Culzean Castle. Oblique aerial view from North West.
C 26485 CN
Description Culzean Castle. Oblique aerial view from North West.
Date 1994
Collection RCAHMS Aerial Photography
Catalogue Number C 26485 CN
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 763887, SC 1687061
Scope and Content Aerial view of Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire This aerial view shows the castle in its dramatic position on the cliff-edge (centre). The central drum contains a circular 'saloon' on the first floor, with windows to take advantage of the sea view. Terraced gardens and a fountain can also be seen just above the castle. A carriage drive and court separates the castle from the stable block (left). Adam designed the castle to look like a ancient fortress, with its towers, battlements and gun-loops. The effect is enhanced by the castellated walls defining the edges of the lawns and terraces. In contrast to this rugged exterior, the interior is delicately decorated with pastel-coloured plasterwork, gilded furniture, mirrors and wall paintings in restrained Neo-Classical style. Culzean Castle was remodelled by architect Robert Adam (1728-92) from 1777 onwards for David, 10th Earl of Cassilis. He extended the late 16th-century, L-plan tower-house in the Castellated style and added a drum tower in 1785. Adam also designed the Neo-Classical interior, oval staircase (built 1787), and adjacent home farm. The castle was extended to the west in 1875 by architects Wardrop & Reid, and restored in the 20th century for The National Trust for Scotland. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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