Rossyln Castle is to see a huge revamp as part of the historical site becomes a holiday let for tourists.
The ancient Midlothian site has stood near Edinburgh for centuries and will now be given a new lease of life as a wing is transformed into new accomodation.
Letting visitors truly experience the historical building, the East Range will be salvaged from ruin with a new roof and interior that is designed to save what is left of the framework.
After years of damage, the project is hoped to rejuvenate the castle and allow it to stand proud for years to come, as well as providing further income for the Rosslyn Chapel Trust.
Applications for planning, listed building and scheduled monument consent for work at Rosslyn Castle have been submitted to Midlothian Council and Historic Environment Scotland this week by Rosslyn Chapel Trust.
Ian Gardner, director of the trust, said: “This proposed project will help to prevent the further deterioration of important parts of the castle’s East Range, both above and below ground, which have suffered from continuous water ingress over centuries.
"It will also improve the quality of the experience for guests staying here and secure the long-term future of one of Midlothian’s most historically significant buildings.”
With plans now submitted for review, details have shown that the castle will have a kitchen and living room as well as enough beds to sleep six.
A number of more modern fittings will also be heating and insulation to bring the building into the 21st century.
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Speaking about the plans, Karen Nugent, of Page\Park architects, said: “It is unusual that a ruin and habitable house co-exist within the same footprint of a bigger building and, through this work, we will reintegrate both elements, following guidelines of leading conservation bodies in Scotland, the United Kingdom and Europe.
"We are delighted to be appointed to work on this exciting project, which will bring enormous benefits to the building for generations to come."
