LEWS CASTLE STUDY WORKSHOP- 10 June 2007
A half day study workshop on Lews Castle will take place at Lews Castle College, Stornoway on Tuesday 19 June. The event will be led by LDN architects and some places are still available to any interested parties. - more
HLF FUNDING FOR LEWS CASTLE PLANS- 22 January 2007
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded Comhairle nan Eilean a project planning grant of up to £30,000 to assist with the development of regeneration proposals for Lews Castle. - more
Project Planning Lews Castle- 08 November 2006
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking to appoint specialist consultants to develop the regeneration proposals for Lews Castle to Heritage Lottery Fund guidelines.
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Comhairle Consults on Castle Proposals- 18 July 2006
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is consulting the community and other interested parties on proposals for the regeneration of Lews Castle. A wide ranging feasibility study has concluded that the Castle should be repaired and adapted to provide a new and - more
LEWS CASTLE PROPOSALS UNVEILED- 31 January 2006
Detailed proposals to repair the A- Listed Lews Castle and convert it into an 18-bedroom, 4 star hotel, functions venue and museum were unveiled today by the Lews Castle Trust Steering Group.
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Feasibility Study Nearing Completion- 21 December 2005
Lews Castle Trust Steering Group considers sketch designs of Lews Castle Hotel & Museum project. - more
Consultants Present Feasibility Study Interim Report- 26 January 2005
Consultants Austin Smith: Lord and Tourism Resources Company have presented the interim report of their feasibility study on the future of Lews Castle. - more
January Gales Damage Castle Grounds- 19 January 2005
A severe gale on Tuesday on Tuesday 11 January caused extensive damage to the Castle Grounds. - more
Consultants Study Lews Castle Potential- 22 September 2004
A consultant team led by Austin-Smith:Lord and Tourism Resources Company has been appointed to undertake a detailed feasibility study of Lews Castle. - more
Feasibility Study- 11 June 2004
Expressions of interest sought for Lews Castle Feasibility Study. - more
Development Partners Sought for Lews Castle- 10 July 2003
Lews Castle Trust has launched a marketing campaign aimed at attracting private sector development partners for the repair and and development of Lews Castle. - more
Lews Castle website goes on line.- 07 July 2003
Lews Castle Trust has launched a website to support its plans for repairing and developing Lews Castle. - more