SWACS use RTI skills to help out
In the cemetery of Kirkcaldy Old Kirk there is a very strange gravestone. Its two sides each have a different dedication, commemorating deaths separated by some twenty years. One side is dedicated by his brother to a man who was buried at sea in 1808. The other side names a
Peter Grant MP visits SWACS
Thank you to the brave souls who ventured out in Sunday’s rain to join the tour of Wemyss Caves. Amongst their number were Peter Grant MP (pictured here with members of the SWACS committee) and his wife Fiona. Many thanks to Peter for coming along and giving us the opportunity
Good day for SWACS
We had a great day today. We were presented with a cheque from Fife Family History Society for £500 which is greatly appreciated. Two very well attended tours left the museum in East Wemyss Primary School. It was a pleasure leading people of all ages, some who had travelled a
SWACS AGM 2016
SWACS’ 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 31st May at the East Wemyss Senior Citizen Centre, 9 Main Road, East Wemyss, KY1 4RQ (19:00-21:00). All members and supporters are encouraged to attend.
A Few Highlights from 2015
The Save Wemyss Caves Society have been very active over the past year. Here are some of our highlights: Nominated for the Scottish Heritage Angels Awards Visited by an International delegation of Archaeologists. Major photogrammetric, aerial, RTI photography and laser scan surveys of the caves and surrounding environment. Visited by
More vandalism at the caves
Received this report from one of our volunteers. Really disappointing to see the way some people treat this important site of Scottish heritage.
Volunteer with SWACS in 2016
We are looking forward to a very busy year at SWACS. 2016 is a significant year in the history of the Society as it marks our 30th anniversary and we will also see the completion of the wonderful 4d visualisation project.
SWACS at Christmas Fare at Fife Renewables Innovation Centre
SWACS took part in the Christmas Fair at Fife Renewables Innovation Centre in Methil.
Successful Week at the Community Space
From Monday, 12 October, through to Saturday, 17 October, SWACS had a stall at the Community Space in the Mercat Centre, Kirkcaldy. The whole exhibition area was given over for the week to various local heritage groups brought together by Fife Mining Heritage Preservation Society. We’re very grateful to them
SWACS shortlisted for a Scottish Angel Heritage award
The Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society are delighted to have been shortlisted for a Scottish Angel Heritage award.
