Young Visitors

25 May 2010

Andrew and George demonstrate the skilled art of the stone mason at the East Church, Cromarty

Andrew and George demonstrate stone cutting at the East Church, Cromarty The East Church has recently enjoyed another visit from Cromarty Primary School. With the help of Andrew and George of Laing Traditional Masonry Ltd they were able to learn about the art of stone working and the tools that are used.

George demonstrating stone cutting at the East Church, Cromarty

david alston shows Cromarty Primary School children inside the East Church, Cromarty

Inside the church David Alston told the children about the work to put the church back together - flagstone jigsaws, and timber framing that is being made by Graham and Christoph for the old floorboards to rest on.

George and Christoph laying the timber floor framework in the East Church, Cromarty

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“The support of the people of Cromarty during our Restoration Village bid was fantastic and we are looking forward to working with the community again as the Church undergoes major conservation and repair work.”

Victoria Collison-Owen, SRCT Director