Argyll’s Lodging

May 23, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

Argyll’s Lodging is a well-preserved town mansion built in 1632 by Sir William Alexander, who later went on to found Novia Scotia. When Sir Alexander died, the house was passed to the Argyll family, who continued to add on to the sprawling building

Travelogue: Day 10

May 24, 1999.Reading time 9 minutes.

The Kingdom of Fife, with battlegrounds, castles, and cliffside views, up to St Andrews

MacDuff Tower

May 24, 1999.Reading time 2 minutes.

This red-hued ruined tower stands on a bluff overlooking the bay

Ravenscraig

May 24, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

An enormous walled castle along the beach near Kirkaldy

Bannockburn Battlefield

May 24, 1999.Reading time 2 minutes.

Site of the Battle of Bannockburn, in 1314, where Robert the Bruce led a Highland Army and fought against the English knights on this boggy ground.

Aberdour Castle

May 24, 1999.Reading time 7 minutes.

A large castle, expanded since the 13th century, with beautiful gardens

Hill of Tarvit House

May 25, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hill of Tarvit House is a museum piece that contains that collection of Mr. Frederick Bower Sharp. It is an Edwardian country house and was built for Mr. Sharp in 1904. His wife and daughter lived in the house until very recently.

Travelogue: Day 11

May 25, 1999.Reading time 14 minutes.

St Andrews, including the amazing golf course, and venturing out along the coast to see the little fishing villages

Scotstarvit Tower

May 25, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

A lovingly restored small towerhouse from the 16th century

Kellie

May 25, 1999.Reading time 5 minutes.

A oartially-restored extensive tower house with fabulous gardens in the care of the National Trust