Great to connect in person with #FuturHist partners—exchanging ideas & strengthening collaboration on climate action.
Our 6th #FuturHist meeting took place at the Diocese Office, one of our demo cases—bringing discussions to life.
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Yann & Gary from the Climate Emergency team joined #FuturHist partners in Linköping for our 6th project meeting.
In Linköping, we shared progress, planned next steps & geared up for the #FuturHist Summer Academy in Kraków this September.
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Legacies in Stone: Online Conference Celebrating Graveyard Friends - Sunday 24 May 12.30 - 3.30 pm
Join us for a FREE half-day online conference as we celebrate the incredible work of Scotland’s graveyard volunteers. Delivered via Zoom.
Book; https://t.co/M4MlBfu1aV
Legacies in Stone: Online Conference Celebrating Graveyard Friends - Sunday 24 May 12.30 - 3.30 pm
Join us for a FREE half-day online conference as we celebrate the incredible work of Scotland’s graveyard volunteers. Delivered via Zoom.
Book; https://t.co/M4MlBfu1aV
Webinar: ‘Introduction to Tenement Maintenance’, presented by Under One Roof with Edinburgh World Heritage and Mill Architects
To join: https://t.co/kdqeaj4aEM
For this year's World Heritage Day, we are delighted to highlight a project that will revitalise the Old Royal High School on Regent Road. #WorldHeritageDay
Photo credits: Mike Wilkinson
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We look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday and to solving a centuries-old mystery on World Heritage Day!
Don’t forget you can also watch online at home: Catch 10-minute livestreams at 11am and 11.30am via https://t.co/SaEx44Ay6m
Did John Bayne take a secret to his grave?
Join us on Saturday 18 April as we aim to lift the lid on a secret centuries in the making: does a broken gravestone in John Bayne’s mausoleum hide a forgotten burial vault? This event is not your average graveyard visit. 1/3
Extra tickets added! Due to popular demand, you can now book indoor-only tickets to watch our livestreams and illustrated talks in the Augustine United Church.
Use the link below to book the Augustine United Church option: https://t.co/s2xHWdQSBl
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Online: Catch 10 min live streams at 11.00am and 11.30am via https://t.co/SaEx44Ay6m
Brought to you by EWH, Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard, and CEC as part of the Legacies in Stone project. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. 3/3
By repairing a simple flat grave slab, we aim to unlock the mystery of this unique tomb in Scotland’s most famous kirkyard.
How to join: In person: In Greyfriars Kirkyard, followed by expert talks at Augustine United Church. Book via Eventbrite: https://t.co/s2xHWdQSBl 2/3
@HeritageFundUK We were lucky to have Jim Mackay of the Kirkmichael Trust @KmlTrust, as well as Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard @FoGKOfficial Liz Lockhart and Mark Hatton, presenting to the National Lottery team. Thanks to everyone who came along, and to National Lottery players!
@HeritageFundUK are funding Legacies in Stone, a new community heritage project focused on strengthening community stewardship of three graveyards within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, and in graveyards and historic burial sites across Scotland.
Thanks to Blackhall Developments (Unit 8 West Shore Road, Edinburgh EH5 1QP; 0131 552 8972; https://t.co/FKl0OD7Bwx), Bellair Three, Colin Campbell, Elephant House & Emporium, and Simon Laird Associates for their work on this project.
Project complete!
Fire-damaged Elephant House cafe and neighbouring shop have been freshly restored with the support of EWH’s Shopfront Repair Grant. Works to both shopfronts included woodwork, glazing, paintwork, awnings and signage - all completed using traditional materials.