Lights out for Restoration bids

The Restoration Village final featured two Scottish buildings

Two Scottish buildings which made the final of BBC Two's Restoration Village programme missed out on the chance to be returned to their former glory.

The historic 18th century Dennis Head Old Beacon lighthouse on the Orkney island of North Ronaldsay came closest, finishing third in the public vote.

Cromarty East Church in the Black Isle also failed to go all the way.

A former blacksmith's yard in Warwickshire was crowned the overall series winner.

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Members of the public had been voting to decide which property would win £2m towards restoration costs.

Completed in 1789 by Thomas Smith who was assisted by Robert Stephenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, Dennis Head Old Beacon lighthouse won the Scottish heat of the programme.

The campaign to restore the lighthouse was central to plans to attract more visitors to the island.

Cromarty East Church, which dates from the 16th Century but has its origins in medieval times, also became a finalist after being named runner-up with the most votes from the regional heats.

The eight week programme featured 21 buildings and the winner was announced on Sunday night.