At a meeting on Monday 27th February, Penicuik Historical Society’s speakers were Pam Snell, secretary, and Rod Lugg, the PHRP project manager. Pam gave a snapshot of the retail and commercial activity in Penicuik through the years, focussing on the types of shops that existed in the 1830s, 1850s and early 1900s. Old photographs, adverts… continue reading »
Celebrating the work carried our by the artist in residence , Fiona Maher ,went vert well on Saturday Jan 21st . Over 40 people attended Fiona’s presentation at Pencuik Town Hall .Debbi McCall , Midlothian’s Provost and chair of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) welcomed and introduced Fiona and thanked her for all the… continue reading »
Macastory, Fergus McNicol and Ron Fairweather, professional story tellers have been commissioned by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project (PHRP) to work with schools in Penicuik to create stories about the history and heritage of the area. They have produced a video that is on line atwww.penicuikheritage.org.uk which captures some of Penicuik’s fascinating history . They… continue reading »
An Artist in Residence appointed by the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project has been working with local community groups to produce artworks reflecting the history and heritage of the town. Print maker and sculptorFiona Maher, who has many years of community-based experience, isa former pupil of Penicuik High School. She currently runs regular classes at Edinburgh… continue reading »
Charley Chalk a sign writer has started on the shopfronts at 14-20 High Street Penicuik . Grants have been approved to enhance the shopfronts by refurbishing the windows and doors , replacing the tiles on the stall risers and providing new fascia’s with new signage . The fascia’s are timber and have been designed to… continue reading »
On Wednesday , October 26th a delegation from the Armagh Townscape Heritage scheme in N Ireland visited Penicuik . The visit was arranged so that we could learn from one another . The Armagh and Penicuik schemes are both National Heritage Lottery Townscape Heritage schemes aimed at regenerating the historic core of the town …. continue reading »
The Tinker Town event held in Penicuik Park over the last three days proved to be very popular . School groups and families were able to get building with real tools, pallets and scrap timber . Some amazing structures were put together , dens , slides, small castles, tunnels and more.Feedback has been very positive,… continue reading »
This is a reminder that tomorrow , Saturday 17th September 2022 , 10.00am to 3.00pm , is the last day of the event in Penicuik Park . Tomorrow is for families …so come along and enjoy the fun , building structures , play and enjoy the experience . Also tomorrow we have Craig Frew Conservation… continue reading »
Preparations are well under way for the Tinker Town event at Penicuik Park this Thursday 15th , Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September . There has been a change to the programme . On Thursday the day will be for local schools as planned but Friday and Saturday will be for families .
Sundial on the old kirk The sundial was hidden until recently by the ivy which covered the Clerk Mausoleum and the east end of the old kirk containing the Clerk burying ground. The Clerk Mausoleum dates from 1683-84 whilst the the old kirk is believed to be medieval. Both of these structures are scheduled ancient… continue reading »
