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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…
Major programme of restoration and repair set to start at Rosslyn Castle
A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothianâs 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…
In tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
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…