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The Great Restoration

99% Invisible

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Restoring the Great Hall: A Controversial Decision

This chapter discusses the restoration of the Great Hall at Sterling Castle in Scotland, focusing on the decision to paint the hall bright yellow and the outrage it caused among the locals. It explores the complexities and considerations involved in the art of restoration, particularly regarding which moment in time to restore something to.

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