Craigievar Castle

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Craigievar Castle ( 1991)

Craigievar Castle is located on the northern shores of the Scottish River Dee.

Description

Craigievar is considered gelungenstes example of a Scottish tower house. The building is unlike conventional castles not horizontal but vertical. On a relatively small L- shaped floor plan three floors were created. The main tower has a fourth floor. Spiral staircases make a connection between the floors. Small bay towers decorate the corners. In the wall surfaces between these turrets decorative Machicolation ( pitch nose rows ) were attached, a pure decoration without any military function. Throughout the construction of the tower reflects a successful combination between French and Scottish styles.

History

The first mention Craigievars dates back to 1457th In a statute, which is kept in the castle, is as the owner of the family Mortimer entered. At the end of the 16th century began the construction of the castle, as you can see it today. Due to financial difficulties, the family had to sell their possessions Mortimer. New owner was William Forbes, of the Archbishop of Aberdeen brother. Forbes was a salesman, and with the proceeds of his trade missions he financed the construction of the castle. About four hundred years the family lived in Craigievar Forbes House.

In 1963, the castle passed into the possession of the National Trust for Scotland. This foundation is concerned with the preservation of historic attractions in Scotland.