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	Slains Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Slains Castle is a large imposing ruin fronting directly onto south facing cliffs about a kilometer east of Cruden Bay.
		And they still do: the front of the castle lies literally along the edge of the cliffs, while its rear, beyond what were once its gardens, is protected from unwanted guests by a deep cleft that cuts into the cliffs as far as the main access road.
		Slain's general air of creepiness is not helped by the vaulted room accessed down a muddy slide that was probably once a kitchen store complete with large stone storage bins all the way around the walls.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /crudenbay/slainscastle (746 words)

	SlainsCastle
		Slains castle was originally the seat of Clan Hay, the Earls of Erroll.
		Originally there was an earlier castle which was blown up by James VI, as punishment for the 9th Earl of Erroll’s involvement in a revolt against the King.
		The great castle soon fell into disrepair and when the roof was removed in 1925, it became home to local ghosts and on some moonlit desolate nights the odd vampire can be spotted.
	www.tartan.tv /Web/Site/NewSite/Directory/Heritage/Slains.asp (183 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Slains Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The castle was then sold in 1916 and fell into disrepair in the first quarter of the 20th century, after more than 300 years of occupation by the Errolls.
		The older castle, also a family seat of the Errolls, was blown up by James VI as a punishment for their part in the 1597 plot by the Earl of Huntly against him.
		The defensive works of the castle include use of the North Sea cliffs, an abyss to the west that functions as a deep impassable moat and a ruined rampart that would have been the main entrance on the south.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Slains_Castle (669 words)

	Slains Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea.
		The castle was constructed around an existing tower house in 1597 by the 9th Earl of Erroll.
		In 1948, the Earl of Erroll accorded the title Slains Pursuivant to his newly revived private officer of arms and appointed Michael Maclagan to the position.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slains_Castle (689 words)

	Slains Castle
		Slains Castle stands alone, a giant watchman upon giant cliffs, built up only one story high, on account of the tremendous winds that prevail there in spring and autumn, and cased with the gray Aberdeen granite of the famous quarries near by.
		Slains Castle had many gentle and pleasant memories about it, as well as its traditional horrors, and among these were many connected with the history of the old family that owned it.
		In one of the two pictures of her at Slains, if I remember right, she is represented with the bâton of her office, with which badge she also appeared at court before her marriage (after this it was borne by her husband in the character of her deputy).
	www.harvestfields.ca /01/118.htm (3455 words)

	Slains Castle "Tower of Bowness" Cruden Bay Peterhead Aberdeenshire Grampian Scotland Scottish
		Slains Castle was originally the 16th century stone tower house of Bowness, founded by the Hays.
		In 1597, the 9th Hay Earl of Errol absorbed the tower house, in the construction of a courtyard castle.
		Slains Castle is located on the headland at Cruden Bay, off the B1345.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_scotland/30/slainscastle.htm (96 words)

	Slains Castle Cruden Bay
		There is a short walk to Slains Castle and unfortunately it is not suitable for wheelchair users or those pushing babies and young children in buggies.
		The original Slains Castle was located at Collieston and was built around 1200 as a fortress, but there is nothing left of this building that was destroyed by King James VI in 1594.
		The 20th Earl of Erroll was forced to sell the castle in 1916 because of the cost of death duties and the castle eventually fell into disrepair at the hands of the new owner.
	www.aboutaberdeen.com /slainscastle.php (885 words)

	Slains Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Set on the dramatic cliff tops about 1 mile from Cruden Bay, Slains Castle is one of the most famous castles in Scotland.
		The castle itself, while in ruin, is very large and has many rooms and turrets to explore.
		When visiting Slains, be advised that due to the steep cliffs and sometimes stormy seas, one should exercise great caution and do not stand too close to the edge of the cliffs.
	www.denheadsteading.co.uk /local/castles/Slains.htm (263 words)

	Slains Castle views
		Slains was first erected in 1597 by the 9th Earl of Erroll.
		The 20th Earl was forced to sell the castle in 1916 due to death duties.
		The main reason for Slain's fame is Bram Stoker's association with it.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /porterll/Weather/slainscastle.htm (200 words)

	Country Life : Architecture: Apsley House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Slains castle is most famous for apparently inspiring Bram Stoker to his idea of Dracula's castle in Transylvania, and at the present time the site does indeed look like it could be playing host to any number of unsavoury characters.
		Slains would most likely never again have been a family home and it seems a shame to let it just crumble, particularly because of the interest from tourists.
		The restoration is intended to recreate the castle just as it was, but split into apartments, in harmony with the surrounding environment, and should provide revenue and employment for the local area when complete.
	www.countrylife.co.uk /artsantiques/architecture/slains.php (607 words)

