Taymouth: Credit Where It’s Due

There seems to be too much focus on a few old codgers and a golf course. I read the Comment online (as I am now living in Queensland, Australia). Please let the readers consider what they have gained from all this, not what they lost.

I was the Project Manager at Taymouth castle for two years and carried out major structural repairs at a huge expense to two individuals south of the border. In the Kenmore and surrounding area and, in fact, the whole of Scotland, people should be grateful for the contribution that has been made by Mr French and Mr Wellington. They have saved one of our national treasures.

When I arrived at Taymouth castle for the first time I was shocked that such an important building was left in such bad condition. The previous owner had done the bare minimum and the castle was a couple of years away from ruin. This building was in a shocking state. All the roofs have been completley replaced and every concievable structural repair done. The castle has been stabilised for generations to enjoy, at no cost to anyone!

Mr French and Mr Wellington should be praised for their efforts, there was no one else prepared to take on such a major project with so many unknown costs. They have saved Taymouth castle and for that we should all give them a break!