Castle Fraser Photo: Castle Fraser

Castle Fraser is located near the village of Kemnay in the area of Aberdeenshire in Scotland. The construction of the current castle began in 1575 and was completed in 1636. But archaeological excavations have shown that the massive square tower existed in 1400. If we consider the plan of the castle, he belongs to the so-called Z-type, when the corners of the large Central tower diagonally attached two smaller towers.

Embossed on the Northern wall of the castle says "I'm White" suggests that the construction of the castle was led by the famous Scottish architect of that time, John bell. In favor of this also speaks to the similarity of the castle with the neighbouring locks Caregiver, Kraits and Midmar, which were built by architects from the bell family.

In the XVIII century the castle was rebuilt in the classical style, appeared South entrance and new Windows with latticed casements. This work was conducted under the leadership of Eliza Fraser. At the same time it is engaged in the redevelopment of the castle grounds. The interiors of the castle are made in 1820-50 G. architects John Smith and William Byrne. The library is an excellent example of the Regency style, typical of Smith. The Gothic interiors of Bern not have survived, except for the body, which is now in the Church Kemna. As in any historic castle, home of the Ghost – the Ghost of a murdered beautiful Princess.

Nowadays the castle is owned by the National trust for Scotland and open to the public from Easter to October, the gardens and grounds are open all year round.

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