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Another news report made this statement: "Of the early medieval building little evidence remains. The oldest part of the current castle is the kitchen block, where can be seen a stone bearing the date 1703, but in 1711 major renovations were made which gave the building its current form". Edzell and
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The estate consisted of approximately 150,000 acres (61,000 ha) at its height and is now 55,000 acres (22,000 ha). The formal gardens date to the early 18th century. Agriculture and forestry largely dominate the estate grounds, but tourists can stay at several guest lodges on the property.
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A 1990s addition to the grounds is Brechin Castle Centre, described as a "Country Park with Cafe and Garden Centre, plus loads of kids activities in the Park and in a Yard Play Area." As of 2018 the castle and gardens were open to the public in June/July.
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The castle has been Category A Listed since 1971. The summary states that the battlemented flank walls were added in the mid-1800s, the building was remodelled 1854 and that a tower was added in 1863. Other modifications were also made in that era.
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on his return to Scotland in 1617. She had inventories made of the contents and furnishings of Brechin Castle in 1611 and 1622. Brechin Castle has been a stronghold of the Ramsay family since around 1645.
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and chief of Clan Ramsay citing prohibitive upkeep costs as the motivating factor. A news report stated that the castle has eight reception rooms, 16 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
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Scotia Depicta, or the antiquities, castles, public buildings, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, cities, towns and picturesque scenery of Scotland
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The grounds have been in the Ramsay family since the 12th century. In 1782, under the terms of a Maule will, William Ramsay adopted the name
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https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle-2-15039/clan-chief-puts-family-castle-on-market-after-250-years-due-to-high-running-costs-1-4869589
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https://lunanhead.com/2019/02/04/historic-brechin-castle-up-for-sale-brechincastle-angus-dalhousie-castles-scottishcastles/
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Invermark and the family businesses – including Brechin Castle Garden Centre and Peggy Scott’s – were not being sold.
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in Edinburgh made a private, 45 minute stop at Brechin Castle to allow the drivers and participants to rest.
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https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/spectacular-scottish-castles-and-estates-for-sale-71895
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In 2019, the building and 70-acre grounds of Brechin Castle were put up for sale, with
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to Brechin Castle in the early 20th century. The castle is the home of the
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Approaches to Household Inventories and Household Furnishing, 1500–1650
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On September 11, 2022, the royal cortège carrying the body of
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A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840
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James Fittler

Brechin
Angus, Scotland
Alexander Edward
James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure
listed building
Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland

William Ramsay Maule
Dalhousie Castle
Midlothian
Earl of Dalhousie
Clan Ramsay
Marie Stewart, Countess of Mar
Earl of Huntly
John Taylor the Water Poet
King James
Queen Elizabeth II
Balmoral Castle
Palace of Holyroodhouse
James Ramsay, 17th Earl of Dalhousie
Montrose Basin


Historic Environment Scotland
"BRECHIN CASTLE (Category A Listed Building) (LB5030)"
"BRECHIN CASTLE (GDL00070)"

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