A well-known citadel in Dumfries and Galloway has been compelled to shut its door to permit for ‘important’ repairs.
Caerlaverock Fortress, which featured within the 2011 romantic comedy The Decoy Bride starring David Tennant and Kelly Macdonald, solely reopened in August 2020 after being shut as a result of pandemic.
It's understood that a lot of weddings attributable to be held contained in the thirteenth century fortress have been affected by the sudden closure.
Nonetheless, Historic Setting Scotland (HES), who owns the triangle-shaped citadel, have pressured that ceremonies can nonetheless go forward within the beautiful grounds.
A HES spokesperson added that these wishing to cancel their massive day because of change have been supplied full refunds or another venue.
They mentioned: “Because of entry restrictions put in place as a precautionary measure whereas we undertake important excessive degree masonry inspections, there may be presently no customer entry to the citadel, nevertheless, the grounds stay accessible and open to guests.
“We're persevering with to supply marriage ceremony ceremonies within the citadel grounds, booked via the Gretna Wedding ceremony Bureau, with all couples made conscious of the present scenario.
“Relating to long term bookings, made earlier than the important restrictions had been put in place on the citadel, any couple who don't want to use the grounds for an outside ceremony are supplied a full refund or another venue through Gretna Wedding ceremony Bureau.”
The citadel, which is surrounded by a moat, has been demolished and rebuilt a number of instances and is a well-liked vacationer attraction.
It was besieged by the English in the course of the Wars of Scottish Independence whereas owned by the Maxwell household.
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