Huntly Castle in Scotland was once the ancestral home of the influential Clan Gordon and the Earls of Huntly.
Originally established in the 12th century by Duncan II, Earl of Fife, Huntly Castle evolved over time, witnessing the rise and fall of different noble families. From its early days as the Peel of Strathbogie to its later transformation under the 1st Marquis, Huntly Castle’s architecture reflects the changing eras, from medieval tower houses to the elegant palace interiors of the Jacobean period.
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Most people know of the iconic red phone boxes in Britain, but few realise that, at least in Scotland, a number of them are now being used as libraries! ~ Bella
According to Historic Environment Scotland, the Picardy Symbol Stone is unusual for two reasons: it’s one of only a few Pictish carved stones standing in its original spot it’s a rare instance of a stone potentially associated with a burial ...and even the drive to get there was glorious! The…