Financial impact of coronavirus crisis prompts temporary closure of Ross-shire landmark Eilean Donan Castle

AN iconic Ross-shire visitor attraction has temporarily closed because of the financial impact of Covid-19.

Eilean Donan Castle is one of the county's most recognisable and most photographed landmarks and, in normal years, one of its most successful visitor attractions.

The Lochaslh attraction tweeted: "It is with much sadness and great regret that we have to announce the immediate temporary closure of Eilean Donan Castle and our Heilan Scran Takeaway until further notice.

"Our Gift Shop and Eilean Donan Apartments will stay open for the time-being but will remain under review."

Asked about the reason for closure, it said: "The financial impact of Covid-19."

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Castle won't open until it's ready

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