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	Clan Fraser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Around then the Chiefship was in dispute between the Frasers of Philorth and another branch, which also came from Tweeddale, the Frasers of Muchal-in-Mar. Castle Fraser, their seat, was built in the early 17th century by Andrew Fraser, who was created Lord Fraser in the reign of Charles II.
		Frasers were on the front lines of the Jacobite army at the Battle of Falkirk, and the Battle of Culloden.
		The Fraser Fencible Regiment, raised by the Col. the Hon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clan_Fraser (2838 words)

	CFSNA.com :: Beginnings and Origins
		Thomas Fraser of Cornetoun in Stirlingshire was a descendant of the Frasers of Touch-fraser.
		The crest of the Frasers, Lord Saltoun, is a strawberry plant on a mound.
		The Lovat Frasers descend from a brother of Sr Alexander of Touch-fraser, Chamberlain of Scotland.
	www.cfsna.com /beginnings.htm (727 words)

	Catriona Fraser: Photograph of Castle Fraser
		It was during the last tenure of Laird Frederick MacKenzie Fraser that a princess was killed in the castle's Green Room and dragged down the stairs, which thereafter could never be cleansed of the bloodstains.
		Clan Fraser is of Norman origin, and the bloodlines were brought to Great Britain by a knight named Frezel, from the lordship of La Frezeliere in Anjou.
		A junior branch of the family, Fraser of Lovat descended from Hugh Fraser who married the Bisset heiress and obtained her lands; they are known in Gaelic as "Na Friosalaich".
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Square/4638/fraser.html (602 words)

	Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		She is the head of the Frasers of Philorth.
		She was the daughter of Alexander Fraser and Dorothy Geraldine Welby.
		Katherine is the presumed heir to her mother's peerage and the leadership of the clan Fraser Society.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flora_Fraser,_21st_Lady_Saltoun (381 words)

	Scottish Castles Photo Library - Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire
		Castle Fraser was built between 1575 and 1635 but since then there have been alterations in the early 19th century and the addition of a grand staircase in Victorian times (though this was demolished after the Second World war).
		In the 15th century, Thomas Fraser was granted the lands of Muchall and Stoneywood and originally the castle bore the name of Muchall-in-Mar (until 1695).
		The castle and estate passed through a number of heirs, not always in a direct line and the last Fraser to own the property never lived in it as he became Privy Chamberlain to the Pope and then Master of Ceremonies at St Peter's in Rome.
	www.rampantscotland.com /castles/blcastles_fraser.htm (470 words)

	CastleXplorer - Castle Fraser
		Castle Fraser was mostly built between 1575 and 1635.
		The oldest part of the castle is a rectangular tower house which was built in the 15th century.
		The castle was home to three different families during its history, two branches of the Fraser family and finally the Cowdray family who carried out a restoration of the castle after they bought it in 1921.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /scotland/fraser/fraser.php (194 words)

	Scotland
		Sir Andrew Fraser of Touch-Fraser, cousin of the patriot, was the father of Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie, progenitor of the Frasers of Philorth, Lords Saltoun; Sir Simon Fraser, progenitor of the Frasers of Lovat and Strichen, Lords Lovat; Sir Andrew Fraser, and Sir James Fraser
		Sir Alexander Fraser was killed at the Battle of Dupplin in 1332 and his three younger brothers were killed at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333.
		Thomas Fraser's second son Simon, later 11th Lord Lovat, had planned to marry the Lovat heiress Amelia, but the plan failed and, in retaliation, Simon forcibly married her mother, the dowager Lady Lovat [the marriage was later annulled].
	www.clanfraser.ca /scotland.htm (1624 words)

	Angeltigerlily's Aberdeen Castles
		Fortunately for posterity the castle was not damaged in the troubled 17th and 18th centuries, although the lands around were severely damaged.
		The castle has remained in the family by direct descent since the 14th century.Fine collections of armour, furnishings, paintings and tapestries are to be seen in it.
		In 1644 the Castle was occupied by the Marquess of Montrose, and was again garrisoned by Claverhouse in 1689.
	www.usedbooks-websitedesign.com /Castles.html (997 words)

