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         Scotland History:     more books (100)
  1. Surnames of Scotland : Their Origin, Meaning and History by George F. Black, 1999
  2. Edinburgh: A History of the City by Michael Fry, 2010-07
  3. Witchcraft In Early Modern Scotland: James VI's Demonology and the North Berwick Witches (University of Exeter Press - Exeter Studies in History) by Lawrence Normand, Gareth Roberts, 2000-01-01
  4. Scotland For Dummies (Dummies Travel) by Barry Shelby, 2005-04-15
  5. Autumn in Scotland (Avon Romantic Treasure) by Karen Ranney, 2006-12-01
  6. Scotland A New History by Michael Lynch, 1999
  7. The Edinburgh History of Scotland Vol. 1: The Making of the Kingdom (v. 1) by A. A. Duncan, 1986-12
  8. Manners, Customs and History of the Highlanders of Scotland by Sir Walter Scott, 1994-03-24
  9. Scotland's Books: A History of Scottish Literature by Robert Crawford, 2009-01-30
  10. Some Old Families: A Contribution to the Genealogical History of Scotland, With an Appendix of Illustrative Documents by H. B. Mccall, 2007-10
  11. The History Of Radiology In Scotland 1896-2000 by John Calder, 2001-01
  12. The border-history of England and Scotland, deduced from the earliest times to the union of the two crowns. Comprehending a particular detail of the transactions of the two nations with one another by George Ridpath, 2010-06-16
  13. Mysterious Scotland by Michael Balfour, 2003-04-01
  14. Military Governors and Imperial Frontiers C. 1600-1800: A Study of Scotland and Empires (History of Warfare, V. 17)

61. Robert Burns Scotland : History, Quiz, Scottish Gift Ideas
Favourite haunt of poet Robert Burns, the Globe is a popular pub crammed with Burns heritage and has Category Regional Europe scotland Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries......Robert Burns frequented The Globe Inn in Dumfries, scotland the taverntoday is a treasure trove of Robert Burns history and an excellent pub.
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"O lovely Polly Stewart
O Charming Polly Stewart
There's not a flower that blooms in May
That's half so fair as thou art" Etched on a bedroom window at the Globe by Robert Burns using a diamond ring. The inscription survives to this day.
Are you a Robert Burns enthusiast or do you just need a drink to keep out the cold? Either way, here's a pub that's well worth the journey
Established in 1610, The Globe Inn, Dumfries has long been associated with Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. In 1796, Burns wrote: "... the Globe Tavern here, which these many years has been my Howff ...", and in 1819, the first of what was to become the annual tradition of Burns Suppers was held here at The Globe Inn in Dumfries, south west Scotland. At his howff (or haunt) his favourite seat still survives, and some of his poetry may still be seen inscribed by Robert Burns with a diamond on his bedroom windows. The Globe Inn is an important historic pub, steeped in the history of Robert Burns and Dumfries. Every corner is packed with fascinating memorabilia making The Globe a central part of any visit to Dumfries.

62. Historical Sites - South West Scotland - History Of Carrick - Historic Lords Of
House dates from 1606 when it was a shooting lodge and is ideal for visiting historicalsites of South West scotland learn about the history of Carrick and
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Cosses Country House dates from 1606 when it was a shooting lodge. It belonged to the Grahams of Knockdolian, then in 1620 to the Kennedys of Blairquhan. Covenanters cottage ruins in the grounds. In 1765 it was bought by John Allan of Kilphin and became the property of Earl of Inchcape in 1916 when Cosses became the home farm. A pond at Cosses was designed by Lady Inchcape. Cosses was sold privately in 1950 and major alterations were done to the house in 1963, being continued by Robin and Susan who purchased Cosses in 1985.
The Scotland That Rose Against British Rule
Outside Darvel stands the strangely shaped Loudoun Hill, core of an extinct volcano. Here in 1297 William Wallace, the proclaimed 'Guardian of Scotland', delivered a seismic shock to a heavy English force. In 1307 the site erupted again, when Robert the Bruce repeated the victory.

