A new kirk is built on Shillinghill, and Temple Old Kirk is abandoned.

Robert Dundas of Arniston has the roof of Temple Old Kirk removed in circa 1840, as the building is thought dangerous for the children who liked to play inside.

Scottish architectural historian James Ferguson draws the roofless building.

Ownership of Temple Old Kirk passes to Midlothian Council.

The condition of Temple Old Kirk has deteriorated, and Midlothian Council undertakes repairs between 1982 and 1985.

The local paper reports that 'Repairs are completed at Temple Old Kirk'.

Midlothian Council erected Heras fencing around the kirk following a notice of its poor condition.

Group of interested people from Temple and surrounding area operate as a sub-committee of Moorfoot Community Council with funding promised by Midlothian Council and Carcant fund to support their efforts.

February

The sub-committee formalises as Temple Old Kirk Friends and holds its first meeting. We are now officially recognised by OSCR, the Scottish Charity regulator, as a ‘SCIO’ – a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

September

First meeting with architect David Nimmo.

October

The Gorebridge Community Choir performs at our first Open Day.

March

David Nimmo comes with a stonemason to assess the state of Temple Old Kirk.

June

Archaeology Scotland, working with Temple Old Kirk Friends, carry out a Total Station and photographic survey at Temple Churchyard as part of Archaeology Scotland’s Adopt-a-Monument scheme. The work is coordinated by Andy Jepson (in blue on left).

February

TOKF commissions an archaeological assessment, a laser survey, and a stone and mortar analysis, supported by a grant from the Monument Management Fund. A 3D mirror ball survey of the Old Kirk is also conducted, enabling a detailed, stone-by-stone inspection of the structure, alongside a structural survey by Will Rudd. These projects are funded through a combination of separate grants from the Monument Management Fund and contributions from TOKF’s own resources.

April

TOKF organises a tour of local graveyards. ICON-accredited consultant conservator Nic Boyes comes to assess the possibility of restoring John Craig’s headstone.

July

TOKF organise a second tour of local graveyards.

An exhibition about TOKF is mounted at the old Debenhams store at Ocean Terminal.

December

Emergency shoring is put in place to guard against another fall of stone from within the lancet window on the north wall of Temple Old Kirk.

February

Successful application for funds from UK Shared Prosperity Fund; workshop held to forward the Register of Memorials.

August

New noticeboard erected at Temple Old Kirk.

October

Graveyard outing to Humbie and Crichton.

November

A cash donation is received from an anonymous donor for the establishment of an improved website.

December

A donation from Recording Angels was received to support the development of a TOK graveyard website, aimed at preserving their legacy and furthering the ongoing work of the TOKF group.

April

A conservation stonemason embarks on three weeks of emergency work at Temple Old Kirk. A Visitor Counter is installed inside the double gates at the lower end of the graveyard.

June

Conservation stonemasons start on a second period of emergency work at Temple Old Kirk.

September

Emergency work at Temple Old Kirk is finished.

TOKF joins Midlothian Open Doors Day on September 14th, and attracts 80 visitors.

August

New website launched to improve ability for potential supports to find, visit, donate to and volunteer for the Old Kirk and TOKF.