Street View Huntingtower Castle Scotland

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Street view of Huntingtower Castle, Perth, Scotland. This Scottish Castle was built in stages from the 15th century by the Clan Ruthven family and was known for several hundred years as the 'House (or 'Place') of Ruthven'. In the summer of 1582, the castle was occupied by the 4th Lord Ruthven, who was also the 1st Earl of Gowrie, and his family. Gowrie was involved in a plot to kidnap the young King James VI, son of Mary, Queen of Scots. During 1582 Gowrie and his associates seized the young king and held him prisoner for 10 months. This kidnapping is known as the 'Raid of Ruthven' and the Protestant conspirators behind it hoped to gain power through controlling the king. James eventually escaped and actually forgave Gowrie, but after a second abortive attempt by Gowrie and others to overthrow him, Gowrie was finally executed and his property (including Huntingtower) was forfeited to the crown. The Castle and lands were restored to the Ruthven family in 1586. However in 1600, the brothers John and Alexander Ruthven were implicated in another plot to kill King James VI and were executed. This time, the king was less merciful: as well as seizing the estates, he abolished the name of Ruthven and decreed that any successors would be ineligible to hold titles or lands. Thus the House of Ruthven ceased to exist and by royal proclamation the castle was renamed Huntingtower. The Castle remained in the possession of the crown until 1643 when it was given to the family of Murray of Tullibardine (from whom the Dukes of Atholl and Mansfield are descended). During the later occupation of John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl, the Castle began to be neglected and after his wife died (1767), it was abandoned as a place of residence except by farm labourers. Today, the Castle can be visited by the public and is sometimes used as a venue for marriage ceremonies.

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Tour Scotland photograph of Loch Linnhe, Scotland. This Scottish loch opens onto the Firth of Lorne at its south western end, by Loch Leven. The branch of the loch which lies to the south east of the island of Lismore is known as the Lynn of Lorne. Loch Eil feeds into Loch Linnhe at the latter's northernmost point, while Loch Creran feeds into the Lynn of Lorne from the east. The town of Fort William lies at the northeast end of the loch, at the mouth of the River Lochy.

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Old Photograph Fair Isle Scotland

Old photograph of the Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland. Fair Isle is the most remote inhabited island in the United Kingdom.

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Old Photograph Tarfside Scotland

Old photograph of Tarfside, Angus, Scotland. Tarfside is a small Scottish village located in the upper course of the Glen Esk valley of the River North Esk around nine miles north of Edzell. Tarfside has a footpath to nearby Loch Lee, and the area is much enjoyed by walkers.

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Old Photograph Errol Scotland

Old photograph of Errol, Perthshire, Scotland. Errol is located about halfway between Dundee and Perth. It is one of the principal settlements of the Carse of Gowrie. Errol is known for its reeds, which used to be collected up to a few years ago to make thatched roofs.



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