Auld Handsel Monday: Old and New Year Traditions
SWACS archivist, Pam Cranston, gives a presentation on the local traditions of Handsel Monday
Protective Gates at the Wemyss Caves
Towards the end of 2020 we drew up proposals to install protective gates at the Wemyss Caves. Ongoing issues with vandalism and graffiti are putting the survival of the ancient and unique carvings on the site at risk. We have been working hard to come up with a solution and
We’re reopening for tours!
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and are really happy to announce that we will be resuming tours of the caves on 25th July.
Armchair tours of the Wemyss Caves
Tour the caves without having to leave your house
Activities postponed
We have decided that we will be suspending all public SWACS activities until at the least the end of April.
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.
Local artist donates to SWACS
Local artist Karen Denwette has donated some of the proceeds from an exhibition to SWACS.
SWACS Spooky Spectacular
Around 40 fearless folk braved the cold weather last Saturday evening to venture into the Court Cave to be entertained with stories of ghosts and spirits by local traditional storyteller Rowan Morrison.
Wemyss Caves Archaeology Week
This summer, archaeologists and volunteers will be working at the Wemyss Caves to learn more about the history of this amazing site.
