Cawdor Castle's architecture appears younger than it is, but I noticed a gilt-decorated coat of arms dated 1672. However, it is believed to have been built around a legendary holly tree 600 years ago.
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Cawdor Castle, Nairn (Scotland) home of the Thanes of Cawdor of Shakespear fame in 'Macbeth' @undisscot.bsky.social image & suggestion of earlier tower with second level entry and wooden palisade Castle-Town. #CawdorCastle #ScottishCastles