	Slains Castle
		I had read in the clan books that a recent chief of the clan had built her home close to the tower ruins of the Old Slains Castle.
		Not much survives of a 13th century castle, which was once a major stronghold and occupied a large area.
		The Hays built a new castle and mansion at Slains, near Cruden Bay, of which a substantial ruin remains.
	clanboyd.info /history/oldslains/index.htm (589 words)

	Slains Castle
		The slains castle has historical interest only because in November 2004 Aberdeenshire Council approved the restoration of Slains Castle and its conversion into 35 holiday apartments.
		The original Slain Castle is a mile north east of Collieston and about six miles south west of its successor.
		In 1916, Earl of Erroll had to sell Slains Castle due to high building costs and high living did little for the family finances.
	www.tartan.tv /Web/Site/NewSite/Directory/Programmes/Slains_Castle.asp (388 words)

	Slains Castle - Sightseeing National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Slains Castle is situated about 1 mile from the small village of Cruden Bay, which is about 25 miles north of the city of Aberdeen on the north east coast of Scotland.
		Slains Castle offered Bram Stoker the inspiration for his legendary Count Dracula.
		And on an evening visit to the awesome Slains Castle, with a storm brewing and the full force of the cruel North Sea thundering against its foundations and pummelling its eastern walls, Count Dracula was conceived.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/slains-castle (252 words)

	Slains Castle Cruden Bay
		Slains Castle is perched on the top of the cliffs looking out over the North Sea.
		The front of the castle is directly on the edge of the cliff and at the back of the castle, you can see what used to be the gardens.
		Slains Castle is different from the other castles in Scotland.
	www.scottishholidays.net /client/h/005-001-122.html (600 words)

	Overview of Slains Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The atmospheric and substantial ruins of Slains Castle stand on the clifftop overlooking the North Sea a half-mile (1 km) east of Port Errol in Aberdeenshire.
		The old castle having been destroyed in 1594, New Slains was erected in 1597 by Francis Hay, the 9th Earl of Errol (c.1564 - 1631), on the site of the former Bowness Castle.
		The castle was built around a courtyard and extended over the years to form a massive structure.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst4624.html (222 words)

	SmugMug - Mark Ross : Slains Castle 19/04/06
		Set on the dramatic cliff tops about a kilometre from Cruden Bay, Slains Castle is one of the most famous castles in Scotland.
		Slains was first erected in 1597 by the Earl of Erroll around an existing tower house.
		Slains castle today is a slightly eerie and unsettling place.
	marky-boy.smugmug.com /gallery/1390349/2/65866115 (152 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Aberdeen - Locals granted a stake in future of Dracula's castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		COMMUNITY groups and members of the public are to be given a voice in determining the future of historic Slains Castle, the imposing Buchan keep said to have been a source of inspiration for Bram Stoker’s horror classic, Dracula.
		Perched on the dramatic cliffs near the infamous Bullers of Buchan, Slains Castle was home to the Earls of Erroll for more than four centuries.
		The Slains Partnership claims the tourism development will restore the "iconic" cliff-top castle and bring cultural and tourism-related benefits, both regionally and nationally, as well as securing the future of Slains Castle.
	news.scotsman.com /aberdeen.cfm?id=1229952004 (602 words)

	Slains Castle, Cruden Bay - Aberdeen & Grampian - UK Attraction
		Set about 1 mile from Cruden Bay, on the brutal North Sea Coast, Slains Castle is one of the most famous castles in Scotland.
		The castle itself, while in ruin, is very large and has many rooms and turrets to explore, including if you’re brave enough the vaulted room, accessed down a muddy slide that was probably once a kitchen store.
		The castle is built on steep cliffs and one should exercise great caution in the area.
	www.ukattraction.com /aberdeen+grampian/slains-castle.htm (239 words)

	Mel Sinclair Introduces Mr. Andrew Spratt
		Tantallon Castle Sacking of Newcastle by the Scots
		In many castle reconstructions I simply superimpose the outline of the original castle onto the present ruin,almost rebuilding as it were level by level.
		These great castles were built as symbols of power but also as places of refuge to protect the Scots who lived in fear through years of invasion, raids, wars, counter invasions and political treachery.
	www.clansinclairsc.org /aspratt.htm (735 words)

