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Nidpath [Neidpath] [Peebleshire]
Skene, James, 1806, Watercolour
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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
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Item is dated 18th September 1806.
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