Ian Studied at the world renowned
Newark School of Violin Making in England, and on his return to his home town of Banchory, he continues to work as maker and repairer of stringed
instruments.
Ian has been greatly influeneced by family and friends who play instruments, and with his love of classical and folk music decided that his vocation was to become a luthier. After much soul searching and research found the Newark school of violin making, one of the leading centres for repairs and restoration of string instruments in the world