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Grave matter of 1.3m pounds refit for Greyfriars
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HISTORIC Greyfriars Kirk and its famous graveyard is to undergo a
facelift costing up to 1.3 million pounds.
The 17th-century church is set to get its biggest refurbishment in
almost 70 years and more than 800 monuments will be restored in the
kirkyard - providing public appeals raise enough money to pay for
part of the work.
The famous stained-glass windows at the Greyfriars Tolbooth and
Highland Kirk will be restored and protected from vandals as part of
a refurbishment costing just over GBP 1m.
Work will also be carried out on the roof and exterior stonework
and new facilities installed ...
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