‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland
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‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland

Mon 30 Nov16:00
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Augustine United Church
Price
Free
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What it is

Dr Swarbrick lectures on Rosslyn Chapel and other pre-Reformation Scottish churches at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, on Monday 30 November 2026 at 16:00. The lecture is also live-streamed online.

The lecture unpicks the legends around Rosslyn Chapel and places it in the context of Scottish late medieval art and architecture.

Dr Swarbrick is an art and architectural historian specialising in medieval Scotland and Research Manager for the Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH) project.

The lecture runs 16:00–17:00 on Monday 30 November 2026, and this event starts at 4pm unlike the rest of the current programme.

Questions

When does ‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland start and end?

‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland runs Monday, 30 November 2026, 16:00 until 17:00.

Where is ‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland?

‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland takes place at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

How much are tickets for ‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland?

‘Sumptuous’ Rosslyn Chapel: Pious Experience in Late Medieval Scotland is free to enter.

Can I watch it online?

Yes, it is a hybrid event that also takes place live-streamed online. - The recording is uploaded to the Society's **YouTube** channel and **Spotify** account shortly after. - If attending via Zoom, captions are included. - Online attendees get a book discount code in their reminder emails.

Do I need to book?

Booking is essential for members of the public and Fellows of the Society. - Tickets are booked through **Eventbrite**. - The listing shows the event as free. - If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite so someone else can take your place.

What happens after the lecture?

There is a Q&A after the lecture. - In-person attendees are welcome to stay for a free drinks reception from approximately **17:00**. - You can talk about the lecture with the speakers, Society Fellows and other attendees. - All in-person and online attendees get **£5 off** any Society book; books are sold at the stall at the venue.

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