Nidpath [Neidpath] [Peebleshire]

Category

Library Item

Item no

14772

Title

Nidpath [Neidpath] [Peebleshire]

Description

A square tower castle sits on top of a hillside amongst a rolling valley. A river winds its way through the hilly valley. Sheep graze on the slopes in the foreground.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1806

Size

25.5 x 37.5 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Neidpath Castle is found a mile west of Peebles. The building is thought to date from the fourteenth century with more recent alterations. It was occupied by various important Scottish families including the Earls of March. Sir Walter Scott wrote a poem called 'The Maid of Neidpath'. The poem tells the story of a daughter of one of the Earls of March who was dying of consumption and broken hearted when her lover did not recognise her.

For further information see the Historic Environment Scotland's Canmore website.

Item is dated 18th September 1806.

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Animals > Mammals > Sheep

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Landscape > Land > Hills

Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Places > Scotland > Borders

Places > Scotland > Peebleshire

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