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The castle was started in [[1269]] by [[John Comyn]], a neighbour of the Earl of Atholl, who started building on the Earl's land while the Earl was away. Upon his return, the Earl complained about the building to [[Alexander III of Scotland|King Alexander III]], won back his land and incorporated the tower that had been built into his own castle. |
The castle was started in [[1269]] by [[John Comyn]], a neighbour of the Earl of Atholl, who started building on the Earl's land while the Earl was away. Upon his return, the Earl complained about the building to [[Alexander III of Scotland|King Alexander III]], won back his land and incorporated the tower that had been built into his own castle. |
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The castle, nowadays, is open for touristic visit on a daily basis. |
The castle, nowadays, is open for touristic visit on a daily basis. The insides of the castle feature weapon trophies, hunting trophies, souvenirs of the Murray clan, war souvenirs, etc. |
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Revision as of 08:19, 17 July 2005
Blair Castle is a castle in the village of Blair Atholl on Tayside in Scotland. It is the home of the Murray family, who hold the title Duke of Atholl (even though the current duke lives in South Africa).
The castle was started in 1269 by John Comyn, a neighbour of the Earl of Atholl, who started building on the Earl's land while the Earl was away. Upon his return, the Earl complained about the building to King Alexander III, won back his land and incorporated the tower that had been built into his own castle.
The castle, nowadays, is open for touristic visit on a daily basis. The insides of the castle feature weapon trophies, hunting trophies, souvenirs of the Murray clan, war souvenirs, etc.
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