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 »
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 »
