A memorial to 11 women who were falsely accused of witchcraft in the 1660’s in Penicuik was unveiled by the Provost of Midlothian , Debbi McCall yesterday. The distinctive artwork is located next to the Penicuik Heritage Trail panel erected earlier in the year in St Mungo’s Churchyard which gives some background to the witch… continue reading »
A new heritage trail panel has recently been erected in St Mungo’s Churchyard . This is to provide a brief history about St Kentigern’s Church Tower .The panel is located next to the tower which is currently under going repair and restoration work . The tower has been a Penicuik landmark for almost 300 years… continue reading »
A multi-million-pound regeneration project to breathe new life into Penicuik has exceeded its original aims, a new report finds. Over six years, the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project has repaired and restored 28 historic buildings, improved 20 shopfronts, brought two empty buildings back into use, improved public spaces and completed around 600 community engagement, training and… continue reading »
The PHRP commissioned Midlothian Voluntary Action (MVA) to undertake an evaluation of the project to assess whether the maim aims and objectives of the project had been met.This has now been carried out and approved by The Project Team and sent to the main funders , The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland… continue reading »
Approximately 50 people attended the event on Saturday December 14th at Penicuik Town Hall. Councillor Debbi McCall , Midlothian’s Provost introduced the event and welcomed everyone and gave a brief outline of the main achievements of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project over the last 6 years from 2018 to 2024 ie: Initial budget of £3.4m… continue reading »
The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) is holding a celebration event in Penicuik Town Hall on Saturday 14th December at 10.00 am to thank the funders and partners and other local organisations and individuals who have helped to make the project a success over the last 6 years, from 2018 to 2024. The aim of… continue reading »
Penicuik Town Hall and the restored Hearse House in St Mungo’s churchyard were open all day to visitors. The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) in partnership with the Penicuik Historical Society put together exhibitions in the Cowan Hall on the history of the building and the achievements of the PHRP over the last 6 years… continue reading »
The event to celebrate the launch of the Penicuik town centre Heritage Trail and the restoration of the Hearse House went very well on Saturday 24th August. 70 people attended the event at Penicuik Town Hall , comprising representatives of the funders, local partnerships and the general public. They were welcomed by Cllr Debbi McCall,… continue reading »
Penicuik Town Hall will be open for Doors Open Day on Saturday September 14th from 10.00am to 4.00pm . The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) together with the Penicuik Historical Society will be hosting exhibitions about the history of the Town Hall and the achievements of the PHRP over the last 6 years in penicuik… continue reading »
An event to celebrate the restoration of the Hearse House and the launch of the Heritage Trail has been organised for Saturday , August 24th 2024 . The event starts at 10.00am at the Town hall where the Provost Councillor Debbi McCall will give a short presentation together with the manager of the Penicuik Heritage… continue reading »