	The Scotsman - Scotland - Slains Castle set for controversial face lift (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A SPECTACULAR ruined castle on the coast that is said to have inspired the classic horror tale Dracula is to be renovated.
		Controversial plans to convert 16th-century Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire into holiday homes have been approved, despite fears that the move will halt the flow of tourists who flock to the Buchan area to see the castle in its present state.
		About 100 members of the public had their say at a meeting a week ago, but councillors voted to approve the plans yesterday amid fears that the building would collapse if it was left to rot.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=1297012004 (444 words)

	Scottish Highlands: Slains Castle - Traveler Reviews - My Visit to Slains Castle: OCTOBER HOLIDAY - TripAdvisor
		Erected in 1597, this is one of the most famous castle ruins in Scotland, and was used by Bram Stoker as the inspiration for the castle of the evil vampire in his most famous supernatural tale "Dracula."
		It is a lonely and strange place, when walking about the castle, I always think of what it would have been like when it was lived in.
		In the 18th century Dr Johnson visited Slains Castle with his scottish friend he'd met in London, and I always wonder if I have stepped foot in the room of which he had slept in.
	www.tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g186535-d206562-r404591-Slains_Castle-Scottish_Highlands_Scotland.html (477 words)

	Save Slains Castle Petition
		We, who care about Scottish heritage, petition Buchan councillor's to deny the Slains Partnership permission to turn Slains Castle (the castle where Bram Stoker was inspired to write Dracula) into 35 luxury flats.
		We feel that this historic castle should be preserved as a ruin as it is a key North-East landmark and one of Scotland's more famous castles, which should be left for present and future generations to enjoy.
		The Save Slains Castle Petition to Aberdeenshire Council Planning Department was created by and written by Richard and Julie Stephen (r.stephen333@btinternet.com).
	www.petitiononline.com /rls4jhs/petition.html (167 words)

	Overview of Old Slains Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The much ruined remains of Old Slains Castle lie on a headland, 1¼ miles (2 km) northeast of Collieston in Aberdeenshire.
		Originally the property of the Comyn Earls of Buchan until their forfeiture in the 14th century, the estates of Slains were given to Sir Gilbert Hay by Robert the Bruce (1274 - 1329) in recognition for his support against the English.
		The castle had gained a wall defending the landward side by the early 16th century.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst6183.html (204 words)

	Activities - Walks and Trails
		One of many dramatically sited fortresses around the Scottish coast, it has won extra renown because of its supposed association with Bram Stoker, who is said to have used it as the inspiration for the terrifying lair of Dracula when he created that nightmare character.
		In fact, the castle is a vast 19th century mansion built by the Hay family, Earls of Erroll, in 1836 on the site of a much earlier castle dating back to 1597.
		Stoker, who stayed at nearby Whinnyfold several times, must have seen it complete, as he wrote Dracula in 1897 and the building was not abandoned until the 1920s.
	www.aberdeenandgrampian.com /visit/activities/walks/slains.htm (449 words)

	Slains Castle Print - Scots Connection for the finest Scottish gifts, tartans and highland dress. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Slains Castle Print - Scots Connection for the finest Scottish gifts, tartans and highland dress.
		A Gothic fl and white image of the imposing Slains Castle at Cruden Bay in North East Scotland.
		Slains is considered by many in Scotland as the true inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
	www.scotsconnection.com /uploads/html/Slains_Castle_Print_871_1.htm (127 words)

	Clan Hay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Slains Pursuivant, Peter Drummond-Murray of Mastrick, is the private officer of arms of the Chief of Clan Hay
		During the Wars of Scottish Independence, Sir Gilbert Hay, the 5th Lord Erroll, was an ally of Robert the Bruce and he and the Clan Hay participated in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
		The ruins of their fortress of Slains Castle, on the northeast coast of Scotland, was a frequent meeting place for Jacobite conspirators.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clan_Hay (544 words)

	The Buchan Observer
		AN ORIGINAL copy of the 1925 auction catalogue for Slains Castle's furnishings has been unearthed by a Cruden Bay man. Peter Henry is the only known holder of the book which lists everything which was sold off when the castle was abandoned.
		The auction book was recently called into action when a Buchanie reader wrote to the paper looking for some way to validate a grandfather clock with the Slains marking on it.
		It was built to replace the old Slains Castle, near Collieston, which was demolished in 1594.
	www.buchanie.co.uk /archived/2003/Week_050/news/slains.asp (263 words)

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