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Castle Rushen to re-open on Saturday

Major improvements at southern site

It's been confirmed a southern heritage attraction will be opening its doors to visitors this weekend.

Castletown Commissioners expressed frustration earlier this week, over the delay to the re-opening of Castle Rushen.

The director of Manx National Heritage says while the site has been closed a little later than hoped, the delay was planned.

Although conservation works are carried out each winter, the latest changes are the first major improvements to accessibility in the castle for thirty years.

Edmund Southworth says the works have been complex:

The castle will be open from Saturday (26 May).

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