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Well Court - the finishing touch

The project to restore the category A listed Well Court in the Dean Village is now nearing completion, but there remains one final area to be completed which could be the crowning glory of the project.

The four clockfaces on the tower are all in dire need of re-gilding, and Edinburgh World Heritage has launched a fundraising appeal to find the funds needed to complete the work.

The ornamental weathercock has already been gilded thanks to a generous donation from the Inches Carr Trust.

The details are all part of the original design by Edinburgh architect Sydney Mitchell, and form one of the most striking elements of the building, adding enormously to the building’s picturesque visual appeal.

The restoration is a unique story where the successful collaboration of 55 owners with Edinburgh World Heritage has enabled this architectural gem in the heart of the World Heritage Site, to be restored for future generations to enjoy. 

If you would like to donate please get in contact with us info@ewht.org.uk or 0131 220 7720.

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Directors Notes February 2010
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Twelve Monuments Project Update
Extra stars for the Nelson Monument
EWH Energy Efficiency Officer Appointed
World Monuments Fund visits Edinburgh
EWH to launch new learning resource for teachers
Historic Home Questionnaire
Director's Notes January 2010
Pupils study World Heritage architecture
World Heritage lighting strategy
Sherlock Violin Concert
Hillside Crescent conservation projects
New gardens for Old Town
EWH Climate Change Project
Gilmour's Close Reused and Rewarded
Well Court Celebration
Director's Notes October 2009
Shandwick Place restored to glory
Nelson and Burns Monuments celebrate Doors Open Day
EWH welcomes international interns
Edinburgh's historic graveyards added to Watch list
Director's Notes September 2009
Award winning artist joins Scotsman Steps project
EWH grant for Greyfriars Kirkyard
Well Court clocks on
Repairs for St John's graveyard
New display for the Nelson Monument
Director's Notes July 2009
A fresh look at Princes Street
Burns Monument Project
Indian Connections
Shining a light on historic lighting
Time ball restored to the Nelson Monument
Director's Notes June 2009
New Learning Space opens at the Museum of Edinburgh
Time ball connection with pioneer Victorian inventor
Work starts at Nicolson Street
EWH help for Scotland Street Tunnels Youth Project
Well Court gets its bling
Burns in Edinburgh
Old Town Festival June 2009
Director's Notes May 2009
Nelson Monument - time ball removed for conservation
Renewable Heritage
Appeal launched to restore Charles II statue
New plan to enhance Edinburgh's literary quarter
Historic Home Guides
Work starts at the Nelson Monument
Director's Notes February 2009
Marquess of Bute donation helps restore monuments
Riddle's Court secrets revealed
Well Court - the finishing touch
Finding a future for Edinburgh's historic graveyards
Visby visits Edinburgh
Renewable Heritage Project
Director's Notes January 2009
Historic shop front to be revealed
Burns Monument update
New Learning Space for the Museum of Edinburgh
World Heritage Briefing
Director's Notes November 2008
Appeal launched for Burns Monument
Looking into St Bernards Well
Teachers advise on World Heritage education
Calton Hill research update
National Monument under repair
Repairs for 86-92 Grassmarket
Restoring Edinburgh's Parthenon
Energy Heritage Project
Well Court Restoration Project

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