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19.07.2022 - 15:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Taymouth Castle’s owners have pledged to stay connected with the community in Kenmore as it embarks on a £300 million restoration project of the castle, estate and village properties at the end of Loch Tay.
Taymouth Castle is owned by a US-based investment group including entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria.
Managing the castle restoration project is Discovery Land Company (DLC) who have two project managers living in the village of Kenmore who will be “always available” to speak to local groups.
The architect at the helm is Perth-based Eric Strickland and the building contractor is UK firm Thomas Johnston.
The American-based luxury resort developer invited local stakeholders to tour the extensive castle building, which was greatly enlarged to impress Queen Victoria but in recent years has stood empty and mothballed.
A spokesperson for DLC explained that about 20-40 workmen are busy on site and that the first phase of a huge building project that will see the castle interior restored and over 100 new homes built in the grounds had begun.
Inside, first priority is being given to the grand public rooms on the ground and first floor.
Higher up the building is going to be a far bigger job requiring significant investment.
It will take a year and upwards of £400,000 alone to repair a grand stained glass window.
The building was described as being in a “really bad state of repair” with some “fundamental problems” to remedy like water ingress in some places.
Stonemasons are working on structural repairs and the castle restoration is expected to take up the next three years.
DLC would not comment on previous owners and the failed attempt to section the castle rooms into timeshare apartments.
It was also not prepared to say who
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Geri Horner is said to have told Liz Truss to “go for” the role of Conservative leader amid criticism she faced for hugging MP Nadine Dorries at the Women’s Euro 2022 final.The Spice Girls singer was pictured with the Culture Secretary as the Lionesses led England to victory against Germany on Sunday evening (July 31). “Girl power radiating from Wembley tonight,” Dorries captioned the image on Twitter.Many fans subsequently pointed out Dorries’ history of voting against gay marriage and “only recently demonising the trans community”.A photo has since emerged of Horner with Truss, who is currently going up against Rishi Sunak to become the next UK Prime Minister.Speaking to MailPlus about meeting the Spice Girls star, Truss explained: “[Horner] said ‘go for it’, she was very positive.” See the photo below.How long before Geri Halliwell is the next Culture Secretary pic.twitter.com/5NLGs8kTJ7— dominic dyer (@domdyer70) August 1, 2022While some fans expressed their disappointment with Horner (née Halliwell), others said that they weren’t surprised because the singer had previously described Margaret Thatcher as the “original Spice Girl”.Horner also paid tribute to the late PM following her death in 2013, writing: “Thinking of our 1st Lady of girl power, Margaret Thatcher, a green grocer’s daughter who taught me any thing is possible…x.”The final result of the Tory leadership contest will be announced on September 5.
Good Morning Britain. The presenter was flooded with messages as she shared the photo of herself settling down to watch the Love Island final on Monday night. She could be seen fully ready for the last episode of the 2022 series of the ITV2 dating show, donning a white dressing gown which had been branded with her name in the show's classic bright pink lettering.
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Geri Horner and daughter Bluebell headed out together on Tuesday night to cheer on the Lionesses as they fought for a place in the Euro 2022 finals.MORE: Geri Horner shares powerful message in stunning outfitThe mother and daughter duo made their way to Sheffield's Bramall Lane, the home of Sheffield United, to see England beat Sweden and win a place in Sunday's final - and it was definitely a night to remember for the pair.WATCH: Geri and Bluebell celebrate the Lionesses' win against SwedenGeri shared several photos from the night, showing her and her 16-year-old daughter matching in personalised England shirts.INSIDE: Geri and Christian Horner's epic homes unveiled as £440m fortune announcedRELATED: Geri Horner surprises fans as she poses with son Monty inside family homeAnother picture showed the pair smiling for the camera, and the resemblance is uncanny! The duo shared a sweet kiss ahead of the match"A moment in history! @lionesses #letgirlsplay," the former Spice Girl captioned the post.A second post included several videos of Geri celebrating several goals and singing Sweet Caroline alongside the whole stadium after the team's win."Girl power @lionesses! So proud of you. #weuro2022 female football even better than the boys! come on Wembley!" she wrote.Fans were delighted with the updates and couldn't believe how much Bluebell, Geri's daughter with British-American film director Sacha Gervasi, has grown up.
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Kennedy Center Honors in December. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced Thursday that the Irish rock band along with actor George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant and composer Tania León are being honored this year.
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