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This gallery has photographs of Scottish Castles and Fortresses, Stately Homes and Gardens, old churches or kirks and includes most of the following:
Auchindoir Church; Auchindoun Castle; Balmoral Castle; Balvenie Castle; Bass of Inverurie; Bellabeg Motte; Braemar Castle; Brodie Castle; Castle Fraser; Corgarff Castle; Corrichie Monument; Corse O’Neil Castle; Craigellachie Bridge; Crathes Castle; Crathie Kirk; Dalgetie Castle; Deer Abbey; Drum Castle; Duff House; Duffus Castle; Dunnideer; Dunnottar Castle; Elgin Cathedral; Esslemont Castle; Fasque House; Fetternear House; Findlater; Fordyce; Fyvie Castle; Gairnshiel Bridge; Glenbuchat Castle; Haddo House; Hallforest Castle; Huntly Castle; Inchdrewer Castle; Invercauld Bridge O’Dee; Kildrummy Castle; Kincardine O’Neil Kirk; Kindrochit Castle; Kinloss Abbey; Kinneff Church; Knock Castle; Leith Hall; Mar Lodge; Marnoch Kirkyard; Mid Mar Kirk; Monymusk Kirk; Peel of Lumphanan; Pitmedden Gardens; Pluscarden Priory or Abbey; Ruthven Barracks; Slains Castle; Tolquhon Castle; Tullich Kirk; Fort George;

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Stag Ballroom Mar Lodge TO4320440JHP Scottish Mar Lodge Ballroom Interior Photo Antlers Hanging Many Displayed Roof Hall is part of a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 3 miles west of Braemar and is open to the public by prior arrangement. The Lodge and famous antler and stag head lined Ballroom are Open on Easter Sunday and the 1st Sunday of July and September. Contact the Ranger service on 0844 493 2173/ Wednesday evening summer walks contact 01339 741669. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, River Dee, Linn, Mar Lodge, upright, landscape, historic, history, heritage, NTS, National, Trust, preserved, countryside, rural nature, estate, lodge, ballroom, sporting, shooting, deer, stags, grotesque
Mar Lodge Ballroom TO4320454JHP Mar Lodge Ballroom Exterior Wooden Lattice Work Unusal Striking Photo is part of a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 3 miles west of Braemar and is open to the public by prior arrangement. The Lodge and famous antler and stag head lined Ballroom, here showing its rather unique Norwegain style design are Open on Easter Sunday and the 1st Sunday of July and September. Contact the Ranger service on 0844 493 2173/ Wednesday evening summer walks contact 01339 741669. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4ET. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, River Dee, Linn, Mar Lodge, landscape, historic, history, heritage, NTS, National, Trust, preserved, countryside, rural nature, estate, lodge, ballroom, style, dewsign, exterior, Norwegian, sporting, shooting, deer, stags
Balmoral Castle Autumn TO4300356JHP Balmoral Castle Scotland Autumn Borders Blue Sky Tower Front Gardens Deeside was built by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria at the location of a smaller castle which was demolished to make way for the current larger property. It is located on the Banks of the River Dee in the community of Crathie mid-way between the towns of Ballater and Braemar on the A93. Lochnagar, the fourth highest mountain in Britain lies to the south of the estate. The estate and building are private belonging to Her Majesty the Queen and although open to the public for certain times of the year are not public property. My photographs can be used for scenic/tourism purposes only but must not be used for commercial endorsement of any product or services. Should such a use require to be made please contact The Factor at the Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater, AB35 5TB Tel: 01339 742534. This photograph is taken from an area open to the public. For details of opening times and the many activities available on the estate view the extensive Website. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Deeside, Balmoral, Castle, fort, upright, residence, estate, historic, history, gardens, woods, trees, grass, lawn, heather, autumn, tower, clock
Huntly Castle Scotland TO3367469JHP Huntly Castle Aberdeenshire Scotland Front Roadside Trees Shell Ruin Palace, the present manifestation being basically a Palace, is situated on a strategic hillock over looking the River Deveron near its joining the Bogie at Huntly where traces of a motte and bailey stood dating back to the 12th century. The present ruin dates from the 15th century and is adorned with 17th century oriels and armorials. It was the family seat of the Gordon Earl’s of Huntly for much of its chequered history and major player in the history of Scotland from the days of Robert the Bruce to the troubles times of the Covenanter’s. As this is a Historic Scotland property the photograph should be used for editorial, scenic or tourist related use. The castle carpark is a few yards from the entrance and ticket office and is accessed passing through the centre of Huntly and past the Gordon School. It is open for most of the summer and requires an entrance fee to be paid. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Huntly, Castle, Scottish, Historic, landscape, preserved, restoration, oriels, windows, armorials, protected, history, historical, Norman, motte, 12th century, trees
