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	Braemar - LoveToKnow Watches
		BRAEMAR, a district in S.W. Aberdeenshire, Scotland, extending from Ballater in the E. to Glen Dee in the W., a distance of 24 m.
		Castleton of Braemar is the foremost of the villages, being sometimes styled the capital of the Deeside Highlands.
		The new castle built by the purchasers in 1720 was acquired at a later date by Farquharson of Invercauld, who gave government the use of it during the pacification of the Highlands after the battle of Culloden in 1746.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Braemar (314 words)

	Famous Historic Scotish Castles
		Castle Tioram's primary importance is as a principal stronghold of the Kingdom/Lordship of the Isles and seat of Clanranald for over 500 years from the late fourteenth century onwards.
		Braemar Castle, near Braemar in the Grampian region of Scotland,was built in 1628 by John Erskine the 7th Earl of Mar to replace the older Kindrochit Castle.
		Braemar Castle was an important garrison during the Jacobite uprising, and has been a centre of Jacobite resistance, used as a seat of Hanoverian authority after the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and later transformed by the Farquharsons of Invercauld into a residence of unusual charm.
	www.mystical-sites.stevenredhead.com /Fortresses/castles2.html (4097 words)

	Braemar Guide :: History
		Perhaps the earliest visitor to Braemar of national importance was Hungus or Angus MacFergus, King of the Picts, who, in the 8th century built a timber fort at or near where the present Braemar Castle stands.
		Kindrochit Castle is known to have been in regular use by the Scottish kings until the 16th century, but it is believed to have fallen into disuse during the reign of King James V, and was certainly ruinous by 1618.
		Although the Monarchy was restored in 1660, the period of respite for Braemar was brief, as bloodshed inevitably followed the enforced exile of Roman Catholic James VII and II, and the accession of Protestant William and Mary in 1688.
	www.braemarscotland.co.uk /history (1279 words)

	Uktravel.com - Castle Guide
		Braemar Castle is an altered 17th-century L-plan tower house.
		Braemar castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, 2nd Earl of Mar. It was captured and torched by Jacobites under Farquharson of Inverey in 1689, although it had held out against John Graham of Claverhouse.
		The castle is said to be haunted by a blonde-haired apparition of a young woman, reputedly the ghost of a newly married bride who committed suicide, wrongly believing herself abandoned by her husband.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Braemar&offset=10 (212 words)

	Callater Lodge Guest House Accomodation Braemar Scotland
		The Roman Catholic Church of Braemar is dedicated to St Andrew and both St Margaret and St Andrew are depicted in the stained galss windows of that church.) After his death Scotland went through a prolonged period of disruption in which Deeside often acted as a buffer region.
		During the reigns of King Robert II and III in the late 14th century the area was used often for hunting and permission was given for the Earl of Mar to extend the Castle.
		In 1435 the Earldom of Mar was annexed to the crown and the castle suffered from the uncertainties of the next century.
	www.hotel-braemar.co.uk /History.htm (2170 words)

	Clan Farquharson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At the end of the sixteenth century the Erskines attempted to reclaim the Earldom of Mar. Jon Erskine, who styled himself Earl of Mar, built Braemar Castle in 1628 to defend himself against the claims of the Farquharsons.
		He burned Braemar Castle and was a source of irritation to the government until his death in 1698.
		Ancestral lands: Braemar Castle and estate remains in the hands of the clan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clan_Farquharson (456 words)

	Braemar Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Braemar's long history means that the castle still standing half a mile to its east was the second to be built in the village.
		Behind the Heritage Centre is Braemar Parish Church, with its distinctive spire: just one of four churches in the village, three of which are still active.
		Braemar is also popular with outdoor enthusiasts and is situated in some excellent climbing country.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /braemar/braemar (869 words)

	Braemar
		Braemar, a tiny village in the Grampian Highlands of Scotland, is the Scotland you expect to see—rivers rushing over ancient rocks, hills of heather, a turreted castle, mountains reflecting purple in the distance.
		Braemar Castle, ½ mile to the north, is an L-plan tower house built as a hunting seat by the Earl of Mar in 1628.
		Braemar Castle, located ½ mile north of Braemar on the A93, is open April 10 to October 31, Saturday through Thursday from 10 to 6.
	www.travellady.com /articles/article-braemar.html (655 words)

	Braemar Castle
		Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar. It was built over the top of an older fortification site.
		It is an L-plan castle with star shaped curtain wall.
		It is located just north of Braemar city and open to the public during the summer months.
	www.darkisle.com /b/braemar/braemar.html (77 words)

	A TourUK guide to Braemar Castle in Aberdeenshire
		Although the castle was mainly constructed as a hunting lodge the defences were clearly designed to protect the tower house from the family's traditional enemies the Farquharsons.
		The castle was leased to the Hanoverian Government and in 1748 restoration was begun by John Adam.
		The castle continued to be manned by troops to control the hostile clansmen and it was not until the 19th century that the Farquharson family finally lived in the castle.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castlesscot/castle_Braemar.htm (309 words)

