A well-known Scottish stronghold that is starred within the hit TV reveals Outlander and Sport of Thrones, Doune Fort, has simply reopened to the general public.
Most famously recognized for doubling as Fort Leoch in Outlander, the Stirling landmark was just lately compelled to place short-term restrictions in place final yr as a precaution for important high-level masonry inspections.
Historic Surroundings Scotland (HES), which manages the attraction, then performed a full survey of the location.
Fortunately, the favored vacationer attraction has been reopened with a particular entry hall put in place, that means guests can as soon as once more benefit from the inside of the fortress, together with the courtyard, basement, and most of the smaller chambers.
Director of Advertising and marketing and Engagement at Historic Surroundings Scotland (HES), Stephen Duncan, acknowledged that some minor entry restrictions will nonetheless stay in place, for ongoing conservation work, he mentioned: “We're delighted to have the ability to reopen the inside of the fortress as soon as extra after entry restrictions had been put in place for important excessive masonry work.
Guests are additionally inspired to discover the fortress grounds, together with the brand new pedestrian bridge over the Ardoch Burn.
Lately opened following a partnership between HES, VisitScotland, Stirling Council, and local people teams, it connects the fortress with different close by pure and heritage customer points of interest such because the River Teith, Doune Ponds, the Mill of Doune and the village itself.
Mr Duncan added: “We all know how eager guests are to benefit from the fortress, which is an iconic website and has featured in a wealth of productions, together with most just lately in Outlander.
“The fortress and the encircling village are a vastly fashionable vacation spot, and we stay up for welcoming guests again by the fortress doorways to allow them to get pleasure from this much-loved heritage attraction as soon as once more.”
Tickets for Doune Fort can be found to e book from the Historical past Awaits web page on the HES web site and superior reserving is advisable to ensure entry.
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