63. Scotland - History
The Museum of scotland This museum concentrates on the history of scotland. Withdetails about locations and galleries, this site is a must visit site.
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To the Scots, Hogmanay is more important than Christmas. If you want to celebrate the New Year in style and you are in the UK then you really have to go "north of the border". The Clan Currie Society
The Clan Currie, anciently Clan MacMhuirrich, were the hereditary bards to the Lords of the Isles and later to the MacDonalds of Clanranald. Web site offers a wealth of information specific to the clan as well as general information on Scottish history and culture. Membership in the Clan Currie Society is absolutely free. The Museum of Scotland
This museum concentrates on the history of Scotland. With details about locations and galleries, this site is a must visit site.

64. Braveheart - William Wallace Declared Guardian Of Scotland, History Of Selkirk S
The history of the Royal Burgh of Selkirk. Braveheart William Wallace DeclaredGuardian of scotland. See approach proud Edwards power, Chains and slavery! .
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William Wallace Declared Guardian of Scotland (Enlarge) These words of Burns conjure up a vivid picture of the troublous times in which our forefathers lived at the end of the thirteenth century. After the death of Alexander III. The hopes of the people of Scotland rested with the maid of Norway. Her untimely death in 1290 left the country at the mercy of the English King. From that date until the crown was awarded to John Balliol, Edward prosecuted remorselessly his schemes against the independence of Scotland. The Scottish King, as a vassal, paid homage to Edward and, in return, suffered many humiliations at the hands of his overlords. Scottish nobles and gentry - many from our Borderland - were compelled to swear allegiance to the "proud usurper." However, this reign of tyranny and oppression was destined to be overthrown by one of humble birth. From the West of Scotland came William Wallace , inspired with the fervid patriotism to devote his life to winning back the independence of his country.

65. Romantic Scotland - History & Culture
Throughout the ages Scottish history has created many heroes, which arouse Many celebritiesare realising that throughout scotland there are venues seemingly
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Romantic Scotland l l Throughout the ages Scottish history has created many heroes, which arouse patriotic enthusiasm the likes of Rob Roy MacGregor and Bonnie Prince Charlie. Literary greats, such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, left a fantastic legacy of written work much enjoyed to this day. There are a few Scottish customs remaining as an integral part of the ritual of relationships and marriage. Many of course have long since disappeared in the passages of time. Many celebrities are realising that throughout Scotland there are venues seemingly consciously created to add more than a little lustre to their wedding day. No celebrity wedding would be complete without a Scottish castle!

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    are visible signs of the romantic image of scotland recognised worldwide. Possiblythe truth lies somewhere in between the facts of history, the legends and
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    Who could fail to be stirred by the heroic exploits of patriots like William Wallace and Robert the Bruce or moved by the humanity which fills the poetry of Robert Burns and George Mackay Brown? Certainly not the Scots. They look back with respect and fondness for that past, but without dependence on it. There is, nonetheless, a romantic yearning for a seemingly more chivalrous period when individuals could make a difference. Tinged with a dash of nostalgia, this has transformed certain figures into icons; images which arouse patriotic passions which have found an outlet today in the nation’s new-found self-confidence. In these more peaceful times, that warrior ethos of the Scots is expressed in sport, revelling in success, however small, against a greater opponent. Heroes, now as then, have always been the focus of admiration and respect; a high regard too for gentler souls whose moderation, vision and faith tempered the rasher instincts of the more adventurous. Praise too for the muse of poets and writers whose works recorded the events which shaped the present. With a revival of interest in the nation’s history, Scots certainly know who they were and are rapidly learning who they now are. After all, without knowing the past, how can the present be explained? Scots today are staunch supporters of the underdog. Having been pushed around many times over the centuries, they simply pick themselves up and get on with it. It’s the sort of treatment which should knock the stuffing, never mind the romance, out of most people. What, however, could be more romantic than the Davids of this world triumphing over the Goliaths? Looking back, Scots look fondly on what many regard as lost causes. The romance inherent in the Jacobite rebellions of 1715 and 1745 is as much about their inevitable failure as about the dashing figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the secret toasts to the ’king over the water’ and their forlorn emblem, Rosa Alba, the white rose of Scotland.

