Stone Restoration at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh

Dec 1, 2011 · Victor

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On behalf of **Historic Scotland**, Victor carried out extensive stone repair and conservation work at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The building, which dominates the city’s skyline, was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Victorian gothic style, and it has remained the focus of an active faith community since it was first consecrated in 1879.

To ensure that stone-built churches and cathedrals are well-maintained, it’s vital to have in place a programme of stone repairs.

Victor is trained to undertake the sensitive work which ensures that these buildings remain in fine condition, and fit for purpose, in the twenty-first century.

Stone Restoration at St. Mary's Cathedral — Image courtesy of
Image courtesy of Flickr/minRK
On behalf of **Historic Scotland**, Victor carried out extensive stone repair and conservation work at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The building, which dominates the city’s skyline, was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the Victorian gothic style, and it has remained the focus of an active faith community since it was first consecrated in 1879.

To ensure that stone-built churches and cathedrals are well-maintained, it’s vital to have in place a programme of stone repairs.

Victor is trained to undertake the sensitive work which ensures that these buildings remain in fine condition, and fit for purpose, in the twenty-first century.

Category: Conservation, Restoration, Stone RepairsTag: cathedral, Edinburgh, Historic Scotland, St. Mary's Cathedral

Profoundly satisfying. Downright joyous! A day spent with Victor learning to shape stone was deeply peaceful and enlivening, going from never having used a chisel and a mallet before to becoming confident I could, and very much wanted to, carve on my own.

To have access to the advice and guidance, the more than 20 years of craftsmanship and knowledge, the skill and the appreciation of the medium that Victor possesses…to be able to observe and question and do all in the same day was very valuable to me.

He is an excellent teacher—knowledgeable, generous, clear, calm and patient . His kind encouragement and offers of support are likely to be exploited very soon – I’m already checking out the stone carving equipment available here in Dublin and anticipating when I might get back to the .

Róisín Jones (March 2015)