Polychromatic brickwork
Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork, published, on 1 March 2014 by Historic Environment Scotland, defines polychromatic brickwork as: ‘The use of different coloured bricks for decorative effect, most commonly in Scotland cream or yellow bricks are used at quoins or window and door openings in contrast to the red brick used for the main body of the work.’
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