	Fraser, Frasier, Frazer, Frazier, Philorth, Saltoun, Aberdeen, Lowlands, Scotland, Scottish, Teutonic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Simon's grandson, Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie and Durris, acquired the castle now called Cairnbulg and the lands of Philorth by marriage with Joanna, younger daughter and co-heiress of the Earl of Ross in 1375.
		Andrew Fraser of Muchalls was raised to the peerage in June 1633 with the title, 'Lord Fraser'.
		Frasers of Philorth, now Saltoun have never been called "MacShimidh" because they do not descend from Sir Simon, neither do the Lowland Frasers have a Gaelic patronymic title of their own, because Gaelic was reserved for use by Highland people and Clans.
	www.fraserclan-cal.net /philorth.html (1388 words)

	ICASTELLI.IT - Fraser Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Castle Fraser is off the A944, 16 miles (26 km) West of Aberdeen.
		The castle was completed in 1636 and was the masterpiece of two great families of master masons, Bell and Leiper.
		Castle Fraser belongs to the same period of native architectural achievements as two neighbouring castles, Crathes and Craigievar, both owned by the Trust.
	www.icastelli.it /scotland/fraser.htm (209 words)

	Life in Castle Country
		You’re headed first for Castle Fraser, but this shouldn’t stop you taking in a nearby selection of what is grandly referred to as Scotland’s "built heritage".
		Castle Fraser is an abiding example of baronial architecture, a sister in style to the castles of Crathes, Midmar, Drum and Craigievar.
		Craigievar Castle commands a hillside south of Alford, built in 1626 and possibly the finest and most complete example of Scottish 17th century castellated architecture.
	www.agtb.org /lifeislike_castlecoun.htm (487 words)

	Reconstruction of Neidpath Castle (the Frasers and the Hays of Yester.)
		Reconstruction of Neidpath Castle (the Frasers and the Hays of Yester.)
		The castle site dates back to the late13th century when a tower was raised here by the Fraser family, in their role as sheriffs of Tweeddale.
		In the first assault the castle was stoutly defended by the 4th Baron Yester and the English withdrew to join their main army at Fawside hill prior to the battle of Pinkie.
	www.maybole.org /history/castles/neidpath.htm (1567 words)

	Castle Fraser
		Set in acres of open woodland, Castle Fraser is one of the grandest of Scotland's castles.
		This magnificent castle, started in 1575 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser, is the largest and most elaborate of the Scottish castles built on the Z-plan design.
		Castle Fraser is a stunning venue with a romantic atmosphere ideal for entertaining guests.
	www.gay-friendly-wedding-venues.com /castlefraser.php (112 words)

	Celtic Castles
		Aberdeen, the Granite City, is the main city in the Grampians, the land of whisky, hunting, fishing...
		In 1263 Alexander III gave the castle to Colin Fitzgerald, son of the Earl of Desmond and Kildare (later to become MacKenzies) as a reward for services in the Battle of Largs.
		To mark the arrival of this strict disciplinarian, fifty "miscreants" were executed and their heads placed upon the walls of the castle.
	home.comcast.net /~highlandmist/castles.html (1076 words)

	Kevin and Jennie's Wedding \| Locations
		The most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland, and one of the grandest Castles of Mar, Castle Fraser was built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser, and was the supreme work of two great families of master masons, Bell and Leiper.
		The castle belongs to the same period of native architectural achievement as two neighbouring castles, Crathes and Craigievar, both owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
		As Castle Fraser is a National Trust property we have also been requested to politely ask our guests not to wear stiletto, spike or any other type of heel that may damage the floors.
	www.bigerrorfactory.com /kevinandjennie/locations (702 words)

	CLAN FRASER SOCIETY OF CANADA
		Fraser Society of Canada is one of the national societies operating worldwide, established under the authority of The Rt.
		Lord Lovat, Chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat.
		Anyone interested in an overview of the history and structure of Clan Fraser may wish to visit the web site of The Lady Saltoun at http://www.fraserchief.co.uk which includes a brief explanation of the correct use of heraldry, some Fraser tartans and music, and advice to others researching their Fraser genealogy.
	www.clanfraser.ca (787 words)

