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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …