Morayvia
Description
Moray's Science and Technology Experience Project Morayvia formed in May 2011 to take forward work started by the Nimrod Heritage Group. We purchased the last Nimrod in Moray XV244 now named 'Duke of Edinburgh' following approval from Buckingham Palace. We have fielded a mobile aircraft exhibit capability since June 2012 including the largest mobile aircraft section - 40ft of Nimrod XV240. In June 2014 we took a lease on a former primary school site at Kinloss to turn it into a science and technology centre, whilst also progressing a Community Asset Transfer application for the site with Moray Council. We have acquired other exhibits such as a Green Goddess and a Commer Fire Engine, A redundant Super Puma simulator cockpit donated by Bristow, as well as a Jet Provost and Vampire cockpit. We are pursuing procurement of a Sea King helicopter as this too is a key piece of Moray's aviation history. However, we are also progressing science and technology exhibits, and have secured funding from the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation for a mobile planetarium. Morayvia has been run by volunteers and we know we face a mountain trying to take this project forward but it has to be done, whatever the outcome. Your support can help to move the project forward and give it a greater chance of success.
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Exhibits
Following the arrival of our Jaguar GR3 aircraft, the team have been busy again this week with the fitting of the tail and wings back onto the fuselage. So if you haven't seen it, now you can see the complete thing! Thanks again to Las Plant Hire Ltd for their assistance with the lifting operations.
Shop
Open today and tomorrow, we have more Corgi items in stock, and not just aircraft, we also have a selection of the "Super Haulers" range, featuring Eddie Stobart trucks, and the Airfix "Quick Build" range which has a selection of cars.
Timeline Photos
If you haven't visited recently, there have been a few changes, with the newest arrival being a Jaguar GR3 aircraft, but not long before that we took delivery of a Herald front fuselage section. The aircraft it was salvaged from had a varied history, with its final flight in April 1997.
Timeline Photos
If you haven't visited recently, there have been a few changes, with the newest arrival being a Jaguar GR3 aircraft, but not long before that we took delivery of a Herald front fuselage section. The aircraft it was salvaged from had a varied history, with its final flight in April 1997.
Timeline Photos
If you haven't visited recently, there have been a few changes, with the newest arrival being a Jaguar GR3 aircraft, but not long before that we took delivery of a Herald front fuselage section. The aircraft it was salvaged from had a varied history, with its final flight in April 1997.
Leader launches £3.5m community funding round for Moray
So yesterday was busy, as we hosted the launch of the new Moray Leader programme aimed at funding local initiatives to the tune of £3.5m. An excellent programme which will really help the local area! http://ow.ly/bSDg30c5BCi
Kids from Belarus look to the stars at Sci-Tech centre
It was great to have a group of children from Belarus visit us this week, with the fine weather today you can too - open today and tomorrow 11am - 5pm http://ow.ly/RmGb30c5B1p
New £3.5m European funding programme to be launched
We are delighted and honoured to be hosting the launch of this new funding programme. Moray Leader is funding aimed and supporting projects that contribute to economic and community development. Read more here; http://ow.ly/2DLa30bWS5o
SCO Family Day - Morayvia
Now for something completely different! Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for a fun-filled Sunday of musical activities set among our collection of aerospace and astronomy exhibits. Percussion workshops will take place from 11.30am to 12.15pm and 1.30 to 2.15pm. Hear musicians perform, take part in musical workshops, try playing musical instruments and meet SCO musicians. Please note family tickets are available for purchase directly from Morayvia.
Jaguar GR3: the latest arrival at Morayvia - Morayvia
Flashback Friday This week's #FlashbackFriday is looking back only to last week, and the arrival of our latest exhibit a Jaguar GR3. You can see more images and find out more by following the link below to our website. Thanks to Limehillock Quarries and Las Plant Hire Ltd for their assistance!
Morayvia's cover photo
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