	British Castles, Stately Homes and Houses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This historic castle was the scene of the murder of King Edward II in 1327, and was in 1645 besieged by Cromwell's troops.
		The Castle was greatly improved and extended in the beginning of 16th century to Elizabethan manor; partly destroyed during the Civil War and finally abandoned in 1686.
		In 1635 the castle was bought by Sir John Bankes, and as he was the supporter of the king castle was destroyed by the parliamentary forces during the English civil war after a long siege in 1646.
	www.castles.org /britain (5367 words)

	Craiglea B&B accommodation Braemar Scotland
		Braemar village lies at the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains.
		Braemar castle is open to visitors in the summer months and Balmoral castle, the highland retreat of the Royal Family, is only 9 miles away.
		Braemar is also the home of the most famous of all highland games.
	www.craigleabraemar.com /Braemar.htm (176 words)

	Grampian
		The L-shape castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar. It was burnt down in 1698 and in 1732 was turned into a private residence.
		Inside the castle a winding staircase leads to a Great Hall which is sometimes the setting for concerts of 18th and 19th century music.
		The oldest part of the castle dates back to the 13th century and behind its stout walls is a labyrinth of rooms and passages rich in Edwardian furnishings and 16th century tapestries.
	www.westair-reproductions.com /mappage/grampian.htm (1076 words)

	Braemar - VisitBritain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Castle, nestled in the shadow of Lochnagar Mountain, is open to visitors between April and July and is home to an impressive collection of art and antiques, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and country walks.
		Braemar is also host to the famous Braemar Gathering, or Highland Games, which takes place on the first Saturday of September and the Braemar Highland Heritage Centre within the village depicts the history of the gatherings.
		Braemar is also the eastern gateway to the Cairngorm Mountains and an ideal centre for walkers and naturalists.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-en-IN/destinationguides/Scotland/Destinations/Braemar.aspx (212 words)

	Castles in Scotland - Scottish Castles and Palaces,
		Ballindalloch Castle is the family home of the Macpherson-Grants, and one of the few privately owned Scottish Castles to be lived in continuously by its original family.
		Crathes Castle is one of the most beautiful and best preserved 16th century castles in Scotland and was the home of the Burnett family for over 350 years.
		The battle of Stirling Bridge (William Wallace) was fought in Stirling Castle's shadow and the bridge is easily seen from the Castle walls, where cannon are still mounted.
	www.scottishtours.com /TxCastles.htm (1191 words)

	Braemar Guide :: About Braemar :: Braemar Castle
		The stronghold of Braemar Castle is a distinctive landmark, with its turrets and star-shaped defensive wall, close to the main road from the east.
		In 1689, the unsuccessful attempt by John Grahame of Claverhouse (Bonnie Dundee) to re-establish the Stuart monarchy against that of the Dutch King William resulted in the occupation of the castle by government troops.
		In 1748, with the Jacobite cause in ruins, he leased Braemar Castle to the government.
	www.braemarscotland.co.uk /about_braemar/braemar_castle.htm (424 words)

	Braemar, Scotland : History & Folklore
		Much of the history of Braemar cannot be separated from that of Upper Deeside but it is an ancient village which has seen many turbulent times.
		Braemar Castle was leased and rebuilt as a Hanovarian garrison in 1748.
		Hence, the village of Braemar, which comprises Castleton and Auchendryne, is endowed with two great hotels, the Invercauld Arms Hotel and the Fife Arms hotel, two mills and two village Halls.
	www.royal-deeside.org.uk /Brhistory (1282 words)

	Uktravel.com - Castle Guide
		The castle was laid siege to and captured and both Baldesmere and the Custellan were beheaded.
		Queen Joan was given the castle, but upon Henry’s death she was confined to Pevensey Castle on Charges of witch craft.
		When he passed away the castle was passed through marriage into the Wickham Martin Family where it remained until 1926 when it was bought by Lady Baillie.
	www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=leeds&offset=10 (833 words)

	GO BRITANNIA! Braemar, Grampian Highlands
		Braemar, a tiny village in the Grampian Highlands, is the Scotland you expect to see - rivers rushing over ancient rocks, hills of heather, a turreted castle, mountains reflecting purple in the distance.
		Nearby Braemar Castle is an L-plan tower house built as a hunting seat by the Earl of Mar in 1628.
		Located north of Braemar on the A93, is open April 10 to October 31, Saturday through Thursday from 10 to 6.
	www.britannia.com /travel/barbaraballard/braemar.html (440 words)