    67. Scottish Maps And Plans From Scotland's History
    Scottish maps and plans from around scotland to explore the historyof family roots in scotland. Scot Roots for all your Scottish
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    Copies are available for personal use Parish Accounts The life and times of every parish in Scotland is given a full and colourful description in The Statistical Account of Scotland.
    These parish accounts were written in the 1790's, and again in the 1840's, by the local Minister of the Parish Church. The Scottish Parish list will show you in which County a particular parish is situated and when the Old Parish Register of births and marriages began in that district. Scotland county map with information on each Scottish county and parish Check our prices for copies of old maps, estate plans, or parish accounts . Or

    68. Scotland, History, Raising The 91st Argyllshire Highlanders
    About scotland The Museum of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlandersat Stirling Castle, Stirling, scotland. Genealogy See Complete
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    About Scotland: The Museum of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland
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    New Orleans 1815 ... India 1857 HRH Princess Louise's own drawing. Sabretache; Leather bag carried by mounted officers. "Ne Obliviscaris" Do not forget (Motto of the 91st) 91st Argyllshire Highlanders The first room in the museum has exhibits which tell the story of the 91st (originally the 98th). In 1793 George III wrote to John, 5th Duke of Argyll, asking him to raise a kilted regiment of 1,100 men. The Duke was unwell at the time and deputed the task to his kinsman, Duncan Campbell, 8th Lochnell. On 9 July 1794 they were formally gazetted into the British Army as the 98th Argyllshire Highlanders, renumbered later, in October 1798, as the 91st. On 5 May 1795 the regiment embarked for South Africa to capture the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch. At this time 15 of the 33 officers were Campbells and 2 of the others had married Campbells. But the required number of NCOs and rank and file could not be found in Argyllshire, the rest came largely from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Renfrew and Paisley, with a small contingent of Irish. (See: Complete List of all the names.

    69. Scotland, History, 91st Highland Regiment In South Africa
    a fee of 1s. a month; and from scotland Lochnell busied himself withthe formation of a regimental band. Thus, nothing very decisive
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    The 98th Highlanders arrived at Simonstown in September 1795, as part of a force some 4,500 strong under Sir Alured Clarke, an ambitious officer for whom the conquest of the Dutch colony at the Cape was the one great chance of achieving military renown. But the luck was all against him. His Second-in-Command had already forced a landing with the advance guard, and had driven the Dutch off their only tenable defensive position in front of Cape Town. When, after a cautious and leisurely disembarkation lasting no less than ten days, Sir Alured faced the now vastly outnumbered Dutch at Wynberg, they cheated him of his great victory by running away after one ragged volley which cost his army one seaman killed and 17 soldiers wounded, 4 of them from the 98th. He made the best of a bad job with a general order thanking his troops for 'their spirited exertions and cheerful perseverance through every hardship' in terms which Wellington would have thought fulsome after a major victory.
    So the 98th had, technically, their baptism of fire, and settled down as the permanent garrison, to suffer for seven unhappy years really serious casualties from the insalubrious climate and the insanitary conditions in Cape Castle. They lost 11 dead in the first month; and they seldom had less than 100 sick in hospital.

