Old photograph of Tantallon Castle, North Berwick, Scotland. This Scottish castle was built in the mid 14th century by William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas. It was passed to his illegitimate son, later created Earl of Angus, and despite several sieges, it remained the property of his descendants for much of its history. It was besieged by King James IV in 1491, and again by his successor James V in 1528, when extensive damage was done. Tantallon saw action in the First Bishops' War in 1639, and again during Oliver Cromwell's invasion of Scotland in 1651, when it was once more severely damaged. It was sold by the Douglases in 1699 and fell into ruin. Scottish Castles.
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Thank you! Tantallon was my favorite castle when I visited Scotland years ago. I loved how starkly it rises up from the surrounding landscape, how broodingly it looms over the Forth, and the sheer size and power of the place.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Tantallon was my favorite castle when I visited Scotland years ago. I loved how starkly it rises up from the surrounding landscape, how broodingly it looms over the Forth, and the sheer size and power of the place.
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