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Scotland's most imposing
two Royal strongholds, the Castles of Edinburgh and Stirling,
both stand on pedestals of rock formed by extinct volcanoes. Between them they
preserve in stone the records of many of the most dramatic events in our
nation's past.
Edinburgh Castle, somthing of a frontier
fortress, often witnessed the more violent events of history, but now enjoys
the privilege of housing the royal regalia and welcomes the largest number of
visitors of all Scotland's castles.
Stirling Castle has
been described as the Key to the Kingdom, and so it proved in 1314 when King
Robert the Bruce defeated the chivalry of England at Bannockburn
nearby.
The Earl of Cassellis in the 1770's commissioned Robert Adam to
transform his mansion on the cliffs of Culzean into one of the masterpieces of
his genius. With its surrounding country park Culzean Castle
is today a jewel of the National Trust for Scotland.
Dunrobin
Castle is a Ducal mansion of astonishing magnificence. It was
originally a mediaeval castle, transformed in the mid-19th century into what
might be mistaken for a French Chateau. This sumptuous home has been lovingly
furnished by its fabulously rich owners and is now filled with lavish treasures
for visitors to enjoy.
The Scots Baronial style of architecture evolved
during the middle ages and the Castles of Glamis, in Angus, is
perhaps its supreme masterpiece. Home to successive generations of the ancient
family of Lyon, this was the childhood home of HRH the Queen
Mother.
presented by Dr Ian Grimble |
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From the myths and legends of Scotland's past to the
realities of today, the castles of Scotland have featured at the very centre of
its history. This DVD is a collection featuring five Scottish castles whose
enthralling stories are told by the noted historian, Dr Ian
Grimble. |
