Conservation News
Salts and Vinegar
16 December 2009
New Christmas Flavours in the church
Think of salt and vinegar and you’ll probably conjure up an image of steaming fish and chips, but they have also been playing their part in the East Church ...Full Story
Damp and tanking
24 November 2009
Benny and George (he’s hiding on the other side) have been putting mortar along the underside of the ridge tiles to make a firm seal to the slates.
These futur...Full Story
Limewash finale
12 November 2009
November 12th - and the last coat of limewash is applied to the church. This is the 5th circuit of the church walls by the Laing's washing team, who have been working at a rate of a circuit a day. Sli...Full Story
A grave view
02 November 2009
Autumn is a good time for contemplation, and thinking about past seasons and years. If you are in such a frame of mind, then you might like to take a wander around the East Church Kirkyard and conside...Full Story
Architects, Archaeology and Autumn
11 October 2009
The autumn issue of the East Church Newsletter is now out and available to download or request by post.
The newsletter brings you up-to-date with the work at the church and takes a special look at th...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 »“Being able to look at a building in this detail is a real privilege. It is fascinating not only to study the building fabric and try and work out some of the stages in the church’s development, but also to look at the archaeology within the church.”
Benny Malone, Highland Archaeology Services