The castle in Aberdeenshire lost its pink hue after damage from rain and climate change. The conservation project to restore it to its former glory should take a year.
Craigievar Castle in Scotland has been enveloped in pink mesh for a major conservation project in a bid to restore its"fairytale" aesthetics.Cinderella castle was covered in seven storeys of the protective pink mesh as restoration work is set to begin.
Craigievar's multiple turrets and pink walls are famous features of the castle, but these have been challenged by extreme weather.The National Trust of Scotland is undertaking the revamp, having replaced the wall's finish in 2009, but capricious weather patterns caused by climate change means more work is needed to ensure the castle can withstand the increasingly wet weather.
Iain Hawkins, a regional director for NTS, said:"Craigievar holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the local community, across Scotland and indeed globally, thanks in no small part to the castle's famous pink exterior introduced in 1824 by Sir John Forbes." The castle embraces the Scottish Baronial style and is among the best-preserved tower houses in Scotland.'Make Craigievar pink again'Mr Hawkins said:"It's our duty to ensure that this much-loved castle is protected against climate change in a way that is sympathetic to the natural environment and heritage of this magnificent building.
While Craigievar's grounds will remain open to visitors throughout the works, facilities will be closed.
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