A £19.5m project, restoring an iconic castle to it's former glory as featured on Channel 4's Great British Buildings: Restoration of the Year!
LEWS CASTLE
OUTER HEBRIDES
A flagship cultural and economic regeneration project undertaken in phases over 5 years. The £19.5m project was funded by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish Government, the European Regional Development Fund and Bord na Gaidhlig along with significant private investment from ourselves to deliver an iconic restoration.
The project has created luxury holiday accommodation on the upper floors of the Castle with 23 bedrooms in a flexible configuration of individual suites and apartments with one to three bedrooms which are operated by our partner company Together Travel. The restoration of the Lews Castle fulfils a long-held aspiration of the local community to see the iconic building brought back to life.The 19th century castle had lain vacant for almost 20 years and was at risk by the time the initial repair works started in 2012.
“The Comhairle and its partners must be congratulated on developing what is now a beautiful venue for both local residents and visitors to the island to enjoy, telling the unique story of the islands in an amazing setting. It will also be a fantastic boost for the local economy, increasing tourism, creating jobs and bringing additional revenue to the islands.”
A £19.5M REDEVELOPMENT
Joint venture
Natural Land
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
The Heritage Lottery Fund
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Historic Environment Scotland
The Scottish Government
The European Regional Development Fund
Bord na Gaidhlig
Location
Stornoway, Outer Hebrides
Categories
Holiday
Residential
Food and Beverage
Leisure
It’s our mission to share and preserve the world’s most beautiful spaces — and create real, enduring value. To that end, we select projects based on their inherent potential.
Our collective experience and expertise affords us the rare opportunity to craft resort communities that preserve the character, beauty and traditions of the landscapes they call home. It’s our mission to share and preserve the world’s most beautiful spaces — and create real, enduring value. To that end, we select projects based on their inherent potential.
