Macmillan Hunter Sundials

Macmillan Hunter are specialists in sundials. We deal with historic sundials and we create modern sundial designs. These beautiful objects have thousands of years of history. Their variety is astonishing and new ideas keep on appearing. Learning to understand the principles of sundials is endlessly fascinating.

With a background in engineering Alastair Hunter embraces the whole of the sundials world. His focus is on their precision and beauty. He is at home restoring old sundials and designing new ones. He is an expert on the distinctive and historic dials of Scotland.

“A sundial allows for meditation on the fleeting yet eternal nature of time. Reading time on the dial creates a point of stillness amidst the hectic rush of life.”