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Join us in leading The Crichton

The Crichton Trust is an innovative social enterprise based in the South of Scotland. We are looking to recruit up to a number of new Trustees to join us in leading #TheCrichton through our next exciting phase. We are here to protect, preserve, manage and develop buildings, lands and sites of architectural, scenic or historic…

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Join us in leading The Crichton

5th September 2023

MILESTONE MONTH FOR EXEMPLAR MASTERPLAN

Following months of collaboration and engagement to create a masterplan for the Ladyfield estate in Dumfries, The Crichton Trust and Collective Architecture, are this month being recognised through various channels for their collective efforts in creating, what has been described as, an exemplar masterplan and a collaborative and engaging design development process, exemplifying the newly…

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MILESTONE MONTH FOR EXEMPLAR MASTERPLAN

3rd June 2023

New Business Tenants Welcomed to The Crichton

We’re delighted to be able to welcome four new businesses to The Crichton that have joined us over the past few weeks. With over 100 organisations on site, our business community is continuing to go from strength to strength with a range of new names.   Savills  A name synonymous with rural property, Savills’ presence in…

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New Business Tenants Welcomed to The Crichton

31st May 2023

We’re Hiring – Venues Manager

If you’re looking for a new role in hospitality, or you want to take the next step in your hospitality management career, we have an exciting new role at The Crichton Trust. We’re after someone with a passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional customer service. If you can rise to the challenge of working with…

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We’re Hiring – Venues Manager

31st May 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 1ST JUNE 2023

The Crichton Networking Forums (formerly Tenants’ Forum) are face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central and take place on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are for business, third sector and academic partners and tenants at The Crichton. All welcome. Our next Networking Forum will take place on Thursday 1st June at 8.30am-9.30am and…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 1ST JUNE 2023

12th May 2023

Countdown to the UCI Cycling World Championships

100 days to go… Cycling enthusiasts and the tourism sector in the South of Scotland are hugely excited about the UCI Cycling World Championships taking place in Scotland this August and delighted to be hosting the Para Cycling events in the South of Scotland. As well as the thrill of the racing itself, the event…

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Countdown to the UCI Cycling World Championships

25th April 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 4TH MAY 2023

The Crichton Networking Forums (formerly Tenants’ Forum) are face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central and take place on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are for business, third sector and academic partners and tenants at The Crichton. All welcome. Our next Networking Forum will take place on Thursday 4th May at 8.30am-9.30am and…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 4TH MAY 2023

24th April 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 6TH APRIL 2023

The Crichton Networking Forums (formerly Tenants’ Forum) are face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central and take place on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are for business, third sector and academic partners and tenants at The Crichton. All welcome. Our next Networking Forum will take place on Thursday 6th April at 8.30am-9.30am and…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 6TH APRIL 2023

21st March 2023

SCOTLAND’S FIRST NPF-4-READY MASTERPLAN FOR LADYFIELD, DUMFRIES

Following a comprehensive master planning process, led by The Crichton Trust, for the Ladyfield housing site in Dumfries, The Ladyfield Masterplan and associated technical studies has recently been submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council. The masterplan was co-produced by The Crichton Trust in partnership with Collective Architecture, with the ongoing involvement of the local community…

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SCOTLAND’S FIRST NPF-4-READY MASTERPLAN FOR LADYFIELD, DUMFRIES

27th February 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 2ND MARCH 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM (Formerly Tenants’ Forum): The Crichton Networking Forum (formerly Tenants’ Forum) meetings will take the form of face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central on the first Thursday of the month throughout 2023. These meetings are for business, third sector and academic partners and tenants at The Crichton. All welcome. Our next Networking…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 2ND MARCH 2023

27th February 2023

NEXT STEPS FOR LADYFIELD MASTERPLAN

Following a comprehensive master planning process, led by The Crichton Trust, for the Ladyfield housing site in Dumfries, The Ladyfield Masterplan and associated technical studies has this week been submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council for consideration by the Economy and Resources Committee. The masterplan was co-produced by The Crichton Trust in partnership with Collective…

