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[fusion_text]Visitor attractions across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian will be boosted this year thanks to VisitScotland’s new area guide, featuring Rosslyn Chapel on its front cover. VisitScotland’s ‘What to see and do’ guide was launched by the national tourism organisation’s Chief Executive, Malcolm Roughead, when he enjoyed a tour of the four star…
A Memorable Day of Medieval Music
Medieval music was the theme for this Easter and included a day of some lovely – and sometimes surprising – sounds at the Chapel! In advance of the Easter weekend, followers on Facebook and Twitter got involved with ‘Revealing the Heavenly Choir’, which explained 8 different instruments played by 10 carved angels inside the Chapel….
Scaffolding coming down helps visitor numbers go up
Visitor numbers at Rosslyn Chapel show that 2013 was its busiest year since 2007. During the financial year, which ended on 31 March 2014, the Chapel welcomed 144,823 visitors, which was an increase of 13% on the previous year. The year’s total was the highest number since 2007/8, when there were nearly 159,000 visitors. Ian…
Special service to mark key date in Chapel’s history
A special service has been held at Rosslyn Chapel to commemorate a significant event in the Chapel’s history. Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 but, following the Reformation, services stopped being held in 1592 and did not begin again until the Chapel was re-dedicated as a place of worship on 22 April 1862 by the…
Successful fundraising concert for village defibrillator
A concert in Rosslyn Chapel, featuring the Chamber Choir of Heriot Watt University, has raised £600 to support the Roslin and Bilston First Responders’ plan to have a public access defibrillator available in the village of Roslin. Over 70 people enjoyed the concert, entitled Excelsior per cantum – ‘the best of their age’ with the…
Work underway to improve overflow car park
Work has begun to improve the accessibility and appearance of the Chapel’s parking area for coaches and overflow parking for cars. The work, being undertaken by Luddon, will include resurfacing and creation of a new entry/exit point, off Chapel Loan, making the area safer for visitors. It is expected that the work will be completed…
Chapel reaches silver in its bid to be green
Rosslyn Chapel has received a silver award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme, following its latest audit, replacing its last award of bronze. In the report, the Chapel’s good practices such as its biomass boiler, rainwater harvester and recycling, are all highlighted. The Chapel’s partnership with tour companies, its focus on stocking Scottish products in…
Ready to welcome the world!
This year, 2014, has been designated as the second ‘Year of Homecoming’ with an extra emphasis on promoting Scotland around the world and providing a warm welcome to visitors. In preparation, Rosslyn Chapel has extended its range of ‘welcome’ leaflets to include new translations in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Polish. The leaflets are available…
Remembering Robert Burns at Rosslyn Chapel
In 1787, Robert Burns wrote ‘Epigram At Roslin Inn’ when visiting the now named College Hill house adjacent to the chapel. My blessings on ye, honest wife! I ne’er was here before; Ye’ve wealth o’ gear for spoon and knife- Heart could not wish for more. Heav’n keep you clear o’ sturt and strife, Till…
Countess of Rosslyn returns to television screens
Helen Rosslyn, Chair of the Chapel Trust, returns to television screens on 26th November to present a study of one of the most innovative artists of the 17th century, printmaker and draftsman Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. Catiglione’s turbulent life often overshadowed his artistic brilliance and he struggled to achieve recognition in his own lifetime. Yet his…