October 2nd photograph of Claypotts Castle, Dundee, Scotland. This is a medieval castle located in the suburban West Ferry area of Dundee, Scotland. The castle was originally built by John Strachan around the period of 1569 and 1588 according to dates inscribed on stones that make up parts of the castle, which make its construction longer than usual for such a small building. The land on which the castle was built was originally leased by the Strachan family from Tironensian Abbey of Lindores starting in the early sixteenth century. In 1601 the Strachan family sold the castle to Sir William Graham of Ballunie who later sold it to Sir William Graham of Claverhouse. The castle became the property of the crown in 1689 after the death of the then current owner Viscount Dundee John Graham of Claverhouse at the battle of Killiecrankie.
October 2nd photograph of Claypotts Castle, Dundee, Scotland.
October 2nd photograph of Claypotts Castle, Dundee, Scotland.
October 2nd photograph of Claypotts Castle, Dundee, Scotland.
October 2nd photograph of Claypotts Castle, Dundee, Scotland.
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Absolutely wonderful, such a fascinating structure, how does one NOT fall in love with this architecture! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos and highlighting!
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