Dunvegan Castle Repair
DUNVEGAN CASTLE ROOF REPAIR TO GO AHEAD
28 January 2010
The MacLeod Estate is pleased to announce that the first phase of works to repair and renew Dunvegan Castle's lead roof will begin on 1st February 2010, thanks to a £598,000 grant from Historic Scotland and a £100,000 loan from Highland Opportunity Ltd. The balance of the estimated £1.1 million cost will be funded by the MacLeod Estate by taking on very high debt levels in its effort to secure this vital historic building for the community and future generations to enjoy. The firm awarded this prestigious contract is D.Blake & Co Ltd of Edinburgh and the scheduled works are due to be completed in December 2010. During these essential works, Dunvegan Castle & Gardens will be open to the public from the 1st April to the 15th October 2010 as advertised.
Although this is very good news for Dunvegan and the Isle of Skye, the MacLeod Estate continues to face a serious challenge in maintaining the fabric of this historic castle while continuing to play an important role within the community, both as an employer and contributor to the island's tourist industry.
Dunvegan Castle is at the heart of the 42,000 acre MacLeod Estate. As the ancestral home of the Chief of clan MacLeod for 800 years, it is a major tourist attraction and key driver of economic growth on the Isle of Skye, acting as a magnet for over one hundred thousand visitors every year. Dunvegan Castle underpins both the community and local economy of North West Skye and is well known throughout the world. It is also one of the largest providers of private sector employment and has a strong track record of investing in this fragile economic area.
For further information please contact:
Hugh MacLeod
Estate Manager
MacLeod Estate
Dunvegan House
Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
t: 01470 521 206
e: info@dunvegancastle.com
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