Old Photographs Rothes Morayshire Scotland

Old photograph of people, shops and houses in Rothes, Moray, Scotland. A Scottish town south of Elgin and on the banks of the River Spey. At the south end of the village lie the remains of Rothes Castle, which dates from the 13th century. Sir Norman Leslie, the castle's owner, was host to King Edward I of England when he stayed there on 29th July 1296 during his triumphal march through Scotland following its conquest by him in 1296. The village and castle are associated with the Earl of Rothes and many Speyside Distilleries.

Old photograph of Rothes, Moray, Scotland.

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