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Chapel takes its place in ‘ultimate travelist’
Rosslyn Chapel has been included in a new travel guide which ranks the 500 ‘most memorable, beautiful, surprising and compelling experiences’ across the UK. Visiting the Chapel is one of 11 experiences from across Edinburgh and the Lothians to be listed. For the first time, the experts at Lonely Planet have ranked the top 500…
Surprise visit from TV celebrity
Staff at the Chapel had an ‘absolutely fabulous’ surprise this week, when TV celebrity Joanna Lumley visited. This was her first visit to Rosslyn Chapel but, writing in the visitor’s book, said it was ‘very certainly not my last. It has cast its spell on me.’ She was presented with a copy of the Chapel’s…
Introducing the purr-fect new gift from Rosslyn Chapel!
Rosslyn Chapel cat, William, unveils the latest product in the Chapel’s gift shop. Developed in partnership with Alloa-based company Kelso and Titch, the treats are all handmade using natural human grade ingredients. Purchases from the Chapel’s gift shop and website shop will support ongoing conservation work undertaken by Rosslyn Chapel Trust. Photos: Rob McDougall
Organ recital at Chapel – Friday 10th May
An organ recital will be given at the Chapel on Friday 10th May by Dr John Kitchen MBE. Dr Kitchen is a renowned musician and organist and holds a number of roles including Director of Music at Old St Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Edinburgh, and Edinburgh City Organist. The recital, organised by the Chapel’s congregation,…
Easter at Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel and visitor centre will be open to visitors as usual, Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) and Sunday 12noon- 4.45pm (last admission 4.15pm). Visitors are welcome to attend any of the services in Holy Week and on Easter Day: 18th April – an evening service will be held for Maundy…
Double February success for Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel has enjoyed its busiest February on record and has been confirmed as a 5-star attraction by national tourism organisation VisitScotland. The Chapel welcomed 6,284 visitors during February, exceeding the previous record of 6,127 visitors in February 2007, at the height of The Da Vinci Code interest. The figure reflects a rise of 15%…
Chapel featuring in TV’s ‘Secret Scotland’
Rosslyn Chapel is one of the locations to be shown in the first episode of a new series, starting on Channel 5, this Friday (8th February). ‘Secret Scotland’, presented by Susan Calman, will ‘pull back the curtain on some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations’ as she discovers the untold tales and secret stories behind a…
Early spring clean for Chapel’s stained glass windows
Winter may still be here but some early spring cleaning has been undertaken to the Chapel’s stained glass windows. Nineteen windows at ground level in the Chapel have been cleaned this week by specialist staff from Scottish Glass Studios, in Glasgow. Most of the stained glass windows were designed by Clayton and Bell, of London,…
Christmas and New Year opening
Rosslyn Chapel and visitor centre will be open throughout the holiday period on the following basis – Up to 23rd December Monday-Saturday, 9.30-5; Sunday 12noon-4.45pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing) 24th and 25th December closed to visitors 26th to 30th December Monday-Saturday, 9.30-5; Sunday 12noon-4.45pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing) 31st December and…
Chapel Christmas Present from Dalkeith Country Park
The team at Dalkeith Country Park have got into the spirit of Christmas, donating early Christmas presents to two local organisations. Rosslyn Chapel and St Mary’s Church have both received 8ft Nordmann Fir trees from the pop-up Christmas tree shop situated in at Restoration Yard’s courtyard. Julie Merrilees, Visitor Services Manager at Dalkeith Country Park,…