New-look weather vane blows in for Culross Townhouse
18 November-
Mark Jeffery, the National Trust for Scotland’s head gardener at Culross with the new weather cock
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How the vane looked before the renovations
After fifty years, residents and visitor to the National Trust for Scotland’s Royal Burgh of Culross will know which way the wind blows, as a bright newly restored weather vane has been placed atop Culross Townhouse.
After decades of exposure to all weathers, the golden weather cock was restored as part of a project of maintenance and repair carried out on the exterior of this important historic building.
The work on this important building which dates from the early 17th century, with 18th century improvements, comprised masonry and roof repairs, window overhauls and external decoration, and was funded internally by the Trust, with a contribution from Historic Scotland’s Historic Buildings Maintenance Fund.
Mark Jeffery, the National Trust for Scotland’s head gardener at Culross was privileged with the final placement of the weather cock.
He said: “This shiny new weather cock is the perfect conclusion to this work to restore the townhouse to tip-top condition. Finished in gold leaf, so it shines in the sunlight, this accoutrement is the resplendent finishing touch to this project which has taken the last six months to complete.”
Culross Palace, Townhouse and Study are open for visitors throughout the summer, and re-open in April 2012. The Palace garden is open for visitors all year round.
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