Huntly Castle Scotland TO3367468JHP Huntly Castle Palace Aberdeenshire Scotland Front Roadside View Tree Framed Photo of the present manifestation being basically a Palace, is situated on a strategic hillock over looking the River Deveron near its joining the Bogie at Huntly where traces of a motte and bailey stood dating back to the 12th century. The present ruin dates from the 15th century and is adorned with 17th century oriels and armorials. It was the family seat of the Gordon Earl’s of Huntly for much of its chequered history and major player in the history of Scotland from the days of Robert the Bruce to the troubles times of the Covenanter’s. As this is a Historic Scotland property the photograph should be used for editorial, scenic or tourist related use. The castle carpark is a few yards from the entrance and ticket office and is accessed passing through the centre of Huntly and past the Gordon School. It is open for most of the summer and requires an entrance fee to be paid. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Huntly, Castle, Scottish, Historic, landscape, preserved, restoration, oriels, windows, armorials, protected, history, historical, Norman, motte, 12th century, trees
Huntly Castle Scotland TO3367467JHP Huntly Castle Front Roadside Lamp-post Palace Aberdeenshire Historic Scotland, the present manifestation being basically a Palace, is situated on a strategic hillock over looking the River Deveron near its joining the Bogie at Huntly where traces of a motte and bailey stood dating back to the 12th century. The present ruin dates from the 15th century and is adorned with 17th century oriels and armorials. It was the family seat of the Gordon Earl’s of Huntly for much of its chequered history and major player in the history of Scotland from the days of Robert the Bruce to the troubles times of the Covenanter’s. As this is a Historic Scotland property the photograph should be used for editorial, scenic or tourist related use. The castle carpark is a few yards from the entrance and ticket office and is accessed passing through the centre of Huntly and past the Gordon School. It is open for most of the summer and requires an entrance fee to be paid. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Huntly, Castle, Scottish, Historic, upright, preserved, restoration, oriels, windows, armorials, protected, history, historical, Norman, motte, 12th century, trees
Kildrummy Castle UP481683JHP Kildrummy Castle Chapel Fortifications East Face Gardens Carpark View Aberdeenshire near Alford is a Historic Scotland property with its roots set during the peak of medieval European castle construction during the early 13th century. Started by Alexander 11 and possibly later extended after a visit by Edward 1 of England in 1296. It survived many sieges, being burnt and later restored, before being largely dismantled after the Jacobite rising of 1715 when used as the headquarters for the Earl of Mar. It is a magnificent ruin and the scale of the thick walls is particularly impressive despite not being as well preserved as many similar English ruins. As this is a Historic Scotland property the photograph should be used for editorial, scenic or tourist related use. The castle carpark and entrance is a few hundred yards to the west of the Hotel entrance. It is open for most of the summer and requires and entrance fee to be paid. Here viewed from the east adjacent to the carpark for Kildrummy Castle Gardens which is outwith the main site. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Gordon, Strathdon, Kildrummy, Kirkton, Castle, Historic, landscape, medieval, history, 13th Century, fortress, tower, Warden, chapel, tower, preserved, gardens, carpark
Kildrummy Castle UP481680JHP Kildrummy Castle Gardens Carpark Grinding Wheel Foreground Eastern Aspect Outer Wall of ruin in western Aberdeenshire near Alford is a Historic Scotland property with its roots set during the peak of medieval European castle construction during the early 13th century. Started by Alexander 11 and possibly later extended after a visit by Edward 1 of England in 1296. It survived many sieges, being burnt and later restored, before being largely dismantled after the Jacobite rising of 1715 when used as the headquarters for the Earl of Mar. It is a magnificent ruin and the scale of the thick walls is particularly impressive despite not being as well preserved as many similar English ruins. As this is a Historic Scotland property the photograph should be used for editorial, scenic or tourist related use. The castle carpark and entrance is a few hundred yards to the west of the Hotel entrance. It is open for most of the summer and requires and entrance fee to be paid. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Gordon, Strathdon, Kildrummy, Kirkton, Castle, Historic, landscape, medieval, history, 13th Century, fortress, tower, Warden, chapel, tower, preserved
