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September 22 2022

Major programme of restoration and repair set to start at Rosslyn Castle

22 September 2022

A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothian’s most historic sites is about to get underway. Bonnyrigg-based construction company, John Dennis & Company (Scotland) Ltd, has been appointed as the main contractor for the work at Rosslyn Castle and were given possession of the site this week by Rosslyn Chapel Trust. Rosslyn…

September 9 2022

In tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

9 September 2022

Rosslyn Chapel’s bell has rung for an hour today, Friday 9 September 2022, from 12 noon until 1pm, in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died yesterday. Ian Gardner DL, Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said: ‘As we mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we joined with churches across the United Kingdom in ringing…

June 24 2022

First Anniversary for Tilson Window

24 June 2022

The newest stained glass window in Rosslyn Chapel was unveiled a year ago – on 25 June 2021 – by The Earl and Countess of Rosslyn. The window was designed by Joe Tilson and made by Mark Bambrough of Scottish Glass Studios. It was installed to mark the 25th anniversary of Rosslyn Chapel Trust. The…

June 1 2022

Silver birch for a Platinum Jubilee

1 June 2022

A programme of commemorative tree planting has been completed in Roslin Glen. Seventy silver birch trees have been planted in the Glen, in an area owned by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project, a unique tree planting initiative created to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The trees were planted by…

May 19 2022

Jam maker preserves Chapel’s links with Fife

19 May 2022

Award-winning Fife company, Pittenweem Preserves, is helping to preserve Rosslyn Chapel’s historic links with Fife, with a selection of their jams now on sale in the Chapel’s gift shop. Fiona Audsley (pictured) started the company, with her husband Michael, in 2018 when a local store asked her to supply homemade jam to sell to local…

May 4 2022

Spring cleaning – with a difference

4 May 2022

A programme of spring cleaning with a difference has been taking place this week, as part of ongoing conservation maintenance, at the Chapel’s iconic north and south doorways. The work, including the removal of loose dirt and cobwebs, repointing lintels and maintenance repairs to degraded stones and carvings, was undertaken by Alex Kelly of Eden…

March 30 2022

Collection of papers and manuscripts about the Chapel unveiled

30 March 2022

An important collection recently acquired by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will provide the public with the opportunity to find out further details about Rosslyn Chapel. The collection of drawings, manuscripts and engravings assembled by prominent architectural publisher and antiquarian John Britton (1771-1857), reveals contemporary thoughts from the likes of architects William Burn and George Meikle…

March 4 2022

Chapel takes to the stage this spring

4 March 2022

Over the years, Rosslyn Chapel has featured in books, inspired paintings and even starred in a Hollywood blockbuster; now it is set to take to the stage when the Da Vinci Code comes to Scotland this spring. The stage adaptation, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, will feature Nigel Harman, Danny John-Jules and…

February 14 2022

New Children’s Guide to Chapel launched

14 February 2022

A new Children’s Guide to Rosslyn Chapel has been launched. The Guide is full of child-friendly facts about the Medieval Chapel and contains a trail around the inside of the building, pointing out key features, and a variety of activities to keep younger visitors busy. It is available free of charge for visiting families. Visits…

November 26 2021

New portrait unveiled of William the Chapel Cat

26 November 2021

Artist Grace Maran has unveiled her portrait, commissioned by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, of William the Rosslyn Chapel Cat. William was a very regular visitor, and a firm favourite for thousands of visitors, at the Chapel until he passed away in August this year, aged 17. Grace said: ‘Having worked as a Guide at Rosslyn Chapel,…

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