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Doune Castle
Skene, James, 1800, Pencil work
Doune Castle
Doune Castle
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Item no
15113
Title
Doune Castle
Description
A wide river meanders past the ruins of a tall castle which rise up out of a group of trees. Another structure can be seen on the crest of a hill in the far distance.
Artist / maker
Skene, James
Date
1800
Size
14.5 x 33 cm
Type
Pencil work
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Item is dated Sep 18th 1800. Doune Castle was built for the Regent Albany in the late 14th century. The castle saw military action throughout the centuries, but was abandoned and left in ruins by 1800.
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