	Craigievar Castle, Craigievar Castle
		Craigievar Castle is situated 10mi/16km further west from Castle Fraser.
		This delightful castle with small towers, crowstepped gables, round oriel windows, quaint conical roofs, ornamental stone cannons and a decorative zigzag console is proof that fairy tales can come true.
		Like Crathes and Castle Fraser, the towering seven-story residence is not only a symbol of authority and wealth but it also has a practical function.
	www.planetware.com /grampian-region-mountains/craigievar-castle-closed-from-09-2005-to-04-2007-for-restoration-project-gb-grm-craig.htm (260 words)

	Fraserchief
		From the Frasers of Fruid descended the Frasers of Daltullich, Dunballoch, Fanellan, Kingillie, Munlochy, Newton, Phopachy and Tain.
		His son, Sir William Fraser of Cowie, was killed at the Battle of Durham in 1346, and in 1375 his grandson, Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie and Durris, acquired the Manor Place (later to become Cairnbulg Castle) and lands of Philorth by marriage with Lady Joanna, younger daughter and co-heiress of the Earl of Ross.
		The Frasers of Lovat descend from Sir Simon Fraser (brother of Sir Alexander, the Chamberlain) who married Lady Margaret, whose father was Sir William Sinclair, and whose mother, Isabel was daughter of Malise, Norse Yarl of Orkney (d.
	www.fraserchief.co.uk /history.html (2321 words)

	Scotland Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		This castle is a former bishop's residence which was built bit by bit throughout the 14th and 15th centuries.
		One of the downsides of the castle is that it isn't part of any historic trust, so it isn't being cared for at the moment.
		In 1584, the rest of castle was being built by William Forbes and his wife Elizabeth.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Scotland/Things_To_Do-Scotland-R-88.html (1350 words)

	What do we do? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Fraser's Dragoones are a regiment within the Sealed Knot and as such we hope to "Entertain, inform, and engender an interest in the events and times of the Civil Wars." In practice that means performing in battle re-enactments, living history displays, drill displays and giving talks to interested parties.
		Frasers from all over the world attended this major event and it was both hard work and great fun.
		We have done small living history and drill displays on a number of occasions at Castle Fraser but this was the big one.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/alistair_birnie/Whatwedo.htm (352 words)

	The Frasers of Philorth & Saltoun
		WILLIAM FRASER, the celebrated Bishop Fraser of St. Andrews, 1279-97, and Guardian of Scotland, 1274-80, was the counsellor of Sir William Wallace, and one of the earliest defenders of the rights and liberties of the kingdom.
		He was one of the Lords of the Regency chosen by the States during the minority of the infant Queen Margaret, the ‘Maiden of Norway.’ After her death he was appointed by King Edward one of the guardians of Scotland, and rendered an enforced homage to that monarch.
		Another son of Sir Alexander Fraser, seventh laird of Philorth, was John Fraser, Abbot of Compiègne, in France, elected in 1596 Rector of the University of Paris, who was the author of several treatises in philosophy, and two theological works.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/families/frasers_saltoun.htm (4174 words)

	Travels in Scotland : Castles and Towers : Corgarff Castle
		Corgarff Castle was built about 1530 by the Elphinstone fanily (who also owned Venlaw Castle, among others) and leased to the Forbes.
		The Forbes fueded with the Gordons, and the castle was nearly burned to the ground in 1571, killing Margaret Forbes and 26 retainers and servants.
		The castle was later used as a base to help stop illicit whisky distilling.
	www.phouka.com /travel/castles/corgarff/corgarff.html (377 words)

