This is the Guthrie Castle in Scotland. The original square tower was built in 1468, by Sir David Guthrie. Today the original tower houses the family library. The castle was built under a warrant granted by King James II of Scotland, to Sir David, who was his treasurer. Sir David was permitted to build an "iron yett" (gate) a symbol of trust, in a time when the King wasn't anxious for his subjects to be heavily fortified. The original tower walls are 14 feet thick and discouraged invaders until the invention of modern artillery. Living quarters were added in 1760, when the family moved out of the original tower. In 1848, the current head of Clan Guthrie commissioned an to have the tower and living quarters connected by the entrance hall. Unfortunately, it was sold in 1984 and is no longer held by the clan chief. I just wish I would have known, maybe I could have written a check :) Actually a visit here is on my Bucket List. I always try to picture it as it must have been back in the 15th and 16th century and wonder why those three brothers left?
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That's a nice castle!
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