    70. 1780 - Edinburgh - Society Of Antiquaries Of Scotland - History Of Scholarly Soc
    Society of Antiquaries of scotland. Society of Antiquaries of scotland. Foundingof the Society. Edinburgh scotland, This location is supported by Scudder 128.
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    Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
    Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Founding of the Society Year Authority / Notes This date is supported by Hume pp.179-180. Seat of the Society City Authority / Notes Edinburgh
    Scotland
    This location is supported by Scudder Name of the Society Dates Name Authority Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Its publications. Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Website = http://www.socantscot.org/ Journals of the Society Years Full Journal Title Abbrev. Indexed
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    A Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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    B Archaeologia Scotica, or, Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
    Continues A According to Harvard Univ. cat. , merged into C in 1890. Edinburgh Univ. cat. Harvard Univ. cat. Scudder (v.1 - ) C Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Harvard Univ. cat.

    71. Walking Through Scotland's History
    Walking through scotland's history. Walking September. Anyone interestedin scotland, it's history and walking with love this book.
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    Walking through Scotland's History - Ian Mitchell's latest book is published by the National Museums of Scotland and is expected to be in book stores by August or September. Anyone interested in Scotland, it's history and walking with love this book. It covers a lot of territory and includes the pilgrims, the Roman Legions, the Jacobites, tinkers, drovers and today's hill walkers. The chapter on Women Walking is fascinating and I am delighted to include it on the Web site.(June, 2001).
    Women Walking, Mostly
    The walking tales of war, scientific exploration and commerce outlined have involved men. That women were capable of pedestrian achievements is shown by the fictional account given in Scott_s Heart of Midlothian , of Jeanie Deans_ barefoot walk from Edinburgh to London in the early eighteenth century seeking a pardon for her sister. There are many examples from real life to show that Jeanie_s feat on foot was not beyond her sisters then and later.

    72. The History Of Scotland - Scottish History
    Description of the history of scotland from 1 AD to present day.Category Regional Europe scotland Society and Culture history...... In USA Click Here In UK Click Here. The history of scotland The recorded historyof scotland begins in the 1st century AD, when the Romans invaded Britain.
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    In UK Click Here The History of Scotland The recorded history of Scotland begins in the 1st century AD, when the Romans invaded Britain. The Romans added southern Britain to their empire as the province Britannia. They were unable, however, to subdue the fierce tribes in the north. To keep these tribes from invading Britannia, Emperor Hadrian had a massive wall built across the island from sea to sea. The Romans called the land north of the wall Caledonia, and they called the people Pictsfrom the Latin piclus, meaning "painted"because they painted their bodies. Parts of Hadrian's Wall still stand on the Scottish border.
    In the 5th century Celtic immigrants from Ireland, called Scots, settled north of the Clyde. The Scots were already Christians when they left Ireland. In the next century St. Columba converted the king of the Picts to Christianity. In the 9th century Kenneth MacAlpine, king of the Scots, added the Pictish kingdom to his own. In about the 10th century the land came to be known as Scotland.

    73. A History Of The Book In Scotland: Edinburgh University Press
    of early manuscripts, in the formation of libraries, through fine printing or thedevelopment of mass media, scotland's contributions to the history of the book
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  • Bill Bell , University of Edinburgh Jonquil Bevan , University of Edinburgh
  • ADVISORY BOARD John Barnard (University of Leeds) Iain Gordon Brown (National Library of Scotland) Patricia Fleming (University of Toronto) Douglas Gifford (University of Glasgow) Christopher Harvie (University of Tubingen) Lotte Hellinga (British Library) John Hench (American Antiquarian Society) Brian Hillyard (National Library of Scotland) Wallace Kirsop (Monash University) Alasdair MacDonald (University of Groningen) Bertrum MacDonald (Dalhousie University) Keith Maslen (University of Otago) Jane Millgate (University of Toronto) Michael Moss (Glasgow University Library) John Sutherland (University of London) Ian Willison (University of London) Book History is a growing area of interdisciplinary enquiry, drawing on the methods of Bibliography, Social History, Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory. Its specific objects of study include literacy and reading practices, relations among publishers, authors and readers, and media production technology. Whether in the creation of early manuscripts, in the formation of libraries, through fine printing or the development of mass media, Scotland's contributions to the history of the book, both within the nation and beyond its boundaries, have been remarkable.

