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The Ornate Ceiling
This fairytale-like castle, which exemplifies some of the best Scottish Baronial architecture,
seems to have grown naturally out of the beautiful rolling hillsides of Aberdeenshire.
The Great Tower stands just as it was when completed by Master William Forbes - 'Danzig Willie' -
in 1626. The simplicity of its lower towers contrasts perfectly with the turrets, the cupolas and
corbelling which embellish the roof line.
The first floor hall is decorated with outstanding plasterwork, as
is almost every other room in the castle. It includes the arms of
the United Kingdom above the fireplace, and a ceiling of raised panels
containing heraldry, foliage, depiction's of biblical characters,
and the arms of William Forbes. Much of the original woodwork is also
preserved, including a partition at the east end which forms the service
area, above this there is a small minstrel's gallery.
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