Rothsay

Category

Library Item

Item no

15021

Title

Rothsay

Description

The ruins of are castle sit upon a small mound, overgrown with plants and trees. A person walks around the edge of the castle while smoke plumes rise from behind it. In the distance a small village of houses and cottage can be seen.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1818

Size

14.5 x 27 cm

Type

Pencil work

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Rothsay castle dates back to the 13th century and is unique for its circular structure. It consists of a large curtain wall, four round towers and a broad moat. It was built by the Stewart family but fell into dispair after the 17th century.

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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Homes > Residential buildings > Cottages

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Landscape > Land > Bays

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Shrubs

Plants > Trees > Trees

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