Chapel Concert for the Coronation
Rosslyn Chapel has hosted a special concert by students of the prestigious St Mary’s Music School to mark the Coronation. The concert, on the evening of Friday 5 May, comprised works by British...
View ArticleMajor project milestone at Rosslyn Castle
A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothian’s most historic sites has reached a milestone this week, with the completion of scaffolding on the south face of Rosslyn Castle’s East...
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Bees’ return causes a buzz
Rosslyn Chapel has taken delivery of four hives and re-established a connection between the historic building and bees, which stretches back nearly 600 years. The hives have been provided by Webster...
View ArticlePath to Castle closed
Please be aware that the path to Rosslyn Castle is currently closed due to ongoing work there. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. To find out more about our programme of repair at...
View ArticleMajor programme of restoration and repair set to start at Rosslyn Castle
A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothian’s most historic sites is about to get underway. Bonnyrigg-based construction company, John Dennis & Company (Scotland) Ltd, has been...
View ArticleLet there be light!
The first phase of a programme of improvements to the Chapel’s lighting is underway. Fifteen bespoke chandeliers are being renewed and refurbished to improve the Chapel’s energy efficiency and help...
View ArticleArchive collection digitised and on display
A collection of drawings, manuscripts and engravings relating to the Chapel has been conserved and digitised by staff at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and has now gone on display for the first...
View ArticleWedding on Saturday 14th October
Please note that the Chapel will be closed for short time on Saturday 14th October for a wedding. The Chapel will open as usual for the early morning timeslot (9.00-10.30am), mid-morning timeslot...
View ArticleLearning award for Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel’s learning programmes have been recognised with a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Education. Sandford Awards are given to organisations which demonstrate the delivery of...
View ArticleNew lighting shows up Chapel’s green credentials
New lighting, which has just been installed inside Rosslyn Chapel, will enhance the visitor experience and highlight the Chapel’s commitment to green tourism. The new lights illuminate twelve of the...
View ArticleLighting up red for Remembrance
Rosslyn Chapel is being lit red every evening until Remembrance Sunday to support the Scottish Poppy Appeal’s ‘Light Up Red’ campaign for 2023. The campaign encourages buildings big and small to be lit...
View ArticleTribute to Joe Tilson, RA (1928-2023)
Rosslyn Chapel Trust would like to pay tribute to the leading British artist Joe Tilson, RA, who has died at the age of 95 and whose wonderful stained-glass window in the Chapel was commissioned by the...
View ArticleAntique guidebooks acquired
Rosslyn Chapel Guide Maureen Moffat with an antique guidebook for the Chapel, dated 1827. The guidebook, which has just been acquired by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, was published in Edinburgh by Oliver &...
View ArticleMidlothian’s Young People Awards presented in Chapel ceremony
The winners have been announced for The Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 at a special ceremony held in the Chapel. These awards are open to young people living, working or studying in...
View ArticleChristmas at Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel will be open to visitors throughout the Christmas holiday period. Please use this link to book your ticket and guarantee your visit on: Opening times up to 23 December: open Mon-Sat,...
View ArticleChapel Concert for the Coronation
Rosslyn Chapel has hosted a special concert by students of the prestigious St Mary’s Music School to mark the Coronation. The concert, on the evening of Friday 5 May, comprised works by British...
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Junior Tour Guides give final performances
The Chapel’s Junior Tour Guides have hosted two special evening visits, for parents, families and friends, to complete their year. The Junior Tour Guides (JTG) programme is a key aspect of the Chapel’s...
View ArticleChapel shortlisted for two awards
The Chapel has been shortlisted for two awards in Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards 2024. The two categories are ‘Best Tourism Business’ and ‘Best Eatery’ for the...
View ArticleCastle’s Great Hall roofed again
A permanent roof is now visible over the Great Hall of Rosslyn Castle – for the first time since 1650. A major programme of restoration and repair at one of Midlothian’s most historic sites has...
View ArticleResearch reveals Da Vinci Code impact – 21 years after publication
Visitors to Rosslyn Chapel are still strongly influenced by its role in The Da Vinci Code according to new research undertaken to mark the 21st anniversary of the book, which was first published on...
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