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Sean Murphy

Popular Kismul Castle to remain closed for summer as MP hits out as conservation works continue

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has responded to calls from a Scottish MP to explain why a popular tourist attraction on the island of Barra will remain closed this summer.

MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (formerly the Western Isles) Angus MacNeil made a post on his own website on Monday, May 23, asking for Alex Paterson, chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland to come to the island to explain to the community why Kisimul Castle will remain closed this summer.

The SNP MP stated that HES is not "living up to their promises" on Kisimul Castle, adding that the local community feel let down and angered by the organisation's attitude toward the castle.

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