    74. Kansas City Star | 09/18/2002 | Scotland's History Provides Olathe Author With N
    18, 2002, scotland's history provides Olathe author with novel's setting By NICKSERRANO The Kansas City Star Tom Vallar always knew his wife was a book person.
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    75. Scottish Cultural Press, Scotland's History, Culture, Biography, Clans, Travel,
    If you are interested in Scottish history, clans, scotland and its environment,its culture, lifestyle and traditions, in Scottish language (Scots or Gaelic
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    Scottish Cultural Press Welcome! check out our most recently published books New pages are constantly being uploaded; watch this space! Environment Fiction Fishing/Maritime History ... Social History Revised: February 25, 2003 Scottish Cultural Press are based outside Edinburgh, Scotland, and publish quality books with a Scottish interest. If you are interested in Scottish history, clans, Scotland and its environment, its culture, lifestyle and traditions, in Scottish language (Scots or Gaelic), then we have the books for you. SHOW ME THE COMPLETE CATALOGUE We also have a mail order service : have the books delivered direct to your door, or send them as gifts for your friends and family signed copies on request special offers Scottish Cultural Press author, Stewart Conn, is appointed poet laureate of Edinburgh click on pic for more info new books forthcoming books books delivered to your door !

    76. About Scotland
    scotland's traditions, history and culture are known around the world, and are studiedat many leading universities in Europe, North America and Australasia.
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    Text Only Help Sitemap Contact ... About SE SDI Helpline From anywhere SE Home Services to Business International Locating in Scotland > About Scotland About Scotland Scotland forms part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and has a rich and varied cultural diversity, matched only by its determination to succeed and deliver. It has a number of geographic regions , each with its own opportunities, industries , characteristics and breath-taking scenery. The larger Scottish cities include Glasgow, Edinburgh (the capital city), Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Stirling, but there are many other towns and cities of great interest linked by a comprehensive transport infrastructure. Scotland is renowned for its educational system, a fact which has enabled it to lead the way in several knowledge-based industries Search this Site News Events Documents Local Information Please select: Ayrshire Borders Dunbartonshire Fife Forth Valley Glasgow Grampian Lanarkshire Renfrewshire Tayside Industry Sectors Please select: Academics/Business Aerospace Biotechnology Chemicals Creative Industries Electronics Energy Financial Services Food and Drink Forest Industries Microelectronics Optoelectronics Software Textiles Tourism Latest ...

    77. Culloden House Hotel, Inverness, Scotland, History
    Culloden House Hotel is one of the finest Luxury Hotels in scotland, andis certainly the best Luxury hotel in the highlands, near Inverness.
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    In this section: T HE H ISTORY OF C ULLODEN H OUSE By the end of the 18th century Inverness, the largest town of the Highlands, was acknowledged as its capital with its theatre, Assembly Rooms and polite society. Its winter season dazzled the eyes of the townsfolk - balls, concerts and plays all diverted the local gentry and wealthy merchants who made the town their base for the dark winter months. As the capital of the highlands, Inverness increasingly provided metropolitan sophistication and diversions as the town attracted wealthy families from all over the Highlands to settle. A ring of mansions and fine houses sprang up around the town where a civilized living style could be enjoyed distant from the noise and bustle of the town yet close enough to enjoy its facilities. The finest of the country houses in the neighbourhood of Inverness still survives, Culloden House, an exquisite Georgian mansion set in open parkland. But the existing house, already over 200 years old, is not the first house to stand on this site. Timothy Pont's manuscript and map of the area surrounding Inverness, dating from 1595-1596, show Culloden as a fortified tower house, built in the traditional Scottish style.

