After reading several books on stonemasonry, I was impressed by Ian's mastery of the craft. He described a method of stonemasonry that has passed the test of time. "Traditional Random Rubble" is the method with which all the oldest stone buildings, such as castles and cathedrals in Scotland are made.

Stone Structures have been built for many centuries, the techniques passed down from craftsman to craftsman, father to son. Ian Cramb is a fifth generation stonemason who relies on the old methods of building to create and restore beautiful structures that will last for centuries. Born in Scotland and now a resident of the State of Pennsylvania he has passed the techniques on to his son and has mentored me since 1994.

Here is Ian with me and some of his latest work

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Ian at Iona Abbey in 1958.

Ian and Richard in front of a house built by Ian's son.

Ian at the tower he and his sons built. It has a spiral stone stair inside.