This newsletter gives a brief update on the project so far in the final year having been extended from 5 years to 6 years due to the impact of the pandemic. It includes progress with the building and shop front improvement grants and the development of the Heritage Trail. http://penicuikheritage.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Penicuik-Heritage-Regen-NEWS-May14-ONLINE.pdfPlease Click here to download the… continue reading »
Phase 2 of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project public realm work is now complete with the installation of the new cast iron traditional lamp columns. This work has comprised repaving the area in front of the Town hall with natural yorkstone paving on the footpath areas and granite sett paving in the new car and… continue reading »
The last remaining shop front improvement grants have been awarded by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project. These are improvements to No 26 High Street (Marmaris take away), 8 John Street (Headcases hairdressers), 10 John Street (Caley Vape Shop), 12 John Street (K Electrics) and 2A The Square (the Corfu Take away). The work involves providing… continue reading »
Approximately 45 people attended Doors Open Day at Penicuik Town Hall on Saturday 9th September 2023 . There were two exhibitions on display together with a rolling power point presentation .The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) in partnership with the Penicuik Historical Society (PHS) hosted the event at the Town Hall and visitors were able… continue reading »
The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) in partnership with The Penicuik Historical Society will be in Penicuik Town Hall from 10.00am to 3.30pm for Doors Open Day on Saturday September 9th . There will be exhibitions about the history and heritage of the town and also about the achievements of the PHRP over the last… continue reading »
Progress is now being made on No 4 The Square Penicuik . The old grain warehouse is slowly being revealed as the corrugated sheeted side extension is being taken down . There are exhibition boards in the shopfront windows of 4-10 High Street illustrating the proposals .
The Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) has recently awarded a grant to assist with the repair and restoration of No 4 The Square, Penicuik. A historic property prominently positioned at the top of Bridge Street, No 4 The Square is a high priority building for the PHRP. Having lain vacant for several months, the building… continue reading »
Six students from Penicuik High School undertook the on site training at St Mungo’s churchyard , Penicuik ,the week beginning the 19th June . The week before six students from Beeslack School tried their hand and did a great job repairing and restoring sections of the stone boundary walls to the churchyard , raking out… continue reading »
The scaffolding has now been taken down on 2-4 West Street revealing the restoration work that has been carried out as part of the PHRP historic building grant scheme.The work comprised stone repair and repointing in a lime mortar, roof repairs and reslating including lead work , chimney repairs and all the rain water goods… continue reading »
This week 6 students from Beeslack School in Penicuik are taking part in the PHRP traditional construction skills training plan. They will be repairing some areas of the stone boundary walls around St Mungo’s Churchyard in Penicuik.Under the supervision of Craig Frew Conservation Ltd they will be given expert instruction on how to rake out… continue reading »
