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However the most exciting aspect of the restoration has been on the Great Hall, built in 15000 by James 1V, The largest and finest medieval banqueting hall in Scotland, it was the venue for unbelievable lavish celebrations after the baptism of his son Henry, attended by Scottish nobility and foreign ambassadors.In the 18 century the Great Hall was altered beyond recognition when it was converted into a three storey army barracks. However, architectural detective work by the Great Hall restoration team uncovered fragments of the original plaster and limewash which provided an insight into how the building would have looked in the 15th Century.
The subsequent renovation work has restored the original striking golden hue on the walls. This was achieved by the use of harling, a traditional method used for finishing walls in Scotland which involves spreading several thin coats of lime mortar on the walls.
Traditional craftsmen were commissioned to create the finishing touches to the interior of the Great Hall and was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 30th November 1999, St Andrew's Day,. more...
