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Richard Buccleuch

    Boughton: The House, its People and its Collections
    Drumlanrig
    • 2023

      Drumlanrig

      The Castle, Its People and Its Paintings

      • 228 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      The narrative explores Drumlanrig Castle, a romantic Scottish landmark completed in 1689, characterized by its stunning North Front featuring dressed stone and classical architectural elements. Set against the beautiful Dumfriesshire landscape, the castle's history is intricately linked to Scotland's own past, showcasing its unique blend of artistry and historical significance. The description highlights the castle's striking design, including intricate carvings that add to its allure.

      Drumlanrig
    • 2022

      It was the dream of the Duke of Buccleuch's ambitious forebear Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu, to transform his ancestral home in Northamptonshire from a Tudor manor house into a grand seat with the majesty that had so impressed him at Versailles when he was Charles II's envoy to the court of Louis XIV.

      Boughton: The House, its People and its Collections