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Enjoy Rosslyn Chapel by Candlelight this autumn and winter
A programme of weekly candlelit visits starts this week at Rosslyn Chapel, in Midlothian. Numbers at the evening visits will be reduced to just 24 people per evening to allow enough space for physical distancing. The Chapel by Candlelight evenings will start on Friday 16th October, from 7 to 9pm, and continue every Friday evening….
‘Unique experience’ as Chapel opens again
Visitors can enjoy a unique experience now that Rosslyn Chapel has reopened to visitors. As part of the new safety measures introduced, visitor numbers will be greatly restricted, with a maximum of 150 people per day initially able to visit. The medieval Chapel, in Midlothian, closed to visitors on 18 March due to the coronavirus…
Coronavirus in Scotland – updates
COVID-19 In view of all the latest advice about non-essential travel and restricting social contact, we have taken the decision to close Rosslyn Chapel, grounds and visitor centre to visitors from 5pm on Wednesday 18th March. Bookings for Collegehill House and Rosslyn Castle are also suspended. We will either cancel or postpone events and will…
Chapel to host Young People’s Awards
Midlothian’s Young People Awards have been launched at Rosslyn Chapel, where the awards ceremony will take place in September. Now in their third year, the Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2020 are now open for nominations in five categories. The awards are organised by Midlothian Council in conjunction with the Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian and supported…
William raises Chapel profile – in Japan!
Rosslyn Chapel already attracts visitors for many reasons but now it is hoped that there will be an increase in Japanese cat lovers after William, the Chapel Cat, has featured in Japan’s most popular cat magazine. The February edition of the magazine, ‘Neko Biyori’, which translates as ‘a nice day for cats’, includes an article…
Small screen and big screen help boost numbers in 2019
A new TV travel programme, a visit from a Hollywood star and opening to visitors on Hogmanay for the first time are all being credited for a rise in visitor numbers to Rosslyn Chapel in 2019. In the calendar year, the Chapel welcomed just under 181,500 paying visitors, reflecting an increase of more than 3,750 on…
Countess of Rosslyn awarded BEM in New Year Honours
The Countess of Rosslyn has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours, for services to charity, in recognition of her long association with Rosslyn Chapel Trust. Lady Rosslyn has been a voluntary Trustee of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, which is a registered charity, since it was established in 1995, and has…
Opening times over Christmas and New Year
Rosslyn Chapel and visitor centre will be open through the Christmas and New Year holiday period as follows – Thursday 19th December 9.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Friday 20th December 9.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Saturday 21st December 9.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Sunday 22nd December 12noon to 4.45pm (last admission 4.15pm)…
Chapel Success at Scottish Thistle Awards
Rosslyn Chapel won the category ‘Best Heritage Tourism Experience’ at the Lothian and Borders Regional Final of the prestigious Scottish Thistle Awards, held in Edinburgh last night (14 November). The other finalists were Arniston House, in Gorebridge, and Johnstons of Elgin’s centre in Hawick and the award was sponsored by Historic Environment Scotland. The Chapel…
Chapel turns red for Remembrance
Rosslyn Chapel Trust is supporting Poppy Scotland’s ‘Light up red’ campaign by lighting the Chapel every evening until Monday 11 November. Photo: Rob McDougall