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Drumtochty Castle is a neo-gothic style castellated mansion erected in 1812 approximately three kilometres north-west of Auchenblae, Kincardineshire, Scotland.[1]

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Table of Contents

  1. 22 relations: Allan Massie, Auchenblae, Battlement, British Council, David MacLennan (theatre practitioner), Douglas Young (solicitor), Drumtochty Forest, Elspeth Barker, German occupation of Norway, Gothic Revival architecture, Historic Scotland, James Gillespie Graham, John Smith (architect), Kincardineshire, Mansion, Nygaardsvold's Cabinet, Ross Leckie, Scotland, The Guardian, The Herald (Glasgow), The Scotsman, The Times.

  2. Defunct boarding schools in Scotland
  3. Defunct boys' schools in Scotland
  4. Defunct preparatory schools in Scotland
  5. Defunct private schools in Scotland
  6. Defunct schools in Aberdeenshire
  7. Houses in Aberdeenshire
  8. Kincardine and Mearns
  9. Norway–United Kingdom relations

Allan Massie

Allan Johnstone Massie (born 16 October 1938) is a Scottish journalist, columnist, sports writer and novelist.

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Auchenblae

Auchenblae (Achadh nam Blàth) is a village in the Kincardine and Mearns area of Aberdeenshire, formerly in Kincardineshire, Scotland.

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Battlement

A battlement, in defensive architecture, such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (a defensive low wall between chest-height and head-height), in which gaps or indentations, which are often rectangular, occur at intervals to allow for the launch of arrows or other projectiles from within the defences.

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British Council

The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities.

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David MacLennan (theatre practitioner)

David MacLennan (19 June 1948 - 13 June 2014), was a Scottish actor, director, producer and writer.

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Douglas Young (solicitor)

Douglas Young FRSA TD DL WS (born October 1948), also known as Doug Young, is a former Scottish solicitor and reserve British Army officer.

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Drumtochty Forest

Drumtochty Forest is a coniferous woodland in Kincardineshire, Scotland.

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Elspeth Barker

Elspeth Barker (16 November 1940 – 21 April 2022) was a Scottish novelist and journalist.

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German occupation of Norway

The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War began on 9 April 1940 after Operation Weserübung. Drumtochty Castle and German occupation of Norway are Norway in World War II.

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Gothic Revival architecture

Gothic Revival (also referred to as Victorian Gothic or neo-Gothic) is an architectural movement that after a gradual build-up beginning in the second half of the 17th century became a widespread movement in the first half of the 19th century, mostly in England.

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Historic Scotland

Historic Scotland (Alba Aosmhor) was an executive agency of the Scottish Office and later the Scottish Government from 1991 to 2015, responsible for safeguarding Scotland's built heritage and promoting its understanding and enjoyment.

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James Gillespie Graham

James Gillespie Graham (11 June 1776 – 21 March 1855) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the early 19th century.

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John Smith (architect)

John Smith (1781 – 22 July 1852) was a Scottish architect.

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Kincardineshire

Kincardineshire or the County of Kincardine, also known as the Mearns (from the Scottish Gaelic A' Mhaoirne meaning "the Stewartry"), is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area on the coast of northeast Scotland. Drumtochty Castle and Kincardineshire are Kincardine and Mearns.

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Mansion

A mansion is a large dwelling house.

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Nygaardsvold's Cabinet

Nygaardsvold's Cabinet (later becoming the Norwegian government-in-exile) was appointed on 20 March 1935, the second Labour cabinet in Norway. Drumtochty Castle and Nygaardsvold's Cabinet are Norway–United Kingdom relations.

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Ross Leckie

Peter Ross Leckie (born 6 May 1957) is a Scottish writer of historical novels, best known for his Carthage trilogy.

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Scotland

Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

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The Guardian

The Guardian is a British daily newspaper.

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The Herald (Glasgow)

The Herald is a Scottish broadsheet newspaper founded in 1783.

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The Scotsman

The Scotsman is a Scottish compact newspaper and daily news website headquartered in Edinburgh.

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The Times

The Times is a British daily national newspaper based in London.

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See also

Defunct boarding schools in Scotland

Defunct boys' schools in Scotland

Defunct preparatory schools in Scotland

Defunct private schools in Scotland

Defunct schools in Aberdeenshire

Houses in Aberdeenshire

Kincardine and Mearns

Norway–United Kingdom relations

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumtochty_Castle