Pushing the boat out at Granton!

The School of Ancient Crafts have been working alongside Granton:Hub volunteers in an experimental archaeology project to re-create a Scottish Iron Age log boat.

After many months of construction and delays due to the pandemic, the log boat is ready to be launched and have a new life on the sea.

The launch will take place on Sunday (20th June) and will begin at the log boat’s current location in granton:hub’s community garden at Madelvic House.  The log boat will be transported by a group of volunteers using traditional means – log-rolling – down to Granton Harbour.

You are welcome to join this journey as it takes place from 9.30am.

See granton:hub social media channels for further information.

Tomorrow: Made in Granton at Madelvic House

Thursday 14 February, 6 – 8pm: Made in Granton

Kenneth Williamson gives his illustrated talk ‘Made in Granton’ – with all the fascinating stories about the harbour, the boats, the light houses, coal, the gasworks, the railways, the first train-ferry and the first car factory, in 1898!

To book a space, e-mail w.black@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Heads up – The Pearls of Wisdom exhibition launched at Granton;hub

THE PEARLS OF WISDOM Exhibition is  a celebration of six older people and their contribution to North Edinburgh over decades of activity. This unique way of celebrating their lives is in the commissioning of sculptured heads by award winning artist Kevin Dagg. Continue reading Heads up – The Pearls of Wisdom exhibition launched at Granton;hub

Venue switch for Madelvic History Group

The next meeting of the Madelvic History Group will be on Saturday morning 20th October from 10-12 but there’s been a change of venue.

The meeting will now take place in Morrison’s cafe at Granton, as the Madelvic is fully booked for the weekend. All welcome. Continue reading Venue switch for Madelvic History Group