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…
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…
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. …
CALL FOR SURVEY PARTICIPATION RE LADYFIELD HOUSING We are looking for Crichton-based business residents to participate in our housing needs survey. The research will help shape proposals for housing on the Ladyfield site in Dumfries. South of Scotland Community Housing (SOSCH) is administering this short survey on behalf of The Crichton Trust to help us…
We are delighted to have the new Tree of Tranquillity safely installed on the grounds of #TheCrichton in Dumfries. We certainly hope it will provide comfort and a peaceful place for reflection for those families affected by the loss of a baby. The tree is a beautiful addition to our garden and it has been…
On Tuesday 4 August, Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust hosted the fourth Crichton Briefing on Zoom. The meeting was attended by 13 participants. A brief summary of the meeting is noted below: While all plans are subject to change at this time, The Crichton Trust has outlined their plans for venues at…
A NEW HOME FOR COLLABORATORS AND INNOVATORS IN THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND The South of Scotland will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art co-working space at The Crichton in Dumfries. The Crichton, an 85-acre parkland estate, is already home to 80+ business, third sector and academic tenants and partners and has stunning grounds and…
A NEW LIFE FOR CRICHTON HALL It is fair to say that there is an air of excitement at The Crichton and throughout Dumfries & Galloway this week, with breaking news of Crichton Hall in the process of being sold to the owners of the Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry and their plans to create…