Tolquhan Castle
Introduction
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Tolquhan Castle
Image: © ronnie leask Taken: Unknown
The heraldic panel at the gatehouse describes states, "Al this warke excep the auld tour was begun be William Forbes 15 April 1584 and endit be him 20 October 1589." A bright castle built in red sandstone it has been spared the darkest deeds of history and gives good 'vibes'.The recesses seen in the wall in the centre of the photo are for bee skeps. It is pronounced , 'Tawhawn'.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.348173
Longitude
-2.212841