Blair Castle: A Scottish Masterpiece

If you have read our blog before, you are probably familiar with our banner image in the heading of the blog. The picture shows the magnificent Drawing Room at Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The ceiling is decorated with magnificent plasterwork, and the room features exceptional torcheres by …

Culzean Castle: A Scottish Gem

Culzean Castle, overlooking the Firth of Clyde, has a fascinating history.  In 1569, the 4th Earl of Cassilis gifted the castle to his brother, Sir Thomas Kennedy.  In the following centuries, the castle was expanded and enlarged.  The original castle was likely a stone tower house and dates back to the late 14th century. In …