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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…
First Anniversary for Tilson Window
The newest stained glass window in Rosslyn Chapel was unveiled a year ago – on 25 June 2021 – by The Earl and Countess of Rosslyn. The window was designed by Joe Tilson and made by Mark Bambrough of Scottish Glass Studios. It was installed to mark the 25th anniversary of Rosslyn Chapel Trust. The…
Silver birch for a Platinum Jubilee
A programme of commemorative tree planting has been completed in Roslin Glen. Seventy silver birch trees have been planted in the Glen, in an area owned by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, as part of the Queenâs Green Canopy project, a unique tree planting initiative created to mark the Queenâs Platinum Jubilee. The trees were planted by…
Jam maker preserves Chapelâs links with Fife
Award-winning Fife company, Pittenweem Preserves, is helping to preserve Rosslyn Chapelâs historic links with Fife, with a selection of their jams now on sale in the Chapelâs gift shop. Fiona Audsley (pictured) started the company, with her husband Michael, in 2018 when a local store asked her to supply homemade jam to sell to local…
Spring cleaning – with a difference
A programme of spring cleaning with a difference has been taking place this week, as part of ongoing conservation maintenance, at the Chapelâs iconic north and south doorways. The work, including the removal of loose dirt and cobwebs, repointing lintels and maintenance repairs to degraded stones and carvings, was undertaken by Alex Kelly of Eden…
Collection of papers and manuscripts about the Chapel unveiled
An important collection recently acquired by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will provide the public with the opportunity to find out further details about Rosslyn Chapel. The collection of drawings, manuscripts and engravings assembled by prominent architectural publisher and antiquarian John Britton (1771-1857), reveals contemporary thoughts from the likes of architects William Burn and George Meikle…
Chapel takes to the stage this spring
Over the years, Rosslyn Chapel has featured in books, inspired paintings and even starred in a Hollywood blockbuster; now it is set to take to the stage when the Da Vinci Code comes to Scotland this spring. The stage adaptation, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, will feature Nigel Harman, Danny John-Jules and…
New Children’s Guide to Chapel launched
A new Children’s Guide to Rosslyn Chapel has been launched. The Guide is full of child-friendly facts about the Medieval Chapel and contains a trail around the inside of the building, pointing out key features, and a variety of activities to keep younger visitors busy. It is available free of charge for visiting families. Visits…
New portrait unveiled of William the Chapel Cat
Artist Grace Maran has unveiled her portrait, commissioned by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, of William the Rosslyn Chapel Cat. William was a very regular visitor, and a firm favourite for thousands of visitors, at the Chapel until he passed away in August this year, aged 17. Grace said: âHaving worked as a Guide at Rosslyn Chapel,…