A CHARITY set up to support and promote Dundonald Castle has welcomed news of a vital cash injection to support the historic site's visitor centre.
The Friends of Dundonald Castle announced that it has successfully secured funding from the Scottish Building Society, administered by Foundation Scotland.
The local castle is a Scheduled A List Monument, home to the Stewart dynasty and welcomes visitors from across the globe to the Visitor Centre and Museum.
The Friends' general manager Kirsteen Croll said "We are extremely grateful to the Scottish Building Society and Foundation Scotland for their support.
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"This funding will be used as a contribution towards providing the much needed services offered within our busy community hub at Dundonald Castle Visitor Centre.
"At a time when many are experiencing significant rising costs, we alongside our generous funders aim to provide a place of warmth, comfort and joy for our community members over the winter months.
"Once again thanks to the Scottish Building Society and Foundation Scotland for their acknowledgement of the work our charity carries out on behalf of our community”.
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