The 6ha garden includes formal lawns, park and woodland, and the tearoom showcases excellent local produce. On her 21st birthday, in 1947, the then-Princess pledged. Her Majesty was born as Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York on April 21, 1926. Inveraray Castle: This 18th-century building, with its fairy-tale turrets and fake battlements, houses an impressive armoury hall, its walls patterned with a collection of more than 1000 pole arms, dirks, muskets and Lochaber axes. The Queen was 96 years old at the time of her death. ![]() Skipness castle open year round, tower in summer only, free. It’s a striking building, composed of dark-green local stone trimmed with contrasting red-brown sandstone from Arran.įrom the top you can see the roofless, 13th-century St Brendan’s Chapel down by the shore. Skipness Castle: On the east coast of Kintyre rise the substantial remains of 13th century Skipness Castle. The haunted ruins of the nearby 13th century chapel contain Campbell tombs decorated with skull-and-crossbone carvings. It was built in 1260 and captured by Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence in 1309. Golspie, April to mid-October $19ĭunstaffnage Castle: Dunstaffnage, 3km west of Connel, sits perched on a rocky outcrop. Only 22 of the 187 rooms are on display, with hunting trophies much to the fore.įormal gardens, where falconry displays take place two or three times a day, extend down to the North Sea coast. Dornie, February to December $11.ĭunrobin Castle: Although Dunrobin dates back to 1275, most of what is seen today was built in a French style from 1845-50, and is adorned with towers and turrets. The castle was then in a state of disrepair and renovation work was required. Built as a Z-plan castle between 15 by the fourth Earl of Caithness, it was bought from Captain Imbert-Terry by the Queen Mother in 1952 (after her husband died). ![]() ![]() Keep an eye out for photos of castle scenes from the movie Highlander, as well as a sword used at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It looks out to sea across the Pentland Firth. It’s on an islet, linked to the mainland by a stone-arched bridge. Thurso, May to September, castle, grounds and gardens, entry $19.Įilean Donan: Located at the entrance to Loch Duich, Eilean Donan is one of Scotland’s most beautifully situated castles. The exterior may seem grand, but it feels quite domestic inside, from a casual lounge with a TV showing her favourite show (Dad’s Army) to a photo of King George in 1943 lovingly inscribed with “Bertie”. Castle of Mey: About 10km from John O’Groats, this castle served as the Queen Mother’s holiday home.
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