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Storm repairs to St Kilda kirk famous for WW1 U-boat attack

St Kilda has dual Unesco World Heritage status due to the importance of its heritage and wildlife, including thousands of sea birds.

Traditional masonry techniques are being used in the repairs.

All the materials brought to Hirta from the mainland have to be checked for stowaway non-native species of animals, such as rats which could prey on ground-nesting birds.

Susan Bain, NTS property manager for St Kilda, described the project as “a gruelling logistical marathon”.

She added: “Working in the middle of a dual World Heritage Site has its challenges and noise must be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing wildlife or visitors.”

Dozens of shells were fired at buildings on Hirta during the German attack in May 1918 and the kirk was damaged.


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