church services
Let there be light!
The first phase of a programme of improvements to the Chapel’s lighting is underway. Fifteen bespoke chandeliers are being renewed and refurbished to improve the Chapel’s energy efficiency and help visitors appreciate more of the ornate stone carvings. The work includes new LED fittings and improved spotlights installed and is being undertaken by Stoane Lighting…
Beesâ return causes a buzz
Rosslyn Chapel has taken delivery of four hives and re-established a connection between the historic building and bees, which stretches back nearly 600 years. The hives have been provided by Webster Honey, a company based in Kinross, which was set up by Daniel Webster and his partner Emily-Kate in 2016. Through their sponsorship programme, schools,…
Major project milestone at Rosslyn Castle
A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothianâs most historic sites has reached a milestone this week, with the completion of scaffolding on the south face of Rosslyn Castleâs East Range and a temporary protective canopy installed over the former Great Hall. The scaffolding has been purposefully designed to have minimum impact…
Chapel Concert for the Coronation
Rosslyn Chapel has hosted a special concert by students of the prestigious St Maryâs Music School to mark the Coronation. The concert, on the evening of Friday 5 May, comprised works by British composers including Benjamin Britten, Thomas Weelkes and Peter Warlock. The Schoolâs Brass Ensemble, Junior String Ensemble and Senior String Ensemble were all …
Spring cleaning at the Chapel
A programme of spring cleaning with a difference has been taking place this week, as part of ongoing conservation maintenance, at the Chapel. The work, including the removal of loose dirt and cobwebs, repointing and maintenance repairs to degraded stones and carvings, was undertaken by Eden Architectural Conservation for Rosslyn Chapel Trust. Pictured is Anya…
Chapel visit is personal tour for TV presenter
Rosslyn Chapel is set to appear in a forthcoming episode of BBC Scotlandâs series, âGrand Tours of Scotlandâs Riversâ, and the visit for filming was something of a personal tour for presenter Paul Murton. The episode sees the presenter exploring the River North Esk, which is described as a âhidden gemâ, and he follows it…
Fundraising recitals hit right note for school
Roslin Primary School has acquired a set of new keyboards, to enhance its music lessons, thanks to a series of fundraising concerts held at the Chapel. Among the concerts, held in 2022, were a series of organ recitals which were supported by Scotland’s Churches Trust. Proceeds have helped boost the Chapel’s links with the village…
Share a Story about Rosslyn Chapel
People around the world are being invited to share a story about Rosslyn Chapel, as part of Scotlandâs Year of Stories 2022, with the aim of adding a variety of personal reminiscences to the Chapelâs archive. Rosslyn Chapel, which was founded in 1446, has featured in a number of stories, most notably Dan Brownâs novel,…
Learning award for Chapel
Rosslyn Chapelâs learning programmes have been recognised with a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education. Sandford Awards are given to organisations which demonstrate the delivery of high-quality heritage education. They focus on formal, curriculum-aligned heritage learning, although recognition is also given to informal learning such as family programmes and outreach. Â Applicants carry out a self-assessment…
Coffee shop award for Chapel
Rosslyn Chapelâs Coffee Shop has won the âExcellence in Customer Serviceâ category at the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce Food and Drink Awards for 2022. The ceremony was held at Eskmills in Musselburgh. In the category, judges were looking for an outstanding level of customer service with evidence of continuous staff training and…