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Councillors agree controversial revamp of Dracula castle

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From: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)
Date: 20060913
Author:Jamie Buchan

Councillors paved the way yesterday for a controversial revamp of the castle that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.

The proposal to turn the ruins of Slains Castle into 35 holiday homes has been delayed by a legal wrangle for nearly two years.

But yesterday, members of Aberdeenshire Council's Buchan area committee unanimously agreed to resolve a land row which has held back proceedings. Almost two years ago, the Edinburgh-based Slains Partnership won outline planning consent to redevelop the cliff-top landmark at Cruden Bay.

The group's plans had caused outcry from residents and fans of Bram ...

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