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Historic Assynt members say their thoughts are with their 'friends' at Scottish Crannog Centre following devastating fire





Members of Historic Assynt have voiced their sympathy for the Scottish Crannog Centre following the devastating fire on Friday which destroyed the Iron Age house in Perthshire.

A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland.
A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland.

In an online post, Historic Assynt stated on Saturday: "Our thoughts go out this morning to our friends in the Scottish Crannog Centre who suffered a devastating fire last night.

"It's an amazing resource and hopefully they will be able to keep running in some way, rebuild the crannog for future generations and keep some amazing people - including a lass from Assynt - employed and sharing the past with the world. Truly devastating news to wake up to."

Crannog Centre director Mike Benson thanked people for their support.

He said: "The outpouring of support from the local community and friends from further afield has been tremendous at this difficult time and the Crannog community would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt messages.

"The loss of the Crannog is devastating but importantly, the Museum Collection is intact and no-one has been hurt."

Nicholas Grant, chairman of Trustees said: "We are now even more determined to double down on all our efforts in the development of the new Crannog Centre already in planning on the north shore of the loch at Dalerb."


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