- The
University of Stirling, The University of the Highlands and Islands and The
Glasgow School of Art join forces with Perth’s archaeology, heritage and
cultural bodies in a project to locate and recreate the city’s lost
Charterhouse and the Royal Tombs of the medieval Stewart dynasty which it
contained. - Project
aims to harness potential of heritage in economic and cultural regeneration. - Public
showcase at Perth Museum on Saturday on 25 February.
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Truth can often be
stranger than fiction as a story that could have come straight out of The Game of Thrones illustrates. 580
years ago today, 21 February 1437, James I of Scotland was brutally murdered by
Sir Robert Graham, an acolyte of the Earl of Atholl, in a bloody struggle for
the Scottish throne. In the aftermath the Queen, Joan Beaufort, who survived
the attack, wreaked a terrifying
retribution upon the traitors in one of the most brutal, savage and grisly acts
of revenge Scotland had seen.
stranger than fiction as a story that could have come straight out of The Game of Thrones illustrates. 580
years ago today, 21 February 1437, James I of Scotland was brutally murdered by
Sir Robert Graham, an acolyte of the Earl of Atholl, in a bloody struggle for
the Scottish throne. In the aftermath the Queen, Joan Beaufort, who survived
the attack, wreaked a terrifying
retribution upon the traitors in one of the most brutal, savage and grisly acts
of revenge Scotland had seen.
James and his wife
Joan were both buried in Perth’s ‘Charterhouse’, a monastery of Carthusian monks which
he had commissioned as a showcase and future mausoleum for his dynasty. A century later, the sister of Henry VIII of
England, Margaret Tudor, consort of King James IV of Scotland, was also buried
here.
Joan were both buried in Perth’s ‘Charterhouse’, a monastery of Carthusian monks which
he had commissioned as a showcase and future mausoleum for his dynasty. A century later, the sister of Henry VIII of
England, Margaret Tudor, consort of King James IV of Scotland, was also buried
here.
Today, 21 February
2017, experts in archaeology, Scottish history and 3d visualisation from the University
of Stirling, The University of the Highlands and Islands and the School of
Simulation and Visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art announced a joint
venture that seeks to locate the Charterhouse site – and the tombs within it –
and recreate it as a virtual museum for the 21st century.
2017, experts in archaeology, Scottish history and 3d visualisation from the University
of Stirling, The University of the Highlands and Islands and the School of
Simulation and Visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art announced a joint
venture that seeks to locate the Charterhouse site – and the tombs within it –
and recreate it as a virtual museum for the 21st century.
Project lead Professor
Richard Oram, Dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of Stirling, said:
Richard Oram, Dean of Arts and Humanities at the University of Stirling, said:
“Perth’s Charterhouse was unique in Scotland. James built it to be the spiritual focus of
his dynasty and poured huge sums of money into it to create a splendid setting
for his tomb. Medieval descriptions speak of the magnificence of the church,
but nothing of it remains above ground to be seen today – the whole monastery
was plundered and demolished at the Reformation.
his dynasty and poured huge sums of money into it to create a splendid setting
for his tomb. Medieval descriptions speak of the magnificence of the church,
but nothing of it remains above ground to be seen today – the whole monastery
was plundered and demolished at the Reformation.
“Working with our archaeology colleagues and the wider community in
Perth, we aim to locate the Charterhouse buildings and recover as much of their
plan as possible to allow us to ‘build’ a virtual reconstruction of the complex
and restore the jewel in the crown of the city’s lost medieval heritage. Unearthing this almost forgotten building
will transform understanding of Perth’s place in James I’s ambitions: locating
the royal tombs within the church would be the icing on the cake.”
Perth, we aim to locate the Charterhouse buildings and recover as much of their
plan as possible to allow us to ‘build’ a virtual reconstruction of the complex
and restore the jewel in the crown of the city’s lost medieval heritage. Unearthing this almost forgotten building
will transform understanding of Perth’s place in James I’s ambitions: locating
the royal tombs within the church would be the icing on the cake.”
The Centre for History
at the University of the Highlands and Islands has an exceptional reputation
for innovation in research, public history and the provision of higher
education. One of the university’s thirteen partner colleges is the vibrant
campus at Perth.
at the University of the Highlands and Islands has an exceptional reputation
for innovation in research, public history and the provision of higher
education. One of the university’s thirteen partner colleges is the vibrant
campus at Perth.