    78. Culloden House Hotel, Inverness, Scotland, History
    is the battlefield of Culloden. This is a site that changed morethan the history of scotland. It has been estimated that there
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    In this section: T HE P RESENT D AY C ULLODEN H OUSE The Forbes family had succeeded in creating what has been described as "one of the most attractive small country houses of its period in Scotland".
    Culloden House consists of a main block of three storeys joined by screened walls to two, two storey pavilions built over 12 vaulted cellars which appears to be the original first floor of the Scottish fortified house as the gun/bow ports would attest to. It was here the wounded Jacobite soldiers lay waiting their inescapable fate at the hands of "Butcher" Cumberland. A sweeping staircase, leads to the main entrance which is crowned by a fine coat of arms with the house's principal rooms all being on the first floor level. Built between 1772 -1788, the surviving interior decoration shows how splendid the house must have been in it's Georgian heyday with delicate plasterwork, finely moulded Adam fireplaces and beautifully carved doorways. The Forbes' continued to line in the house until 1897, when the untimely death of the then Duncan Forbes with no heirs to succeed him and substantial death duties to be paid led to the house passed from the immediate family. This Duncan was a much loved laird locally, providing work at times of unemployment for locals, never evicting for rent arrears and provided a focal point on the battlefield for the many visitors even than by building the memorial cairn to the fallen of 16 April 1746 in 1881. The house remained in private hands up until 1975, when it was converted into a fine country house hotel, now know all over the world.

    79. TAMH: Tayside A Maritime History
    An informative guide to seagoing history of Dundee and Tayside. Includes historical records, notable Category Regional Europe United Kingdom scotland Dundee, City of......TAMH is a virtual museum presenting the maritime historyof Tayside, on the east coast of scotland.
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    Tayside is an area on the east coast of Scotland, with trading links over the centuries to many countries around the world. The TAMH site has mariner and voyage records trading port information, historical background on people , places and events from Tayside's history , an image archive, online tours , an interactive map interface, and much more. New Visitors : Check out the Guide to get you started, or if you want to dive right in, go to the main Search page. Interactive Map : Search voyage and trading port records using the interactive map Can You Help Us?
    Do you have relevant information for this site that you would be willing to let us use (e.g. shipping records, photographs, etc.)? If so email us with details. We think this site has a role to play in promoting tourism in Tayside but are having a hard job convincing the local paymasters. If you enjoyed visiting the site, and agree that it is likely to encourage interest in the area and promote tourism, please let Scottish Enterprise Tayside know. You can email Ian Reynolds
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    80. Tulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall, Scotland - History
    history. The last of the direct line of Davidsons at Tulloch was aDuncan Davidson who died in 1917. His daughters inherited Tulloch
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    History
    The last of the direct line of Davidsons at Tulloch was a Duncan Davidson who died in 1917. His daughters inherited Tulloch Castle and her son, Colonel Angus Vickers, of Vickers Aircraft, was the last owner of Tulloch lands. In 1920 the Castle, which was falling badly into disrepair, was completely renovated by Mr and Mrs Vickers. Three of the Davidsons of Tulloch served as Provost of the town of Dingwall. They were Henry Davidson of 1779, Duncan Davidson in 1784 and Duncan Davidson in 1840. The Vickers family gave the Tulloch Lands to the Highland Regional Council just a few years ago. Since then the Castle served intermittently as a dormitory for the Dingwall Academy before being converted to its present use as a hotel. Ken and Margaret MacAulay with their family, Emma and Kevin purchased Tulloch Castle in August 1996. To the west, beside the Old Castle Tower is a monkey puzzle tree. It can be seen in the early photographs taken by Mary Willard Adams who visited Tulloch Castle in 1931 and also in recent photographs from the tower. There is a secret tunnel from the basement of Tulloch Castle across town to the ancient Dingwall Castle. It is now too dangerous to use as most of it has caved in and so it was abandoned many years ago. However, there is an air-vent in the middle of the front lawn of Tulloch, which you can look down today and through which you can dimly perceive this tunnel.

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