Scotland:  Dramatic Places - Historic Sites
By:  Brian C. Mack
Artist:  Karol K. Mack
 
                                                                                                                                                         
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CULZEAN
CASTLE

CULZEAN
CASTLE

Culzean Castle
SCOTLAND

Dates from:  1100s
Associated Clans / Families:
Kennedy

 

Culzean Castle overlooks the Ayrshire coast.  What began in the 16^th century as a simple keep saw steady improvement from 1762 to 1775.  The castle, in its current state, is considered a masterpiece of Scottish Gothic Revival; it dates from the remodeling, during the years 1777-1792, for which the famous Scottish architect Robert Adam was commissioned, at a price that bankrupted Culzean’s owner, the Earl of Cassillis.  The painting is based on a 2006 photo-likeness.

Pictured

Culzean Castle  9" x 12" oil

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

From:

 Revealed

A Legend of Culzean Castle

. . .  Two cave systems are present under the castle.  They are entered through impressive fortifications of arched stone facades complete with walls, doors, and windows.  With grotto-like appearance, these entrances face the sea and are easily accessible fro shore . . .

Culzean Castle is included in the Lowlands Map.

Map::

 Castles & Clans:
Scottish Lowlands

                                            
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