1. Built in the late 14th C. by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany. The castle looks very strong and powerful, one of the least changed castles in Scotland, is perhaps best known for the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
2. Built by Sir John Vanbrugh, the location of 'Brideshead Revisited', an impressive Great Hall and fabulous collection of art.
3. Beautifully situated by the River Dee, was purchased in 1852 by Prince Albert, the present castle was built 1853-55.
4. Stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years, has a massive keep, a 15th-century tower and a hall block from the 17th century; there is an exhibition about St.Kilda Islands.
5. Was built in the late 16th century by Bess of Hardwick and her 2nd husband William Cavendish; there are outstanding painted ceilings by Verrio and Laguerre, a library of over 17,000 volumes, old master paintings by Rembrandt, Hals, Van Dyck, Tintoretto, Veronese, Sargent and Landseer, a collection of neo-classical sculpture and 'Capability' Brown's exceptionally fine garden.
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Doune Castle, Castle Howard, Balmoral Castle, Dunvegan Castle, Chatsworth
Mind you, #1 was peculiarly easy.
ReplyDeleteGee, a man has to be quick. :) I pushed publish, saw the name in one, opened edit, cut it out, clicked publish and your comment is already there. Amazing stuff.
ReplyDeleteWell you know how much I love the stately homes and gardens... but I have only been to the last one!
ReplyDeleteKnew 2, 3 and 5.
ReplyDeleteI only knew 4, as it was one on the list to visit, but was unable. Was slightly unsure with 1, but thought it was one which I've heard named in a folk song. (and I was right, of course I cheated with google ;D)
ReplyDeleteThe others I haven't a clue; anyone up for being a tour guide when I pop back over for a visit? ;D