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Crathes Castle is a 16th century castle near Banchory in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years. T...
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With its portraits, oak ceilings, heraldic shields, Elizabethan fireplace and more, Crathes is uniquely preserved. ... The castle, built in the second half of the 16th century, is a superb example of a tower house of the period. Some of the rooms retain their original painted ceilings and collections of family portraits...
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A visit to Crathes Castle can be included on your customised itinerary with ClansandCastles.com who offer personal guided trips from Aberdeen and Inverness. You can also visit places on the Aberdeenshire Castle Trail on the same day.
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History Long before Crathes castle was built, this land was given to the Burnett family by King Robert the Bruce. Inside, you can see the actual Horn of Leys which he gave to the family in 1323. The castle was later built in the 16th century (this took 40 years), and has many interesting features.
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History Long before Crathes castle was built, this land was given to the Burnett family by King Robert the Bruce. Inside, you can see the actual Horn of Leys which he gave to the family in 1323. The castle was later built in the 16th century (this took 40 years), and has many interesting features.
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The History of Crathes Castle ... Surviving rooms of interest include the haunted Green Lady's Room, the Chamber of the Muses and the Chamber of Nine Worthies. The Burnett family also built Muchalls Castle, read about the Castle and the ghost.
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My favourite of the Aberdeenshire Castles, Crathes Castle was built in the second half of the16th century and has many suberb original features such as the painted ceilings. The delightful setting of the castle and its magnificent gardens will leave you entranced!
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Situated in Royal Deeside, Crathes Castle is not only one of the most beautiful and best preserved 16th-century castles in Scotland, ... The walled garden had been cultivated as a kitchen garden, to serve the needs of the castle household, almost since the castle was built. The soil is exceptionally good neutral to...
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Castle near Crathes, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, built 1546–96 on the north side of the River Dee by the Burnett family. It contains original tempera painted ceilings, and the problem of preserving these has prompted the establishment of a centre for the restoration of tempera in Edinburgh.
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