Our second Oral History workshop with Scotland's Urban Past takes place this morning- today, we will be learning how to interview, record, and transcribe! Plus- there will be biscuits. There's still... facebook.com/MavisbankHouse…

Did you know that #Christmascards were first made popular in 1843? Victorian cards would often include images of humorous, sentimental or fanciful festive scenes to celebrate the season. We think this #snowyscene at #Mavisbank would make a lovely xmas card - what do you think?

In the mid-19th century, a man named George Clerk Arbuthnot lived at Mavisbank together with his family. Report has it that their Christmas parties were legendary, including skating on the iced-over lochan, and taking a 7-mile walk on New Year’s Day - even in snow!

A very #HappyNewYear to one and all from #Mavisbank! We’re looking forward to the year ahead, hoping that it is a year of revival and rejuvenation for all, including for Mavisbank.

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Unfortunately some devastating news for Mavisbank House today; it has been turned down yet again for funding from the National Lottery. The Mavisbank Trust has campaigned since 2002 to save the building. Read more here: mavisbank.org.uk/news/24/21/Mav…

An onsite visit this morning to Mavisbank House with Pauline Megson from Aileen Harding & Sarah Barron from The Mavisbank Trust. The restoration plans missed out on National Lottery Heritage funding recently but the battle to bring it back to life for the community continues!

Annual gate-opening at #mavisbank Talking architecture, the Enlightenment, late night parties, doocots, asylum reform, women head gardeners, the NHS, building decay, restoration ideas and (not) winning the Lottery. Thanks to everyone who made it! Doors Open Days Historic Environment Scotland

Please be sure to tune into BBC One Scotland this evening at 9pm to see Mavisbank House featured on Scotland from the Sky! ✈️ facebook.com/mavisbanktrust… The Mavisbank Trust #Loanhead #Midlothian

Today I'm taking the campaign to save Mavisbank House to Westminster. I'll be leading a debate on the benefits of restoring this building of national importance, and giving it back to the community as an asset for generations to come. Watch here at 1100: parliamentlive.tv/Commons

I led a debate today on the campaign to save Mavisbank House. Positive response from the Minister. I will be arranging a meeting at nearest opportunity to see how we can help take forward the plans, working with Scottish Government The Landmark Trust The Mavisbank Trust Historic Environment Scotland #SaveMavisbank

Last week Owen Thompson 🎗 brought the long-fought campaign to #SaveMavisbank to Westminster, which was responded to by Nigel Huddleston MP - You can watch the recorded debate by following this link - parliamentlive.tv/event/index/59…

A facinating post from Brian Lavelle, a Scottish writer and sound artist, capturing the sounds of #Mavisbank

Accountant Needed - The Mavisbank Trust requires an Independent Examiner’s Report of our accounts. The 2021-22 turnover is approximately £1k, with about 20 bank account transactions over the year, so our accounts are very small. Anyone able to help?

A new beginning could be in store for Mavisbank House and its grounds following the recent successful ‘Expression of Interest’ application to the National Heritage Memorial Fund by the Landmark Trust. Read more here - mavisbank.org.uk/news/30/21/Lan…

The Mavisbank Trust is absolutely delighted by the news that the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) has approved a £5.3M grant to support the first phase of The Landmark Trust's plans to restore Mavisbank House. Read more here: mavisbank.org.uk/news/31/21/LAN…