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17th century castle
Braemar Castle is located near the town that shares its name. It was and is the official residence of Clan Farquharson. Even now its owner, Lord Farquharson (a hero of World War II), at the age of 93, often spends a few days at the castle. Historically, it was built in the seventeenth century to replace the existing Castle Kindrochit (now in ruins, but still visitable). The wall around the compound, with the castle at its center, is star-shaped. At the time of its construction, the owners were the Earls of Mar, Erskine family (one of the most powerful in Scotland), and the castle was used during the Jacobite riots.
Interestingly, the castle is maintained by the community of Braemar, who govern its use and collaborate on various charity events. Be sure to visit everywhere inside: photographs are allowed everywhere, but the visit will be guided. The interior decoration combines Renaissance, Victorian and mid-twentieth century, including, with the permission of its owner, medals and utensils used in the Second World War.
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