Elgin Spring Blossom TO3357410JHP Elgin Cathedral Spring Blossom Flowering Cherry High View Townscape Skyline Scotland was founded in 1224 and view from North Tower westwards over Cooper Park. Although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, north, tower, high, view, blossom, cherry, westwards, Cooper, park, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357427JHP Elgin Cathedral Twin Towers Front Spring Blossom Pink Cherry Cooper Park Roadside founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, upright, Cooper, Park, spire, towers, north, blossom, flowering, cherry, pink, spring, Medieval, Reformation, Gothic, ornamental, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357425JHP Elgin Cathedral Cooper Park Highlands Scotland Spring Front Twin Towers Arch founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, spire, towers, north, blossom, flowering, cherry, pink, spring, Medieval, Reformation, Gothic, ornamental, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357422JHP Elgin Cathedral West Door Moray Highlands Scotland Entrance Carved Photo founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, west, doorway, carving, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, ornamental, nave, clerestory, choir, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357421JHP Elgin Scottish Cathedral West Door Main Entrance Carved Stonework Detail Photograph was founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, upright, west, door, carved, arched, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, ornamental, nave, clerestory, choir, transept, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357420JHP Elgin Cathedral Western Aspect Door Carved Stonework Arched Windows Nave Detailed founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, upright, west, doorway, carved, arched, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, ornamental, nave, clerestory, choir, aisle, transept, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357419JHP Elgin Cathedral West Entrance Door Interior View Ruin Carved Stone Scotland founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, west, doorway, carved, arched, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, windows, ornamental, nave, clerestory, choir, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357418JHP Elgin Cathedral Morayshire Main Entrance West Door Carved Stone Stonework was founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, west, doorway, chapel, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, ornamental, nave, clerestory, chapter, carving, transept, lancet, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357414JHP Elgin Cathedral Tower High View Panorama East Chapel Vaulted Roofs Moray Highlands founded in 1224 and viewed from the North Tower looking eastwards. Although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, north, tower, high, view, east, chapel, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic windows, ornamental, nave, clerestory, vaulted, ceiling, chapter, aisle, transept, lancet, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357406JHP Elgin Cathedral Moray South Tower Side Framed Gate Doorway Cemetery Stones founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, upright, south, tower, tombstones, cemetery, doorway, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic, clerestory, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357404JHP Elgin Cathedral Moray Highlands Scotland Tombstones Cemetery Ruined Shell was founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, upright, towers, cemetery, tombstones, chapel, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic windows, ornamental, nave, clerestory, chapter, aisle, transept, lancet, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history
Elgin Cathedral TO3357402JHP Elgin Cathedral Vista Cemetery Tombstones Side View Moray Scotland Sunshine founded in 1224 although a substantial ruin now cared for by Historic Scotland remains one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. The transepts with their buttressed west towers and parts of the tall choir and nave date from the fire of 1270 but subsequent destruction especially by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390 and later further destruction and neglect after the Reformation means we will never see this building in its true majesty. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, North East, Moray, Elgin, Cathedral, Morayshire, Grampian, Highland, landscape, towers, cemetery, tombstones, spire, chapel, Medieval, Reformation, arches, Gothic windows, ornamental, nave, clerestory, vaulted, ceiling, chapter, aisle, transept, lancet, windows, Historic Scotland, heritage, history

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