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| The medieval chapel which had a starring role in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film has been awarded a multi-million pound restoration grant. | The medieval chapel which had a starring role in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film has been awarded a multi-million pound restoration grant. |
| The 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland. | The 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland. |
| Since featuring in Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, Rosslyn Chapel has seen its visitor numbers quadruple. | Since featuring in Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, Rosslyn Chapel has seen its visitor numbers quadruple. |
| The money will help with a new reception, exhibition space and cafe. | The money will help with a new reception, exhibition space and cafe. |
| The craftsmanship of its stonework is only surpassed by the mysteries its designs hold Brian LangHeritage Lottery Fund | The craftsmanship of its stonework is only surpassed by the mysteries its designs hold Brian LangHeritage Lottery Fund |
| Patricia Ferguson, Scotland's minister for tourism, culture and sport, made the announcement on Thursday. | Patricia Ferguson, Scotland's minister for tourism, culture and sport, made the announcement on Thursday. |
| She said: "Rosslyn Chapel has gained worldwide fame through the success of the Da Vinci Code. | She said: "Rosslyn Chapel has gained worldwide fame through the success of the Da Vinci Code. |
| "What many do not realise is that the chapel has in fact enjoyed international acclaim as one of Scotland's most impressive and important buildings for hundreds of years. | "What many do not realise is that the chapel has in fact enjoyed international acclaim as one of Scotland's most impressive and important buildings for hundreds of years. |
| "The protection it receives from being listed and scheduled has helped to ensure that we have this national treasure still." | "The protection it receives from being listed and scheduled has helped to ensure that we have this national treasure still." |
| Following 10 years of detailed investigation and planning, an extensive five-year programme of repair has now been established. | Following 10 years of detailed investigation and planning, an extensive five-year programme of repair has now been established. |
| It will include conserving and protecting the stonework, repairing the stained and leaded glass and restoring the Victorian baptistery. | It will include conserving and protecting the stonework, repairing the stained and leaded glass and restoring the Victorian baptistery. |
| Inside Rosslyn ChapelIn pictures | |
| The temporary tin roof, which has protected the chapel for the last 10 years to let the original roof and walls dry out, will be removed. | The temporary tin roof, which has protected the chapel for the last 10 years to let the original roof and walls dry out, will be removed. |
| Brian Lang, chairman of the Heritage Lottery Fund's Scotland committee, said: "The spectacular architecture of Rosslyn Chapel has captivated hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. | Brian Lang, chairman of the Heritage Lottery Fund's Scotland committee, said: "The spectacular architecture of Rosslyn Chapel has captivated hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world. |
| "The craftsmanship of its stonework is only surpassed by the mysteries its designs hold. | "The craftsmanship of its stonework is only surpassed by the mysteries its designs hold. |
| "The Heritage Lottery Fund is delighted to be able to support the conservation of this iconic Scottish building in a project that allows visitors to explore, enjoy and learn about a remarkable piece of Scotland's heritage without detriment to its incredible medieval fabric." | "The Heritage Lottery Fund is delighted to be able to support the conservation of this iconic Scottish building in a project that allows visitors to explore, enjoy and learn about a remarkable piece of Scotland's heritage without detriment to its incredible medieval fabric." |
| Andrew Russell, managing trustee of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said: "These awards mark a vital milestone in the history of the Trust, and of the chapel as a whole. | Andrew Russell, managing trustee of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust, said: "These awards mark a vital milestone in the history of the Trust, and of the chapel as a whole. |
| "When our plans to conserve the fabric of the building and improve our visitor facilities are complete, we expect to have invested over £13m and to be providing a greatly enhanced visitor experience to a much broader audience." | "When our plans to conserve the fabric of the building and improve our visitor facilities are complete, we expect to have invested over £13m and to be providing a greatly enhanced visitor experience to a much broader audience." |