James Innes & Son is a sixth generation stonemasonry and building company based in Doune, in the central belt of Scotland. Over our company's 150 year history, our family has handled every aspect of the masonry trade. From historic restorations, to one off new build projects. We pride ourselves in giving our clients a personal service with high quality end results.
Established in 1850 our Company has produced an unbroken line of six generations working in stone within the building trade. The founder of our company, the first James Innes, born around 1830 can be seen in photo one. Here he is finishing off the date stone on a notable building in Doune. His son who can be seen in the second photo standing fourth from the left was the second generation.
Established in 1850 our Company has produced an unbroken line of six generations working in stone within the building trade. The founder of our company, the first James Innes, born around 1830 can be seen in photo one. Here he is finishing off the date stone on a notable building in Doune. His son who can be seen in the second photo standing fourth from the left was the second generation.
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James Innes & Son are stonemasons in Edinburgh and Doune serving the whole of Scotland. Our Edinburgh stonemasons specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic buildings in Scotland. James Innes & Son Stonemasonry Est.1850 is a 6th generation stonemasonry company specialising in the conservation and restoration of stone buildings.
Restorative work is at the bedrock of our organisation. From a 15th century tower to a 19th century neo-classical, school we have covered all aspects and have a firm grasp of the understanding, of architectural restoration. Understanding the conservation of stone takes an eye and a will to treat the material in the most sympathetic and durable way.
Our in house sculptor Adam Innes is a classically trained craftsman who studied Architectural Stone Carving at the City and Guilds of London Art School. He has a passion for creating figurative and heraldic sculpture in the form of statues or ornament. He works in a variety of materials such as bronze, sandstone, limestone and plaster.
Lime pointing is the traditional method that is used for filling the joints between stones on walls and buildings. Lime mortar is porous, which means it allows a stone wall to breathe. This means that any moisture or water that has entered the building is able to escape back out. Unlike cementer mortar which traps moisture, lime mortar helps stabilise the internal humidity of a building by absorbing and releasing moisture.
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Pamela Hinton
Aug 20, 2021
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A very unprofessional approach from this company. My wife and I had an on site meeting at our property with Adam Innes (the son). We took time out to explain all the stonework we would like undertaken at our 200 year old property. He seemed genuinely enthusiastic at the time, however after three attempts of requesting an estimate of costs for work required and after having promised that an estimate would be forthcoming, we have now been informed (very abruptly may I add) that they are too busy to do any work for us and no estimate will be forthcoming. This is after waiting patiently for nearly
Newton Orze &
May 02, 2021
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