Tour Scotland short 4K Spring travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and Sporran and walking by daffodils on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to Castle of Mey, Caithness, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The castle's origins date back to the late 16th century when the lands, originally belonging to the Bishops of Caithness, were acquired by the Sinclair Earls of Caithness. The castle was built by George Sinclair, the 4th Earl of Caithness, for his second son, William Sinclair. It was built on a Z-plan layout featuring a three storey main block with offset towers and numerous ground floor gun slits for defense. Before William could fully enjoy the castle, he was murdered by his older brother, John. John had been imprisoned by their father at the family's main seat, Girnigoe Castle. When William discovered John was plotting an escape and told their father, John killed him in revenge. John was later killed as well, and the Castle of Mey passed to the third son, George Sinclair. The descendants of George Sinclair eventually reclaimed the Earldom of Caithness in 1789, at which point the property was renamed Barrogill Castle. In 1819, the 12th Earl hired the prominent architect William Burn to modernise the castle. The property left the Sinclair family in 1889 following the death of the 15th Earl. By the mid-20th century, after serving as an officers' rest home during World War II, the estate had fallen into severe disrepair and was on the verge of being abandoned entirely. In 1952, following the death of her husband, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited the far north of Scotland while mourning. She spotted the dilapidated Barrogill Castle, fell in love with its isolated charm, and decided to purchase it to save it from ruin. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June
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