New Scriptorium

THE NEW SCRIPTORIUM IS AN ARTIST BUILT STRUCTURE SITED ON THE ABBEY GROUNDS TO INSPIRE NEW WRITING FOR ARBROATH.

The New Scriptorium is a place for writing and a place for conversation- a place of activity and to celebrate the power of literacy and learning. The New Scriptorium will be the site of new writing for and about Arbroath.

Designed and made by the artist Bobby Niven, this little building directly responds to the history and context of Arbroath Abbey. It was designed to consider the history and skills of the medieval period along with the design and decoration of that time. Constructed off site, it has a green oak frame created by Angus based carpenters.

We know that Arbroath Abbey was a very large and active community including monks who transcribed and illuminated documents, and bound early manuscripts into books. The ability to write and convey information was as powerful then as it is today.

The programme for The New Scriptorium includes writers residencies, events, workshops and school projects.

For more information visit –

Www.arbroathfestival.com or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Arbroath2021

Commissioned by the Arbroath 2020 Committee through Angus Place Partnership with Angus Council, ANGUSAlive, Creative Scotland and Hospitalfield. We are grateful to Historic Environment Scotland for working with us to achieve this project on such fragile historic ground. Funding was awarded through Town Centre Fund and Creative Scotland.

Visitors to the Abbey will be able to access the interior The New Scriptorium during public events and workshops.

Access to the Abbey Visitor Centre, Abbey Grounds (reduced) is £5 with concessions available.

Arbroath Abbey is open:

1 April to 30 September, 10am – 5pm

1 October to 31 March, 10am – 4pm