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Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle stands three miles east of Banchory, and has belonged to the Burnetts of Leys since 1323.  This photograph shows the modern castle, completed between 1596 and 1600.  The beautiful painted ceilings of 1599 are still to be seen in the "Chamber of the Nine Muses", and "The Green Lady's Room".  The "Horn of Leys" which has associations with Robert the Bruce, is still preserved in the castle. 

A print of this costs $25 (£16)