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October 24 2011

Rosslyn Chapel Visitor Centre ready to open

24 October 2011

These are the first pictures of the completed visitor centre. Our staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors through the doors as from tomorrow (25th October) We have a host of new technology in the centre which will add to the wealth of interpretation already available. The new shop will also offer a wide selection…

October 12 2011

New audio guides now available

12 October 2011

We are delighted to announce the official launch of our new Multimedia Audio Guides. These multi-language handsets include tours in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin. This project is being part-financed by the Scottish Government, Midlothian Council and the European Community tyne Esk Leader 2007 -2013 Programme.

October 10 2011

Hidden hearts found at Rosslyn

10 October 2011

Recent conservation work being carried out to the pinnacles at Rosslyn Chapel have revealed a selection of carved hearts. These designs were carved in an area that was hidden from view for almost 600 years! Why would they have been carved in such a position? Who were they carved by? Who were they carved for?…

October 8 2011

Community evening held at Rosslyn Chapel

8 October 2011

On the 29th September, the Management and Staff of Rosslyn Chapel invited local residents to come along and hear project updates from some of our project team professionals. The evening began with a glass of wine in the new Visitor Centre, and ended with a light buffet supplied by our new coffee shop team. We…

October 2 2011

Junior Guides official launch

2 October 2011

On Wednesday 5th October, the local Roslin Primary School will be visiting the Chapel for the launch of the 2011 Junior Guide Programme. There will be no scheduled tours on Wednesday morning as we are handing over completely to the youngsters. We are delighted that the Provost Adam Montgomery will be attending the launch and…

September 27 2011

Scaffolding on the move

27 September 2011

Today sees the dismantling of some of the scaffolding around the North Side of the Chapel. The scaffolding was erected 3 months ago so that the stonemasons could carry out the lasering and consolidation work to one of the bays on that side. The laser work has been to remove the polutant crust (black) from…

September 21 2011

Junior Tour Guides at Rosslyn Chapel

21 September 2011

In October of this year, Rosslyn Chapel will be launching the second year of our Junior Tour Guide scheme. Pupils from Roslin Primary School have been busy learning scripts and orientating themselves with our many carvings and are all looking forward to getting started. Once the season begins, primary schools from across the area will…

June 24 2011

New Visitor Centre takes shape

24 June 2011

The following images were taken this afternoon.

June 6 2011

New visitor centre progressing

6 June 2011

Our new Visitor Centre is progressing well, and we hope to have it open to the public within a few months. Below are some images of the Centre and surrounding areas.

March 14 2011

Hamilton Organ returns to Rosslyn Chapel

14 March 2011

Due to the organ being reinstated in the Chapel, there will be scaffolding on the inside of the building against the west wall tomorrow (16th) and for the rest of the week. This is to allow the organ restoration team to lift the individual elements up into the organ loft to begin the process of…

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