Issue 39 Sept 23 - Journal - Page 46
Raising The Standard Project
The £1.6m restoration is part of the castle’s Raising the
Standard Project, which has been supported by The
Prince’s Foundation, who acted as advisors to Braemar
Community Ltd throughout the project.
As well as conserving the fabric, developing the landscaping and work to make the castle more accessible, the
project aims to innovatively re-interpret the castle’s story
and introduce new opportunities for learning and
engagement, and to elevate the castle’s visitor experience
creating to a top-class attraction.
Initiatives include a new website, online booking and
presence on the Bloomberg Connects app alongside more
than 200 places of interest around the world, placing
Braemar Castle on the international radar. Together with
this sits a full programme of activities including outreach
within the wider area and events to be held at the castle
which engage the community with the heritage on its
doorstep.
The castle’s rebirth has also received royal backing: The
Prince’s Foundation has had an advisory role throughout
the project development, while a young student linked to
its Building Craft Programme has been hands-on removing the old cement harling and applying traditional lime
replacement.
Find out more at www.raisingthestandard.org.uk
Below, Braemar Castle (July 2023)
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