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Rothsay
Skene, James, 1818, Pencil work
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Rothsay
Rothsay
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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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Skene's Highlands Monuments
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