	UNION-CASTLE LINE
		CARNARVON CASTLE ushered in the era of fast diesel-driven express liners on the route, In 1937, along with the rest of the fleet, she was extensively rebuilt for the expedited mail contract with new more powerful diesels, lengthened and finer bows with a raked stem and a single, large streamlined funnel amidships.
		The CAPETOWN CASTLE, with the Blue Peter at the foremast, prepares to leave Southampton at 1600 Thursday (this was to change in 1965 due to the accelerated 11.5 day passage to 1300 Fridays) for yet another trip to South Africa.
		KENYA CASTLE, BRAEMAR CASTLE and RHODESIA CASTLE were refitted in 1958 including dome tops to their funnels (adding 12 feet to their height) and in 1960-61 had their accommodation improved, partially air-conditioned and berths reduced from 539 to approximately 450.
	iancoombe.tripod.com /id30.html (2732 words)

	National Trust for Scotland Glasgow Members' Centre, Information on New Lanark and Floors, Glamis and Braemar Castles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The castle was originally built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar as a traditional tower house.
		The ruined Castle was leased to the Hanoverian Government in 1748 and was rebuilt for garrison use probably by John Adam (the son of William Adam).
		The 12th Laird of Invercauld restored the castle again as a family home and he was able to welcome Queen Victoria to the castle when she attended the Braemar Gatherings.
	www.ntsglasgow.org.uk /Activities/graphics1.html (1079 words)

	Braemar, home of the Highland Games
		Braemar, a tiny village in the Grampian Highlands of Scotland, is the Scotland you expect to see-rivers rushing over ancient rocks, hills of heather, a turreted castle, mountains reflecting purple in the distance.
		But Braemar is probably best known for its annual Braemar Gathering, the Highland Games at their best.
		Balmoral Castle, 8 miles north of Braemar on the A93-grounds, gardens and exhibitions only open mid April to end of July daily except Sundays in April, 10-5, last admission 4pm.
	www.britainexpress.com /villages/braemar.htm (692 words)

	Scotland Tour, Pitlochry to Inverness Travel Route
		One of the finest castles in Scotland, you can see it from the road; painted white and clearly visible agianst a backdrop of woodland and parkland extending to the hills of the vast Atholl Estate beyond.
		Braemar is a small picturesque highland town, and a centre for walking in the area.
		Braemar Castle, 17th Century L plan tower house with 18th century artillery defences.
	www.aboutscotland.com /tour/pitinv.html (764 words)

	Castles In Aberdeenshire, Scotland
		The infamous 13th century royal castle of Kindrochit, declined during the 16th century and a new castle was built by the Earl of Mar, designed to protect them from the family's traditional enemies the Farquharsons.The Farquharsons burnt Braemar Castle and in 1732, John Farquharson bought the castle and its estate.
		In the 18th century the castle was acquired by the York Buildings Company who were notorious for the removal of ceilings and floors.
		When the castle burnt down in the 15th century they built a new castle, the vaults and dungeons of this castle remain as in the 16th century the 4th Earl of Huntly decide to rebuild as an elegant residence.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castlesscot/castles_in_aberb.htm (495 words)

	Braemar
		The eastern gateway to the Cairngorm mountains and an ideal centre for walkers and naturalists.
		The famous Braemar Gathering is held on the first Saturday in September each year.
		Braemar Castle and Braemar Highland Heritage Centre are both open to the public.
	www.visitscotland.com /library/braemar (42 words)

	Braemar Area Main Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Braemar is best known for its Highland Games which take place on the first Saturday in September.
		A popular Highland resort, Braemar enjoys a scenic location at the meeting point of three passes in Upper Deeside where the Clunie Water flowing north from the Cairnwell Pass joins the upper River Dee.
		Braemar is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areabrae (498 words)

	Things to see around Cruachan B&B
		Blair Castle is the traditional home of the Duke of Atholl the castle dates from 1269 and has 30 fascinating rooms to view as well as extensive grounds to walk around.
		Braemar Castle is the charming home of the Farquharsons of Invercauld.
		The village of Braemar is a pretty Highland village where each September the annual gathering is held in the presence of the Royal Family.
	www.strathardle.fsbusiness.co.uk /page7.html (339 words)

	Braemar Castle on AboutBritain.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Braemar Castle has been a centre of Jacobite resistance, used as a seat of Hanoverian authority after the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and later transformed by the Farquharsons of Invercauld into a residence of unusual charm.
		Visitors to the Castle today see a museum filled with the day to day furnishings and personal memorials of 200 years of the family's history.
		Braemar Castle is Closed to the public this season.
	www.aboutbritain.com /BraemarCastle.htm (633 words)

	Scottish Towns - Braemar - A Brief History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Braemar, a duel township with Auchendryone on one side and Castleton on the other bank of the Cluny burn where it enters the River Dee.
		Although Braemar is known today for the Braemar Gathering, of which Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II is patron, there have been "gatherings" here since the days of King Malcolm Canmore (1058-1093).
		Eventually the castle was leased to the government for a period of ninety-nine years during which time it was used as barracks from which the military could keep a watchful eye on the "turbulent Highlands".
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /aberdeenshire/braemar/history.html (326 words)

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