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NEXT STEPS FOR LADYFIELD MASTERPLAN

14th February 2023

THE CRICHTON PROJECT DESIGN COMPETITON: WINNER REVEALED

Built of the earth from which it rises and immersing people in the landscape around them, a proposed new cultural centre with a focus on mental health and wellbeing has been revealed for the South of Scotland. The winning conceptual design for The Crichton Project – a team led by O’ConnellBrown Architects with White Arkitekter…

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THE CRICHTON PROJECT DESIGN COMPETITON: WINNER REVEALED

2nd February 2023

DRILLING INTO THE DETAIL OF A LOCAL HEAT NETWORK SYSTEM

Following a desk-based feasibility study, Natural Power is now progressing this work to the next phase, with an on-site hydrogeological assessment to further evaluate the feasibility of a Local Heat Network System for The Crichton and surrounding areas. As part of this work, Natural Power has been drilling boreholes adjacent to Eskdale House. This exciting…

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DRILLING INTO THE DETAIL OF A LOCAL HEAT NETWORK SYSTEM

25th January 2023

DRILLING UNDERWAY AT THE CRICHTON

You may have spotted some drilling works on site recently! Following a desk-based feasibility study in 2022, Natural Power is now progressing this work to the next phase, with an on-site hydrogeological assessment to further evaluate the feasibility of a Local Heat Network System for The Crichton and surrounding areas. As part of this work,…

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DRILLING UNDERWAY AT THE CRICHTON

20th January 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 2ND FEBRUARY 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM (Formerly Tenants’ Forum): The Crichton Networking Forum (formerly Tenants’ Forum) meetings will take the form of face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central on the first Thursday of the month throughout 2023. These meetings are for business, third sector and academic partners and tenants at The Crichton. All welcome. Our next Networking…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 2ND FEBRUARY 2023

17th January 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 5TH JANUARY 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM (Formerly Tenants’ Forum): At recent meetings of the Tenants’ Forum, we have invited feedback about the timing of future meetings and as a result of the feedback received, it has been agreed that our 2023 meetings will take the form of face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central on the first Thursday…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM: 5TH JANUARY 2023

4th January 2023

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM 2023 DATES

THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM (Formerly Tenants’ Forum): At recent meetings of the Tenants’ Forum, we have invited feedback about the timing of future meetings and as a result of the feedback received, it has been agreed that our 2023 meetings will take the form of face-to-face breakfast meetings at Crichton Central on the first Thursday…

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THE CRICHTON NETWORKING FORUM 2023 DATES

16th December 2022

UPDATE FROM TENANTS’ FORUM ON 30 NOVEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS FROM TENANTS’ FORUM MEETING ON 30 NOVEMBER: Our last Tenants’ Forum took place on Wednesday 30 November at Crichton Central and was hosted by Rachel Cowper, Chief Operating Officer at The Crichton Trust. Thanks to those who joined us. UPDATES AND DISCUSSIONS: Rachel has provided the following update from the meeting: Matthew Lancashire from…

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UPDATE FROM TENANTS’ FORUM ON 30 NOVEMBER

15th December 2022

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AT THE CRICHTON

As part of our work to preserve, enhance and develop The Crichton in Dumfries, we are currently exploring options for the potential redevelopment of Easterbrook Hall and for a new Cultural Centre in Merrick (currently occupied by SHAX and formerly by the NHS laundry). We would welcome your feedback about these proposed developments and would…

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AT THE CRICHTON

8th December 2022

CRICHTON MAGAZINE – ISSUE 7

We are excited to launch the 2022 issue of The Crichton Magazine which includes some of the highlights from 2022 so far as well as our latest updates and features about our partners, tenants and colleagues. The magazine contains stunning seasonal photographs by Mike Bolam Photography and information about forthcoming events and ongoing projects.  …

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CRICHTON MAGAZINE – ISSUE 7

28th November 2022
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