Dr Lucy Dean, the
newest member of the Centre for History team at the University of the Highlands
and Islands and co-investigator on the project, adds:
newest member of the Centre for History team at the University of the Highlands
and Islands and co-investigator on the project, adds:
“In the early fifteenth century, Perth was at the geographical heart of
the country, a few miles from the inaugural site of Scottish kings, and the
setting for parliaments, exchequers, church courts, royal ceremonial, and a
bustling hub for trade in the later fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries.
The murder of James I was a pivotal moment that saw a rapid end to Perth’s
status.
the country, a few miles from the inaugural site of Scottish kings, and the
setting for parliaments, exchequers, church courts, royal ceremonial, and a
bustling hub for trade in the later fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries.
The murder of James I was a pivotal moment that saw a rapid end to Perth’s
status.
The Charterhouse Project will allow the local, national and world
communities the opportunity to discover and re-discover the fascinating history
of this lost capital through innovative research and delivery methods.
Moreover, both the research and the products it will produce will offer
innovative educational tools and involvement for all levels from primary to
high education and beyond.”
communities the opportunity to discover and re-discover the fascinating history
of this lost capital through innovative research and delivery methods.
Moreover, both the research and the products it will produce will offer
innovative educational tools and involvement for all levels from primary to
high education and beyond.”
The Glasgow School of
Art’s School of Simulation and Visualisation is in the forefront of 3D
visualisation and virtual reality in projects including the Scottish Ten (with
Historic Environment Scotland) and the Definitive Human Anatomy (with Royal College
of Surgeons of Edinburgh and NES). Project lead at SimVis, Paul Wilson, said:
Art’s School of Simulation and Visualisation is in the forefront of 3D
visualisation and virtual reality in projects including the Scottish Ten (with
Historic Environment Scotland) and the Definitive Human Anatomy (with Royal College
of Surgeons of Edinburgh and NES). Project lead at SimVis, Paul Wilson, said:
“The Charterhouse Project offers the opportunity to use state of the
art 3D visualisation techniques to bring this exciting period of history to
life, and to create a vivid sensory experience of James I’s
burial place in 360 / 3D Super High definition which would be accessible across
a range of different platforms and devices.”
art 3D visualisation techniques to bring this exciting period of history to
life, and to create a vivid sensory experience of James I’s
burial place in 360 / 3D Super High definition which would be accessible across
a range of different platforms and devices.”
The
public will have a chance to learn more about the project on Saturday 25
February 2017 through a digital presentation at Perth Museum and Gallery (10am
– 12 noon). A walking tour of the city (12.30pm -2pm) will offer the
opportunity to hear about King James I’s dreams to make Perth the capital of
Scotland, how these were violently ended in 1437, and how archaeological and
historical research are helping to tell the story.
public will have a chance to learn more about the project on Saturday 25
February 2017 through a digital presentation at Perth Museum and Gallery (10am
– 12 noon). A walking tour of the city (12.30pm -2pm) will offer the
opportunity to hear about King James I’s dreams to make Perth the capital of
Scotland, how these were violently ended in 1437, and how archaeological and
historical research are helping to tell the story.
Further information on the project visit: www.kingjames1ofscotland.co.uk
Follow developments on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingjames1ofscotland
and Twitter: @james1ofscots
and Twitter: @james1ofscots
Ends
For further information, images and interviews contact:
Lesley Booth, Press and Media Relations, The Glasgow School of Art
0779 941 4474, lesley@newcenturypr.com / press@gsa.ac.uk
Rachel MacBeath, Communications Officer, University of Stirling
01786 467 760, r.a.macbeath@stir.ac.uk
Susan Szymborski-Welsh, Communications Officer, University of the
Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands
01463 279 210, susan.szymborski@uhi.ac.uk
Notes for Editors
About Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School
of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools of
Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing
industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be traced to
1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art and design in Glasgow,
which was described as the single most influential factor in the development of
eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is internationally recognised
as one of Europe’s leading university-level institutions for the visual
creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to research and teaching brings
disciplines together to explore problems in new ways to find innovative
solutions. The studio creates the environment for inter-disciplinary working,
peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to
addressing many of the great challenges confronting society and contemporary
business.
of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools of
Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing
industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s lineage can be traced to
1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art and design in Glasgow,
which was described as the single most influential factor in the development of
eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is internationally recognised
as one of Europe’s leading university-level institutions for the visual
creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to research and teaching brings
disciplines together to explore problems in new ways to find innovative
solutions. The studio creates the environment for inter-disciplinary working,
peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to
addressing many of the great challenges confronting society and contemporary
business.
