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The Plean mansion
In Scotland there are areas and districts that had their origins in what is called "estate" or land owned by a wealthy family whose center was their house, castle or mansion. The mansion known as Plean ("Plean House") is a magnificent example in the area of Stirling. Plean Stirling is a hamlet, and now a national park, which was named by the existence of the Plean estate. The Plean mansion was built in the late eighteenth century by one of the richest merchants in the city, William Simpson, who made his wealth by trading with East India. The family was maintaining the mansion and the land until the business began to decline.
The mansion was neglected until a fire in the early 70's completely destroyed it. The old mansion was restored and converted into a luxury hotel, but failed several times. It is located in the very center of the park next to the pond and is an architectural marvel. I spent the afternoon there studying it and attempted to jump the fence. it's a pity that such a beautiful building is in such a state.
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