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Green Lady, Crathes’ own ghost is said to have first appeared in the mid-18th century. Crathes Castle is a substantial tower house which retains some wonderful examples of painted ceilings which date from the late 16th century. Necessary cookies enable core functionality on our website.
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The National Trust for Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC 007410 The interior is famed for its plasterwork and magnificent wooden painted ceilings.
The painted ceiling at Balquhidder is a testament to one man’s dream and an artist’s fantastic talent and vision.
Today Crathes Castle, the inspiration for the MacLaurin’s ceiling mural, is under the protection of the National Trust for Scotland. “This is not only because of their decorative appearance, but because they tell us so much more.
You may: copy, display, store and make derivative works [eg documents] solely for licensed personal use at home or solely for licensed educational institution use by staff and students on a secure intranet.Under these conditions: Display Attribution, No Commercial Use or Sale, No Public Distribution [eg by hand, email, web]Ordnance Survey licence number 100057073. Description Crathes Castle Detail of painted ceiling in bedroom.. Catalogue Number SC 357713.
Most were touched up, and brightened up, in the 1800s, but they remain utterly fascinating. Category On-line Digital Images.
Please Login or Register now. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years.
Rooms or galleries in attic storeys were fully lined with thin p The Burnett family, who lived in the castle for over 350 years, had roots in the area dating back to 1323 when Robert the Bruce granted them nearby land. 100% of our profits go towards protecting Scotland’s heritage.This short article looks at a topical issue and views it from the perspective of the past.Crathes Castle shines in the 20 January episode of the BBC One flagship show.Travel writer Robin McKelvie and family discover all that a ‘proper’ castle, Crathes, has to offer.The wintry trails at Crathes Castle are perfect for wildlife spotting.We’d love to share some great ways for you to experience Scotland’s heritage from the comfort and safety of your own home.Jacobite tales whisper through the medieval grand hall of this castleOne of Scotland’s largest tower houses, with an impressive portrait collectionA fairytale setting for a Scottish castle packed with history, armour and artRe-created Scottish Renaissance walled garden with unique and vibrant floral designsWilliam Adam’s Georgian house places Baroque extravagance in a spectacular natural settingThis enchanting hillside garden is a place of pilgrimage for plant loversRobert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parksGardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make this a must-visit on ArranHelp protect our treasured places - now and for future generations
Site Name Crathes Castle. All rights reserved. This is a distinctive national style, though there is common ground with similar work elsewhere, especially in France, Spain and Scandinavia. Most surviving examples are painted simply on the boards and joists forming the floor of the room above. But what really sets Crathes Castle apart are the strikingly painted ceilings. In the meantime, you can access our services online. We'd also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us improve it.
The walled garden is a wonderful jungle of history, split into eight sections that encompass every green delight imaginable a sculpted topiary, soft herbaceous colours and modern exotic blooms. An example in England, at Wickham, Hampshire, was recorded in 1974. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences.Standing against a backdrop of rolling hills and set within its own glorious gardens, Crathes Castle is every inch the classic Scottish tower house – and a fantastic day out for all the family.The Burnett family, who lived in the castle for over 350 years, had roots in the area dating back to 1323 when Robert the Bruce granted them nearby land. These can be seen in the Chamber of the Muses, the Chamber of Nine Worthies and the Green Lady’s Room.
Look out for wildlife along the way – you may see red squirrels, woodpeckers and herons. Copy of A 27222 CN. A number of rooms in the castle have ceilings that are completely painted in complex and colourful designs and mottos.
Scottish Renaissance painted ceilings are decorated ceilings in Scottish houses and castles built between 1540 and 1640.
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The massive yew hedges are thought to have been planted as early as 1702.Crathes Castle Estate was once part of the Royal Forest of Drum. “Consequently, the painted ceilings at Crathes are amongst the most important in Scotland. All our staffed properties, sites and offices, including the HES Archives and Library, are currently closed, but we’re working on plans to gradually reopen.
The castle was the property of the Burnetts of Leys, who were granted lands in Deeside in the fourteenth century by Robert the Bruce.