Castle and Lochranza, Arran

Category

Library Item

Item no

24435

Title

Castle and [Loch Ranza] Lochranza, Arran

Description

In the foreground of the picture small boats can be seen sitting on the shingle which forms the shore of Loch Ranza. In the background is the square, stone built Lochranza Castle.

Artist / maker

Valentine, James

Date

1865

Size

11.4 x 17.7 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Lochranza Castle was originally built in 1200's for a rich, powerful family by the name of MacSween. The castle is said to have been the landing place of Robert the Bruce when he returned from Ireland. It has many changes over the years from home to hunting lodge and has had many owners from the MacSweens to Walter Stewart, The Earl of Menteith.

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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Land > Beaches

Places > Scotland > Arran

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Water > Boats

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