The Scotsman

Castle fortified after lightning strike damage

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Castle ruins on Skye have been stabilised after the historic building was struck by lightning.

The walls of Castle Moil at Kyleakin have been fortified.

The building was first establishe­d by the Vikings before becoming a mack in non clan stronghold in the 15th century.

Repair works were commission­ed by Highland Council after a lightning strike in february smashed the top off one wall.

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