Well Cave Open Day

Learn all about how the cave was used, the story of the secret passage to Macduff Castle and more in this special tour on 30th October.

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East Wemyss Primary School Children visit to the SWACS Museum

The SWACS Museum recently welcomed pupils and staff from East Wemyss Primary School as part of a nationwide schools local heritage project.

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The School Wynd mural

The ceramic wall mural in School Wynd encapsulates the unique history and geology of an area so deeply influenced and shaped by the sea.

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Well Cave open day

A steady stream of visitors made the crawl inside the normally-closed Well Cave.

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Macduff Castle model

Residents of East Wemyss may have noticed the brand new model of Macduff Castle which was put in place in early August.

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The Supernatural Shore: shapeshifting selkies

In the last of three films, storyteller Rowan Morrison explores the traditions associated with selkies.

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The Supernatural Shore: mythical mermaids

In the second of three films, storyteller Rowan Morrison explores the folktales and folklore of mythical mermaids.

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The Supernatural Shore: superstitious seafarers

Filmed in the Wemyss Caves, storyteller Rowan Morrison explores the folktales and folklore of superstitious seafarers.

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Auld Handsel Monday: Old and New Year Traditions

SWACS archivist, Pam Cranston, gives a presentation on the local traditions of Handsel Monday

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Handsel Monday Celebration

We had a very successful Handsel Monday celebration on January 13th. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to listen to the talk.

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