Craigievar Castle

#69 Craigievar Castle
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1620-26
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Craigievar Castle is probably the most photographed castle in Scotland, with the possible exception of Eilean Donan. The L-plan tower is seven-stories tall and is luxurious internally. There was a walled courtyard with towers and an outer gate, but the single castle entrance is guarded by two stout doors with a 'yett' in between. The finely corbelled turrets, conical roofs and balconies give the castle, set high on a hill, a fairy-tale look.

The castle has changed very little since its completion in 1626 by William Forbes, brother of the Bishop of Arberdeen. Craigievar has been called the 'epitome of the Jacobean Renaissance in Scotland'. The castle only has one entrance and it is said that although the Forbes might enter through the main door, they all had to ultimately leave via a window, since it was impossible to carry a coffin down the narrow stairs. These photos were taken at the castle in August 2000 - what a trip!

Photos of the Lego Model Built June 1999

Aerial View	East View	Eastnortheast View	North View

Northnortheast View	Southeast View	Southsoutheast View	West View

Westsouthwest View	In Progress #1	In Progress #2	In Progress #3