Time for another note from the Plaque Team. With only a few new sponsorship requests in the winter months following the ceremony in November 2023, we decided to forego our... read more →
As you know, these poignant and evocative plaques are greatly admired and have long become a major feature at Lochnagar as well as producing significant funds to support ongoing maintenance... read more →
We have created a strategy for the progressive launch and ongoing promotion of the Lochnagar Path of Peace project. We are in the process of adding a special page on... read more →
The original wreath laying area around the cross was made in 2004. At the same time the entrance was made more formal with duck boarded tracks leading onto the site.... read more →
Each year it is estimated that up to 250,000 people will walk around the Crater path. Whilst every visitor is welcome, the damage caused by wear and tear has been... read more →
The original Cross was erected in 1986. Made from ancient pine rescued from a deconsecrated church in northumberland, it was struck by lightning soon after it was erected. It did... read more →
Losing the cross was a very sad moment, however our thoughts were with Richard and what could be done to help. I put forward suggestions to Richard and once he... read more →
It is hard to imagine our crater without its iconic Cross. In the 10 months that it has been missing I still have not got used to it not being... read more →