Conservation News
Who was D Gair? Spring Newsletter out now
13 April 2010
D Gair: he’s a bit of a mystery. We know he engraved his signature in one of the North aisle window panes, but that is all. Most likely he was a workman - glazier, joiner? - at the church, but w...Full Story
'Restoration' conservation
22 March 2010
Conservation work at the East Church, has received a welcome boost, with the award of funding from BBC’s Restoration. Thanks to all the generous voting by viewers of the 2006 BBC Two...Full Story
Spring at last
16 March 2010
Spring has come at last to this corner of the Highlands, and inspite of being either frozen or covered in snow for months the snowdrops are blooming as beautifully as ever, albeit a little late.
The ...Full Story
The hatchment of George Ross
11 February 2010
Hatchments, funeral banners developed in the early 17 century, are unusual in Scotland, being found in only around a dozen churches. Most of these are found in central Scotland and Perthshire, wi...Full Story
Collies and bells in the winter newsletter
18 January 2010
The East Church winter newsletter is out now bringing you news of collies and bells, guttering and limewash. To find out more download a copy.
If you'd like a paper version of this or any of the earl...Full Story
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