Scotland:  Dramatic Places - Historic Sites
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Artist:  Karol K. Mack
 
                                                                                                                                                         
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CRAIGIEVAR
CASTLE

CRAIGIEVAR
CASTLE

Craigievar Castle
SCOTLAND

Dates from:  1626
Associated Clans / Families:
Mortimer and Forbes

 

Craigievar Castle is considered the finest tower house in all of Scotland.  The castle was constructed in 1626 by the Mortimer’s, but after their bankruptcy, the Forbes family purchased and completed the house.  Craigievar underwent repair in 1823.  The painting is based on a visit in 2004.

Pictured

Craigievar Castle  12" x 6" oil

An excerpt from the book Scotland:  Castles and Clans the Legends.

From:

 Beneath the Surface

A Legend of Craigievar Castle

. . .  Willie marketed fish and woolen goods from Scotland to the cities of Germany; timber made the return trip.  Between 1610 and 1627, Willie invested the proceeds of this flourishing trade in Craigievar's completion . . .

Craigievar Castle is included in the Highlands Map.

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 Castles & Clans:
Scottish Highlands

                                            
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