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Bon Accord Granite

Granite

Bon Accord

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Bon Accord up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

Named for Aberdeen's famous motto, this classic Scottish grey granite carries centuries of heritage — uniform, understated, and built to endure like the Granite City itself.

Bon Accord granite carries the motto of Scotland's Granite City in its very name. 'Bon Accord' — meaning 'good agreement' — has been Aberdeen's motto for centuries, and this classic medium-dark grey granite embodies the city's relationship with stone: straightforward, honest, and built to last. The very fine, uniform speckled pattern of charcoal-grey and scattered white mineral grains creates an exceptionally consistent, professional surface that speaks of quality without shouting about it. Aberdeen's granite heritage runs deep. The city earned its 'Granite City' nickname because its buildings, monuments, and streets were constructed from locally quarried grey granite — including stone from the famous Rubislaw Quarry, which operated from 1741 to the late 20th century. Bon Accord granite continues this proud tradition, offering homeowners a direct connection to one of Britain's most distinguished stone-working legacies. For kitchens where understated elegance is the goal, Bon Accord delivers exactly that. Its fine, uniform grain provides a clean, professional backdrop that supports any design direction without competing for attention. It is the kind of stone that architects specify when they want quality to speak for itself — no gimmicks, no drama, just genuine natural stone doing what it has done for centuries.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Bon Accord Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Bon Accord

What does 'Bon Accord' mean?
Bon Accord is the motto of Aberdeen, Scotland — meaning 'good agreement' in Old French. The phrase has been associated with Aberdeen since at least the 14th century. Naming this grey granite after Aberdeen's motto reflects the deep historical connection between the Scottish city and its granite heritage — Aberdeen is known worldwide as 'the Granite City'.
Is Bon Accord granite actually from Aberdeen?
Bon Accord granite honours the granite heritage of Aberdeen through its name, though commercial granite supply chains today source from various quarries. The stone's character — medium-dark grey with fine, uniform speckling — is quintessentially in the Aberdeen grey granite tradition. Regardless of specific quarry origin, the stone pays homage to centuries of Scottish granite craftsmanship.
Why choose a uniform grey granite over a more dramatic stone?
A uniform grey granite like Bon Accord offers something dramatic stones cannot: versatility and timelessness. It never competes with your cabinetry, backsplash, or accessories — it supports them. It never dates because it was never trendy. And its fine, consistent grain provides a professional, high-quality surface that looks as appropriate in a modern flat as in a country house kitchen.
Is Bon Accord granite hard-wearing enough for a busy kitchen?
Absolutely. Granite is one of the hardest natural worktop materials available, and Bon Accord's fine, dense grain makes it particularly resistant to wear. It handles hot pans, sharp knives (though we recommend using chopping boards), and the general demands of a busy family kitchen without difficulty. The uniform grey colouring also hides everyday marks between cleans.
What colours work best with Bon Accord granite?
Bon Accord's neutral grey is genuinely versatile. White cabinetry creates a clean, bright kitchen. Cream or warm white adds softness. Dark navy or charcoal creates a sophisticated tonal palette. Even bold colours like yellow, red, or green can work, because the neutral grey stone provides a calm base that lets accent colours shine. It is one of the most adaptable stones for kitchen design.
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"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."
— Nicky HavardGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly