In this section, you can find out more about our priorities and progress to date.

Although there is a lot of work still to be done, the Trustees and Friends have made progress with a number of completed projects, including:

2016: Repairs to Terrace Walls at sundial completed.

2017: Renewal of Library roof & chapel valleys completed April | Conservation of choir stalls & heraldic shields completed in October.

2018: Outfitting of the library and vestry interiors.

2019: Phase 2 Roof repairs (Copes, Skews and Gutters), Conservation of the Bruce Effigy, Conservation of the Chapel Gates, Lighting project (Infrastructure and lighting of Nave and South Aisle), works to improve gardens.

2020: Ongoing roof repairs, Garden improvements including path upgrades, floor repaired behind organ screen, Cloister Lion repaired, Lighting added to St Brides Chapel.

2021: Rose window restored including glass paintwork and timber tracery, 2 large non-native trees removed, Iron water down pipes restored. Planning permission for Toilets in Octagonal tower received.

2022: Installation of the Glass Box, offering the option of a warm space during activities and events. A range of garden improvements.

Priorities for 2023…

• Preparation of works schedule to support repairs of remaining roof leaks and wall repairs, including repair of major roof leaks in Daniel Tower.
• Fundraise for wall and roof repairs.
• If successful with fundraising then install visitor toilets and restore roof and walls of the Octagonal tower.
• Fundraising for rest of lighting scheme (Chapels, Apse and Chancel).
• Continue to develop proposals for access to Crypt and Bruce Basement.

A large historic building like St Conan’s Kirk needs a lot of looking after!

We rely on the generous donations and pledges of friends and visitors to fund this conservation program

We do not receive any regular funding from the Scottish or UK governments or from any Church entity. We are enormously grateful to the charitable trusts who have so far supported our conservation efforts and we hope to continue partnering with them in the future.

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