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The Hebridean Way offers a unique cycling experience across Scotland's Outer Hebrides. The route, which stretches across over ...
James MacPherson, District Architect at HES, said: "We are delighted to be progressing works to the interior of the castle ...
Kisimul Castle at Castlebay on Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, is a 15th century castle that was once the clan Macneil stronghold. Now, five years since its closure to the public, “essential” ...
The muskets and halberds are stamped with dates from 1742 and 1743, dating them back to the time of the Jacobite Risings. The armorial, a metal coat of arms which has been painted and lacquered ...
The works are the next stage in HES’s long-term goal to reopen Kisimul Castle to visitors once it is safe to do so. Last year, High-Level Masonry inspections and associated works took place to ...
“We appreciate that the communities of Barra and Vatersay are keen to showcase Kisimul Castle to visitors who arrive from all over the world, and we will continue to work closely with the local ...