The
School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) currently specialises in postgraduate
teaching and research. It has been a leader in research and development within
the field of high-end 3D simulation and visualisation since 1997.Working with
EU and UK Research Councils, Government departments and blue-chip companies,
SimVis has created advanced visualisation products in various industries
including the automotive, built environment, defence, shipbuilding and medical
sectors. SimVis has a strong background in the medical visualisation sector,
and has produced 3D digital models of selected anatomy to support activities
such as pre-operative planning, risk reduction, surgical simulation and
increased patient safety.
School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) currently specialises in postgraduate
teaching and research. It has been a leader in research and development within
the field of high-end 3D simulation and visualisation since 1997.Working with
EU and UK Research Councils, Government departments and blue-chip companies,
SimVis has created advanced visualisation products in various industries
including the automotive, built environment, defence, shipbuilding and medical
sectors. SimVis has a strong background in the medical visualisation sector,
and has produced 3D digital models of selected anatomy to support activities
such as pre-operative planning, risk reduction, surgical simulation and
increased patient safety.
SimVis is a partner in the CCDV (with Historic
Environment Scotland) which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and has
recently completed 3D models of Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage
site, the Forth Bridge. SimVis also created the award-winning 3D visualisations
and soundscapes for the state of the art digital battle scenes as part of the
transformation of visitor facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle
of Bannockburn in 2014 and last year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to
work on the company’s new visitor centre.
Environment Scotland) which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and has
recently completed 3D models of Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage
site, the Forth Bridge. SimVis also created the award-winning 3D visualisations
and soundscapes for the state of the art digital battle scenes as part of the
transformation of visitor facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle
of Bannockburn in 2014 and last year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to
work on the company’s new visitor centre.
University of Stirling
The
University of Stirling is ranked fifth in Scotland and 40th in the UK for
research intensity in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Stirling is
committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which
has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues,
providing solutions and helping to shape society.
University of Stirling is ranked fifth in Scotland and 40th in the UK for
research intensity in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Stirling is
committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which
has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues,
providing solutions and helping to shape society.
Interdisciplinary
in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and
facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between
staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.
in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and
facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between
staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.
As Stirling
celebrates 50 years, it retains a pioneering spirit and a passion for
innovation. The University’s scenic central Scotland campus – complete with a
loch, castle and golf course – is home to more than 12,000 students and 1500
staff representing around 120 nationalities. This includes an ever-expanding
base for postgraduate study.
celebrates 50 years, it retains a pioneering spirit and a passion for
innovation. The University’s scenic central Scotland campus – complete with a
loch, castle and golf course – is home to more than 12,000 students and 1500
staff representing around 120 nationalities. This includes an ever-expanding
base for postgraduate study.
The University of the
Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands
The University of the
Highlands and Islands is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university
encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and
Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 13 independent
colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities,
but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university
structure.
Highlands and Islands is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university
encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and
Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 13 independent
colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities,
but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university
structure.
Our reputation is built on our innovative approach
to learning and our distinctive research and curriculum – all enriched by the
people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage of the Highlands and
Islands and its communities.
to learning and our distinctive research and curriculum – all enriched by the
people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage of the Highlands and
Islands and its communities.
We have 40,000 students at the heart of our
partnership and we are measured by their success. Our curriculum is designed to
meet current and future local and regional needs and to attract other students
to the Highlands and Islands to study.
partnership and we are measured by their success. Our curriculum is designed to
meet current and future local and regional needs and to attract other students
to the Highlands and Islands to study.
The team will also work
closely with Perth and Kinross Council and local groups (including Culture
Perth and Kinross, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, Alder Archaeology, and
Perth Society of Natural Sciences) as the project is developed.
closely with Perth and Kinross Council and local groups (including Culture
Perth and Kinross, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, Alder Archaeology, and
Perth Society of Natural Sciences) as the project is developed.