Two building grant applications have recently been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project. No 10 The Square is a traditional stone cottage fronting onto The Square and dates from the mid-19th century. The approved grant work will involve reslating the roof in natural slate to match the original, repairs and repointing the… continue reading »
Edinburgh University School of Architecture post graduate students came to Penicuik yesterday. Their tutor Dimitris Theodossopoulos arranged the visit to meet with the PHRP team to understand how the project is progessing and to see if there was opportunities for the students to get involved in some of the building restoration/ repair projects 10 students… continue reading »
Lets hope 2020 is the year of grant applications -scaffolding in the town centre to get some of the historic buildings restored and enhanced , and of course some shopfront improvements.There will be lots more opportunities for community engagement and training work around history and heritage themes.
The Penicuik Alliance are organising an Italian fund raising evening meal at Penicuik Town Hall on Thursday 28th November 2019 at 7.00pm to 9.00pm . Only a few tickets left at £15 each to help raise funds to carry on with the work to make the Storehouse fully accessible for community use.The tickets are available… continue reading »
The architect Jo Parry-Geddes is working with some of the owners of the Pilkington Buildings ( 22-34 Bridge Street and 1-7 Park End Penicuik ) to prepare a grant application for repair and restoration work . This is a high priority project as part of the regeneration scheme. The orginal architect F.T.Pilkington designed this block… continue reading »
The PHRP in partnership with Sweet Dignity and the Penicuik Kit Kat Knitters are putting on a display in Penicuik High Street for Remembrance Sunday . The display will involve a backdrop of sketches of Penicuik’s men and women who served in the world wars based on photographs from the Penicuik Historical Society archive.The Kit… continue reading »
The Shopfront Design seminar held at Penicuik Town Hall on the 30th October was a success in that the 35 people who attended enjoyed the event.Feedback was positive , people felt that Lindsay Lennie the guest speaker gave a very interesting presentation on the evolution of shopfront design in Scotland with some excellent examples of… continue reading »
This is the last reminder for the forth coming shopfront design seminar/workshop .Please come along on the 30th October , 5.00pm to 7.00pm at Penicuik Town Hall to listen to some expert speakers on the subject and exciting sign writing and design demonstrations !!!!. The PHRP Project Manager gave a radio interview on Crystal Radio… continue reading »
The PHRP is organising a Penicuik shopfront design seminar and workshop on the 30th October 2019 , 5.00pm – 7.00pm at Penicuik Town Hall . We have an expert speaker on historic shopfronts in Scotland and experts demonstrating traditional shopfront sign writing.The seminar/workshop is aimed at businesses in the town centre to encourage them to… continue reading »
The PHRP is reaching out to local schools and community groups to offer the opportunity to get involved with projects that develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the history and heritage of the town. Hands on creative and interactive workshops will be offered , “we hope to inspire and reveal how science, craft skills,… continue reading »
