Our work
Cleaning the Wind Indicator was a painstaking operation
© Jim Devenport
Conservation in action
Our main goal at Lindisfarne is to conserve and protect the building and its contents for future generations - as well as our own - to enjoy. This means there are many ongoing projects to find out about, not to mention the odd one that creeps up and surprises us.
The ship, including figurehead, is cleaned once a year and takes 3 days
© National Trust/Grant Lindsay
Lindisfarne's online collection
The National Trust’s entire collection database is now online. This project is ongoing and is updated daily, so now anyone can see what is on offer in our places.
Going, going, gone?
At an auction in 2007, we acquired an unusual painting of the Castle from 1877, showing the lime kilns alight - one of only two we know about that do. Problem was, it was a bit dirty.
Wind of change
In 2006, our wind indicator was taken down for conservation. This was the first time it had been off the wall since its installation in 1913. Nearly a century of dirt and atmospheric pollution had taken their toll.
Herring aid
Brick floors in the Castle were laid during the Lutyens renovation in a Herringbone pattern which he often used. Being on the floor. they're exposed and are easily damaged but there's a clever solution.
Some jobs are left to the professionals
There are some jobs that are beyond the property staff
© National Trust/Nick Lewis
Stone Technical Services visit the Castle each year to check the Crag and masonry that's out of our reach.
The Crag is dolerite and so quite brittle - meaning we have to remove loose rock before it falls on someone. While this happens every year, we sometimes have other jobs for these hardy souls to do.
Extreme weed-killing
Sometimes you just have to ask for help
© National Trust / Nick Lewis
Red Valerian was planted on the Crag by Gertrude Jekyll in 1906, but its beautiful pinkish flower is deceptive. The plant is very invasive and its roots can cause serious structural problems.
We decided to remove some of it but needed Stone's help.
Wedding crashers
Stone Technical Services provide a range of technical service to the Castle
© National Trust/Nick Lewis
Bride Louise received quite a surprise when one of the Stone workers appeared bearing gifts. This was purely good timing - it's not part of our wedding package...