Cawdor Castle near Nairn - one of the most magnificent and well preserved castles in Scotland

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Cawdor Castle, near Nairn

Goblinshead

130 Inveresk Rd
Musselburgh
EH21 7AY
SCOTLAND

One of the most magnificent and well-preserved strongholds in Scotland, Cawdor Castle incorporates a tall plain keep, dating from the 14th century, although the parapet and upper works were added in 1454. The castle has a deep ditch crossed by a drawbridge, and there are gabled ranges, crowned with turrets. Defending the entrance is a massive iron yett, brought here from Lochindorb Castle after 1455. The title 'Thane of Cawdor' is associated with Macbeth, but Duncan was not murdered here - as the castle is not nearly old enough - and anyway he died in battle near Spynie. The 5th Thane built much of the present castle, but the Campbells obtained Cawdor by in 1511 kidnapping the girl heiress, Muriel Calder, and marrying her at the age of 12 to the Earl of Argyll's son, Sir John Campbell. Campbell of Inverliver led the kidnapping, and all six of his sons were slain. The Campbells of Cawdor, her descendants, remained at the castle, and were made Earls of Cawdor in 1827. Fine collections of portraits, furnishings and tapestries. Gardens. Three shops: gift shop, wool and book shop. Golf course. Disabled access to grounds; some of castle.

Directions:	Off B9090, 5 miles SW of Nairn, Highlands.
Ownership:	PRI/LA	01667 404615	Ord. Survey Map Ref:	NH 847499 27
Open:	10.00am-5.00pm daily 1 May to 12 October.
Key:	P S R WC Ł	Click Here for explanation of Key and other abreviations

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