The refurbishment has begun!

 

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The migration globe

As many visitors, members, friends, and followers know, the Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is now closed for alterations.

Already the changes that are taking place, give us a sense of excitement of what is to come.

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Packing up the shop

In the last days of December we started to dismantle a few things: the shop stock has been packed and put in a safe place, most of the computers have been removed, and the furniture has been moved or hidden, far away from the dust that the works will raise this month.

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Removal of the old interpretation panels has begun

At the moment our Visitor Centre feels odd to us. The panels that we knew are being taken off and some exhibitions are going to be disassembled. There is nothing on the entrance desk and no binoculars and telescopes at the windows.

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Telescopes and binoculars removed

Strange, eh?

But don’t worry, we are still here working hard to transform the Visitor Centre into an even better meeting point for everyone!

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Dust sheets up to protect existing exhibits

We are working every day to organise the new displays and exhibitions, so don’t forget to check our social media for more updates!

Marika Davoli – European Volunteer Service – Visitor Centre Assistant

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