MIDLOTHIAN Nissan dealer Alex F Noble & Son has supplied a 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 to the world-famous Rosslyn Chapel.
The holy grail of zero emission compact vans is already bringing significant savings in running costs for the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, the charity which oversees the chapel’s conservation and public access, while also helping the environment by bringing CO2 emissions down to zero at the point of use.
Founded in 1446 as a place of worship, with services continuing to be held there weekly, Rosslyn Chapel attracts visitors from far and wide, drawn by its mysterious carvings and lovely setting.
However, from 2003 onwards, the chapel’s profile greatly increased after featuring in the famous Dan Brown novel The Da Vinci Code, and again after its subsequent appearance in the 2006 movie starring Tom Hanks.
Ian Gardner, Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said: “Rosslyn Chapel currently holds a ‘silver’ award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme, so working in an environmentally-friendly way is very important to us.
“Many of our business-related journeys are in the local area around Midlothian and so leasing this electric van is an ideal way for us to operate economically, efficiently and sustainably.”
Alastair Loudon, an electric vehicle (EV) specialist at Alex F Noble & Son Nissan, said: “We’re very pleased to see Rosslyn Chapel placing their faith in Nissan with the addition of an e-NV200 all-electric van, which seems to be already proving ideal for their busy daily journey schedule and saving money at the same time.”
