View from NE. Digital image of C 44103 CN.
SC 802344
Description View from NE. Digital image of C 44103 CN.
Date 20/4/1994
Catalogue Number SC 802344
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 44103 CN
Scope and Content Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire, from north-east This photograph shows a number of different building phases. The wing in the foreground was built in 1631, and is one of the 'laigh biggins', or 'low buildings'. These additions contained the kitchen, servants' quarters, bakehouse, and possibly a gallery and music rooms for the Fraser family. The two long wings form a courtyard around the northern entrance to the castle, and emphasise the height of its towers. The 'laigh biggins' were constructed by Andrew Fraser (1574-1636). The west wing bears his initials, along with those of his wife and daughter. The east wing was finished after the title of Lord Fraser had been conferred, so bears the initials 'L A F', representing Lord Andrew Fraser. Castle Fraser dates from the 15th century, when it was known as Muchall-in-Mar. The lands of Muchall and Stoneywood were granted by James II (1437-60) to Thomas Fraser (d.1475), who built a rectangular tower, parts of which still survive. Later generations of lairds enlarged the castle, which is now open to the public and owned by The National Trust for Scotland. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
Medium Colour negative
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