Dunrobin Castle - Clan Sutherland
Dunrobin Castle, lying on a natural hill
upon the seaside goes back to about 1400. It is the residence of the Earls
of Sutherland. Its modern appearance was constructed between the
17th and 19th century, the heavy north-east tower with its
four pepperpot-towers is 500 years old, the basement dating from the 13th
century.
Dunrobin Castle belongs to the most impressive
Castles of Scotland although due to its various enlargements during
the centuries there is no unity in its style of architecture. Enlargements
of the 19th century were made by Sir James Barrie, the constructor
of the Houses of Parliament in London. The garden arrangements in
Versailles-style is also of 19th century times.
The Castle contains important art collections
(paintings, tapisseries, period furniture etc.), a collection of
uniforms and court wear and collections of local history means.
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