Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Aldourie Castle On Summer History Visit To Loch Ness Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and sporran and walking by Aldourie Castle on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the Southern shores of Loch Ness, Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The property was first recorded in 1626 as a classic " laird's house " built for Lachlan Mackintosh of Kyllachy. Originally, it was a simple, rectangular two storey residence with an attic and a singular round defensive tower at its southwest corner. In 1754 the estate was purchased by Edinburgh lawyer William Fraser as a summer home. It remained in the prominent Fraser-Tytler family for two centuries. Notably, it became the childhood home of the famous historian and statesman Sir James MacKintosh, and later the birthplace and family home of Mary Seton Watts, the renowned Scottish symbolist artist and co-founder of the Arts and Crafts Watts Mortuary Chapel. In 1839, the property was expanded with a two storey western wing, likely designed by David Bryce or William Burn. However, the castle's most dramatic transformation occurred in the 1860s when William Fraser-Tytler hired the prominent architects Mackenzie & Matthews. They completely overhauled the house into a fairytale castle introducing early 17th century style elements like candle-snuffered turrets, oriel windows, pedimented dormers, and crenellated towers. Aldourie holds a unique place in British military history. It is reputedly the location where the legendary Lovat Scouts army unit was founded by Lord Lovat and Edward Fraser-Tytler. This unit became famous as the British Army's first official sniper unit. Like many grand Scottish estates, Aldourie Castle is famously rumored to be haunted by a spirit known as the Grey Lady. LeBron James recently visited the castle. 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. Summer in Scotland officially runs from June through August All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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