Conservation News
A church of gaudy colours?
23 March 2009
Well, so much for the theory that churches were plain, perhaps slightly gloomy places of worship. The growing evidence of colour in the East church gives many points to ponder.
Most recently revealed...Full Story
Laings to take on new apprentices
21 March 2009
Laing Traditional Masonry Ltd, who are carrying out the conservation and repair work on the church are in the happy position of recruiting ten new apprentices. Find out more in this Rural Gateway arti...Full Story
Church Fabric Course fully booked!
20 March 2009
We're absolutely delighted to be able to report that the church fabric course on Tuesday 24 March is fully booked. Keep an eye on this site for a full report on how it all went - plus details of any f...Full Story
East Church meets a wider public
05 March 2009
The East Church has been getting a good public airing over the last few weeks with appearances on BBC Alba, at the Cromarty History Society, on the Rural Gateway website and at a kirkyard conservation...Full Story
Looking after your church - a free course
13 February 2009
This Free workshop on Tuesday 24 March will use the expertise of Historic Scotland and practical experience of work at the East Church, Cromarty, to give sound advice on how to keep your church in goo...Full Story
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Support the work of the Scottish Redundant Churches Trust in looking after historic buildings like the East Church. more »“We’re extremely fortunate to have Laing Traditional Masonry Ltd as the main contractors. They have a superb reputation, not only for the quality of their work, but also for their commitment to training apprentices – the next generation of skilled stonemasons and craftworkers ”
Victoria Collison-Owen, SRCT Director