	Fraser of Inverallochy
		Their history can be accessed in a separate file which continues their story to the point where the ancestry of the Frasers of Philorth and the Frasers of Lovat divides.
		Simon Fraser, 6th Lord Fraser of Lovat, Sheriff of Inverness, b ca 1581, m 1596 as his 2nd wife Jean (d 1622) dtr of James Stewart, 1st Lord Doune, by Margaret dtr of Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll, and by her had issue a third son:
		Elizabeth Fraser, Lady of Castle Fraser (previously the barony of Muchall), bequeathed her estates to her nephew and d unm 1814.
	www.baronage.co.uk /bphtm-03/fraser07.html (404 words)

	Castle Fraser "Muchall-in-Mar" Holiday Accommodation Sauchen Inverurie Aberdeenshire Grampian Scotland ...
		Castle Fraser was originally a 15th century stone rectangular tower house, founded by Thomas Fraser.
		Castle Fraser is located 3 miles south of Kenmay, off the A944.
		The castle is open daily, July and August 11:00-5:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Friday and Monday at bank holidays, Good Friday to June and September 12:00-5:00pm.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_scotland/38/castlefraser.htm (151 words)

	Urquhart Castle Loch Ness Inverness
		The nickname of the castle is The Guardian of the Glen.
		The land where the castle now stands was granted to the Durward family by King Alexander the Second for the aid given from Sir Thomas le Durward during the 1228 men of Moray uprising.
		Following the storms of the late 17th Century the castle fell into disrepair and much of the original stonework was taken by locals for their own use.
	www.scottishrecipes.co.uk /urquhartcastle.htm (1141 words)

	Scottish Castles Photo Library - Castle Campbell, Clackmannanshire
		Perched on a promontory between the Burn of Care and the Burn of Sorrow, high in Dollar Glen, in Clackmannan, Castle Campbell (or Castle Gloom as it was once called, derived from the Gaelic "glom" meaning chasm), is one of the most romantic castles in Scotland.
		Originally, the lands in this area were held by the Stewarts but Colin, 2nd Lord Campbell married Elizabeth Stewart and thus acquired the "Lands of Glume." The principle seat of the Campbells was Inveraray Castle, but Castle Gloom (renamed Campbell in 1489) was their main base in the Lowlands of Scotland.
		Castle Campbell was later used as a garrison for the English soldiers and during this time the castle was set on fire.
	www.rampantscotland.com /castles/blcastles_campbell.htm (169 words)

	Castle Fraser on AboutBritain.com
		A visit to Castle Fraser is a great day out for the whole family.
		It is one of the finest castles in Aberdeenshire and is the largest, most elaborate Scottish castle built on the traditional 'Z' plan.
		This castle, one of the most beautiful in Royal Deeside, was owned by the Irvine family of Drum for 653 years.
	www.aboutbritain.com /CastleFraser.htm (496 words)

	JP Editions - Arundel Castle
		The castle was built four miles from the south coast high on a chalk spur overlooking the River Arun with magnificent views over the South Downs.
		Belesme was captured, imprisoned and the Castle reverted to the Crown.
		King Stephen, her cousin and rival, surrounded the castle but soon raised the siege, and for reasons not clearly understood, allowed Matilda to leave unmolested.
	www.jpeditions.com /castles/arundel.php (228 words)

	Castle Fraser Inverurie Aberdeenshire Information Ghost Story
		Castle Fraser is a magnificent and well-preserved Scottish baronial tower building made from the local granite.
		The drive in commands a super view of the castle with it's well preserved towers and is a real joy to behold and a glimpse of treasures to come.
		It was built in 1575 and previous Fraser family members of the family added onto the original structure.
	www.borntoloaf.co.uk /castlefraser.htm (739 words)

	ScotClans - Clan Fraser - Clan History
		The origin of the name Fraser is believed to lie with a knight called Frezel from the lordship of La Frezeliere in Anjou, who came to Scotland in the 11th century.
		In 1160 the name of Simon Fraser is recorded as the owner of Keith lands in East Lothian, and he gave the church there to Kelso Abbey.
		The co-heiress of the Earl of Ross was Joanna, and her hand was won by Sir Alexander Fraser of Cowie and Durris in 1375, bringing to the family the lands of Philorth and the castle now called Cairnbulg.
	www.scotclans.com /clans/Fraser/history.html (529 words)

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