The £19million rescue of a Hebridean castle is running over budget – and some important finishing touches to the project could be affected.
The transformation of derelict Lews Castle in Stornoway into a plush hotel and museum is in its final stages.
But extra costs mean there is not enough cash to completely restore the morning room and dining room decoration as well as the interpretation of the castle, including a display of paintings in the dining room.
The ‘appropriate furnishing’ of the public rooms will also be affected, says a briefing by Western Isles Council.
Six of the world famous 12thcentury Lewis Chessmen ivory chess pieces will be displayed in the new museum and are expected to be a major draw when it opens… (View original article)