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Castle Fraser...

Approaching Castle Fraser down the Broad Walk, the granite walls rising up to the distinctive turrets make an imposing sight. This was the impression the lairds intended as the present castle took shape between 1575 and 1636 – a statement of pride for the Fraser family and a show of strength to any would-be detractors...

g6/39/497239/3/70970537.upezQwHS.jpg The approach...
The approach...
Tower...
Tower...
Round room...
Round room...
View from the top....
View from the top....
On the tower....
On the tower....
View from courtyard...
View from courtyard...
1618...
1618...
Turret...
Turret...
Gunbarrel gargoyles...
Gunbarrel gargoyles...
Saltire...
Saltire...
Keeping watch...
Keeping watch...
Old Tower...
Old Tower...
Two towers become one...
Two towers become one...
Overhang...
Overhang...
From the back...
From the back...
Looking up...
Looking up...