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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Dunfermline.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Dunfermline Abbey Except his heart, Robert the Bruce is buried in this 11th century fortified abbey that was later developed into a royal palace when Edward 1st stayed there. See photos of present building and read historic note. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Balgonie.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Balgonie Castle Original part of this castle ('settlement of the smiths') is the 14th century Great Tower constructed by Sir Thomas Sibbald of Balgonie. Look at colour images of castle that has been predominately restored and read historic notes. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Lochleven2.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Lochleven Castle Before the level of water in the loch was reduced, this large castle occupied most of the island. See pictures of rectangular keep built in 15th century and the 14th century courtyard and read a chequered history. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Falkland.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Falkland Palace Study colour photograph of the arched entrance supported by two round towers and read about what Mart Queen of Scots did there. Click on the archway for historic note and more photography. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctva3.htm All Scotland's Sources - Aberbour Castle Inquire into castle constructed for the Douglas's in the 12th century with parts furnished in period style. See colour image and read access details plus directions. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/s/scotstarvit/scotstarvit.html DarkIsle - Scotstarvit Tower Peruse this tall well-preserved late-medieval tower house with six floors with pepperpot caphouse. Also colour photographs included. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/s/standrews/standrews.html DarkIsle - St. Andrews Castle Learn about this ancient castle that was damaged and changed hands many times between English and Scots, but was re-built by Bishop Walter Trail in 14th century. Also series of colour images. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/r/ravenscraig/ravenscraig.html DarkIsle - Ravenscraig Castle Gain an insight into 15th century castle designed as two inter-locking drum towers that was completed by James 2nd. View some colour photographs of towers and bridge. |
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http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/gscrp/PITREAVIE.html Gordon's Scottish Castles - Pitreavie Castle Examine 17th century castle with gunloops and vaulted basement that has not changed for four hundred years. View plans and artist's drawings. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/l/lordscairnie/lordscairnie.html DarkIsle - Lordscairnie Castle Dip into 15th century L-design tower house defended by curtain wall and gatehouse. Also historic notes plus colour photographs. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/kellie/kellie.html Travels in Scotland - Kellie Castle Inspect an L-shaped stone tower that is late 15th century castle and was built over older castle constructed by the Siwards. Plus a colour picture of well-preserved building. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/standrews/standrews.html Travels in Scotland - St. Andrews Castle Read about who murdered Cardinal David Beaton, Archbishop 1539-46, in this major castle originating from 13th century. Look at colour photography. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/newark/newark.html Travels in Scotland - Newark Castle Check out the many owners of this castle with medieval origins and who added the Baroque style gables. Plus pictures of the ruins. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/towers/macduff/macduff.html Travels in Scotland - MacDuff Tower Castle originally constructed in the 14th century by the Wemyss family but is almost totally ruined and haunted by the Grey Lady. Look at series of colour photographic images. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/lochleven/lochleven.html Travels in Scotland - Lochleven Castle Scrutinize this minor stone-built keep that was a 'royal'castle from 1257 and took part in the 14th century battles with the English. Plus some colour photography. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/aberdour/aberdour.html Travels in Scotland - Aberdour Castle Survey castle that is a melee of different styles and eras starting with the 13th century Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray, building. Peruse range of images of the substantial ruins. |
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http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/EARLSHAL.HTM Chatelaine's Scottish Castles - Earlshall Castle Read about castle started by Sir William Bruce in 1546 and finished by his grandson with unusual oval tower. Plus access times to museum and colour photograph. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/st-andrews/st-andrews.php CastleXplorer - St Andrews Castle Building was originally the residences of the Scottish bishops and archbishops and has an interesting history of warfare originating from the 12th century. Look at photos and map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/ravenscraig/ravenscraig.php CastleXplorer - Ravenscraig Castle Construction started in 1460 on a rocky outcrop of one of the original castles designed for artillery. Look at series of colour images, map, and access arrangements. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/kellie/kellie.php CastleXplorer - Kellie Castle Read about T-plan castle with 16th century origins with links with James VI. Plus a short history of ownership, colour photography, and access arrangements. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/falkland/falkland.php CastleXplorer - Falkland Palace Appraise this ruin of the Great Tower that survives from castle built over 13th century fortress the Stuart Kings used as a country retreat. Includes colour pictures, map, and access data. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/aberdour/aberdour.php CastleXplorer - Aberdour Castle Erected by Alan Mortimer in 1200 as a hall house, this is a montage of buildings from a range of eras. Also see some colour images, access data, and location map. |
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