong wood for the job
Softwood and birch are brilliant for getting a fire roaring but burn quickly. Oak and ash give the long, steady heat you want once it's going. Buy one type only and you're either always relighting or always struggling to get started. The fix is a sensible mix, which is exactly what the species guide below is for.
Compare
Birch vs ash vs oak, kiln dried vs seasoned, and logs vs briquettes
Three comparisons come up again and again. Here's the honest version of each.
Birch vs ash vs oak, which firewood is best?
| Wood | Character | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch | Lights beautifully, bright lively flame, lovely to watch | Getting a fire going fast, kindling up, shorter evening fires | Burns quicker, lower density than oak or ash |
| Ash | The all-rounder. Steady, hot, clean, easy to light | Everyday burning, the log most people should default to | Little to fault, usually the go-to |
| Oak | Dense and slow. Long, steady, high heat once established | Overnight burns and banking the fire down, peak-winter heat | Slower to catch, best mixed with birch or good kindling |
Our honest steer: most people are happiest with ash as the everyday log, a bit of birch to get going quickly, and oak for the long cold nights. You don't have to choose one.
Kiln dried vs seasoned
Seasoned means air-dried: variable, and often still too wet in Scotland. Kiln dried means guaranteed under 20%, consistent, Ready to Burn. If you want reliable heat and a clean flue, kiln dried is worth the small premium every time.
Logs vs briquettes, or heat logs
Briquettes are compressed sawdust: extremely dry, very dense and consistent. They take up less storage space, produce steady heat, and are superb for a long, slow overnight burn. Logs give you the traditional flame, crackle and look. Most of our customers use both: logs for the evening fire, briquettes to bank it down overnight.
Calculator
How much firewood do I need?
The two questions everyone asks are “how much should I order” and “how long will it last”. A rough starting point:
Occasional weekend fires:
A bulk bag or two across a season.
A few evenings a week all winter:
Think in crates, not bags. It works out cheaper per log.
Daily burning, or your main heat source:
Stock up early in bulk. Buying a season ahead beats topping up in January.
Sizing tool
How much firewood do I need?
A rough guide across a Scottish heating season, October to March, 26 weeks. Enter your stove size, it matters more than anything else.
How we worked this out
- Kiln dried hardwood under 20% moisture holds about 4.1 kWh of usable energy per kg.
- A modern Ecodesign stove is about 80% efficient.
- Burn rate is kW divided by efficiency times energy per kg. A 5kW stove burns roughly 1.5 kg of logs an hour at full output, an 8kW stove roughly 2.4 kg an hour.
- We assume a 26 week heating season, October to March.
- The lower end of the range assumes you turn the stove down once the room is warm, which most people do. The upper end assumes running at full output the whole time.
- A Calido standard crate is approximately 1.73 loose cubic metres and weighs about 450 kg.
- This is a guide, not a guarantee. Insulation, how cold you run your home and how you load the stove all change the answer.
It's only a guide. Stove size, how long you burn and how cold your home runs all matter, but it stops you under-ordering and running out mid winter.
Storage
How to store firewood so it stays dry
Kiln dried logs arrive perfect. Keeping them that way is simple.
Off the ground
On pallets, a rack or slabs, so they don't wick up moisture.
Under cover but open to the air
A log store, lean-to or open-fronted shelter. Cover the top, leave the sides open. A fully sealed tarp traps moisture and undoes the drying.
Somewhere with airflow
A breeze keeps the surface dry. Against a sunny, sheltered wall is ideal.
Bring the next day's logs indoors
A basket by the stove for 24 hours takes the last chill and surface damp off them, and they light even better.
Delivery
Firewood delivery across Scotland, and where the vans stop
We're straight with you about this, because it's where we're genuinely different from a national courier operation, and where we're honest about our limits.
Own-van core: Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Bridge of Allan and Fife. Wider Scotland and the UK, on the pallet network: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and UK-wide.
Not sure which applies to you? Check delivery to your postcode on our delivery information page.
Come and see us
The Calido showroom
Calido Showroom
Unit 3A, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk, Stirling FK7 7NP
Monday to Saturday
Straight recommendations
The best firewood for your stove
If you just want a straight recommendation:
Best all-round everyday log:
Kiln dried ash. Hot, steady, clean, easy to light.
Best for getting started fast:
Birch. Lights in seconds and lifts the flame.
Best for long, cold-night heat:
Kiln dried oak. Dense and slow, ideal for banking down.
Best for a slow overnight burn, or minimal storage:
Briquettes, or heat logs. Compact, bone-dry and long-lasting.
Best value for heavy users:
Buy by the crate rather than the bag.
Not sure what suits your stove? We fit these stoves for a living. Ask us and we'll point you to the right wood, not the dearest.
Trade & volume
Wholesale and bulk firewood in Scotland
Running a holiday let, pub, campsite, farm shop or forecourt? We supply wholesale and bulk kiln-dried firewood across Central Scotland: the same Ready to Burn logs, priced for volume, delivered on our own vans within the heartland. Tell us your usage and we'll sort a standing order or a one off pallet load.
Ready to order?
Dry logs, delivered right
Order kiln-dried, Ready to Burn logs today, or check delivery to your postcode. If you're not sure what to burn or how much to get, just ask. We're a phone call away.
FAQ
Firewood FAQs
How much do kiln-dried logs cost?
It depends on the format. Single species nets come in 12, 24, 40 or 56. Mixed species bundles, any two of birch, ash or oak, come in 24 or 40. Bulk bags are approximately 1 cubic metre, and a standard crate is approximately 1.73 loose cubic metres and 450 kg, the best value per cubic metre we sell. We price on dry, certified, delivered wood rather than the smallest possible bag, because wet “bargain” logs cost more per unit of heat. Current prices are shown on every product above.
What does “Ready to Burn” mean?
It's the UK certification, run by Woodsure, confirming firewood is at or below 20% moisture. Every log we sell is Ready to Burn certified, so it lights easily and burns cleanly.
What moisture content is your firewood?
Under 20%, kiln dried and certified. Green wood can be over 50% water. Getting below 20% is what gives you clean, hot, efficient burning.
Is kiln dried better than seasoned?
For reliable heat, yes. “Seasoned” just means air-dried and can still be too wet in a Scottish climate. Kiln drying guarantees a consistent under 20% log every time.
Which is the best firewood, birch, ash or oak?
Ash is the best all-round everyday log: hot, steady and easy to light. Birch is great for getting a fire going fast. Oak is dense and slow, ideal for long overnight burns. Most people use a mix.
Should I buy logs or briquettes?
Both have a place. Logs give the traditional flame. Briquettes are compact, very dry and excellent for a long, slow overnight burn. Many customers use logs in the evening and briquettes to bank down overnight.
How much firewood do I need?
Occasional weekend fires: a bag or two a season. Regular winter burning: think in crates. Daily burning, or as your main heat source: stock up in bulk early. Our firewood calculator, and our team, will help you get it right.
Do you deliver firewood in my area?
Across Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Bridge of Allan and parts of Fife we deliver on our own vans. Beyond that, so Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and UK-wide, we ship kiln-dried logs on pallets. See our delivery information page for the full detail.
How should I store firewood?
Off the ground, under cover but open to the air, so the top covered and the sides open for airflow, and bring the next day's logs indoors for 24 hours before burning.
Do you supply wholesale or bulk firewood?
Yes, for holiday lets, pubs, campsites and trade across Central Scotland. Get in touch with your usage and we'll sort volume pricing or a standing order.
Family-run Scottish firewood specialists near Stirling.
