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Chapel celebrates 5-star Award
Rosslyn Chapel has received a prestigious 5-star award in a new quality scheme for visitor attractions in Scotland. The scheme, managed by the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), reviews and scores all areas of the visitor experience in an incognito visit – from pre-arrival information and first impressions to the core experience itself, as…
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Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair. The beauty of its setting, in rural Midlothian, and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, attracted, and intrigued writers, artists and visitors ever since. In 1995, The Rosslyn Chapel Trust was established to oversee the continuing programme of conservation of one…
New film launched of ‘extraordinary music in an extraordinary place’
A new film showing an award-winning ensemble playing a selection of traditional Scots folk tunes, shot on location at Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Primary School, has been released. The film features the GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Arcangelo, including former Roslin Primary School pupil and violinist Colin Scobie, in performances of traditional Scots folk tunes arranged three hundred…
Celebrating Midlothian’s Young People
Outstanding local young people were honoured as winners of Midlothian’s Young People Awards in a special ceremony at the Chapel this week. These awards celebrate young people who live, work, or study in Midlothian and whose efforts make a real difference in their local communities. This inspiring initiative is delivered in partnership by Midlothian Council’s Communities,…
Local and National Recognition for Castle Project
An ambitious project to restore and repair an area of Rosslyn Castle has won two local awards and been commended at a national awards ceremony held in London. The work to the Castle’s East Range included the re-roofing of the Great Hall and Tower, consolidation and protection of historic stonework and the implementation of a…
Plan your visits in Autumn and Winter
There are lots of reasons to plan a visit to Rosslyn Chapel over the coming months: Autumn Visits Enjoy a daytime visit to the Chapel in autumn and enjoy the glorious colours in the surrounding Roslin Glen. The Chapel is open daily with information talks from Chapel Guides throughout the day. Bookings at www.rosslynchapel.com Autumn Events…
Minister enjoys a new taste of Scotland during Chapel visit
Richard Lochhead, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Business, enjoyed a new taste of Scotland during his visit to Rosslyn Chapel. The Minister sampled one of the new products developed for the Chapel using Scottish suppliers – a strawberry and cacao nib liqueur by Perth-based company Pomology and crafted using local Scottish berries. Ian Gardner, Director…
New nominations for Castle project
Rosslyn Chapel Trust is celebrating a hat trick of new awards nominations for its work, particularly in recognition of the major restoration and repair project at Rosslyn Castle. The project has been shortlisted in – The AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2025 – ‘decarbonisation and net zero’ category with the winner announced at a ceremony…
New exterior tours led by Summer Apprentice Guides
Visitors to Rosslyn Chapel have had an extra treat this summer, with the introduction of new exterior tours, led by local children and young people. The tours were developed for the Chapel’s Summer Apprentice Guides, in collaboration with heritage drama specialists Illuminate UK, and took place on Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays. The Summer Apprentice…
Gold Award for Castle in Scottish Design Awards
Rosslyn Castle has won a Gold Award in this year’s Scottish Design Awards, following the recently completed programme of restoration and repair. Winners were announced at The Scottish Design Awards – described as ‘ Scotland’s most prestigious awards for architecture firms & design agencies’ – held in Glasgow on 25th June. The project at the…