Conservation News
South wall revealed
12 November 2008
After a week of dedicated hammering by Andrew Burns, the rest of the harling on the south wall has been removed.
No further mysteries have been revealed - and disappointingly there is no sign of the ...Full Story
continuing the foundation stone mystery . . .
30 October 2008
The long foundation stones are still causing much deliberation. One theory is that perhaps they cover a culvert, and so archaeological excavations - by John Wood and Benny Malone (pic...Full Story
New drains, new questions
22 October 2008
Drainage work at the East Church has revealed the building's foundations and raised some new questions about how the church developed.
Corner stones in the masonry indicate the church was originally ...Full Story
In memory of William Hogg
01 October 2008
All those who knew Willie Hogg will be saddened to hear of his death at the age of eighty-five. Willie was a well kent figure around Cromarty as he walked around the town or along the shore with the a...Full Story
Heritage Lottery and Doors Open day success
30 September 2008
Site manager Andy Newcombe and Community and Education Officer Caroline Vawdrey were kept busy when the church laid on a special welcome to visitors for the Heritage Lottery half-billion celebrat...Full Story
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