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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Braemar Castle

c. 1860

Albumen print | 7.7 x 7.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2320148

Photograph of a view from Castleton towards Braemar Castle which stands in the background, barely visible due to the extent of fading. In the foreground, the River Cluny is behind a low stone wall with a small wooden fence in the middle.

Braemar Castle was originally built in 1628 by the Earls of Mar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Following the 1715 Jabobite Rebellion and the confiscation of the Earl's lands for his part in the uprising, the castle was sold to the Farquharson family. The castle was used as a military garrison from the mid 1700's until the 1830's when it was again owned by the Farquharson Family. The castle is leased to the local community and is open to the public.    
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • 7.7 x 7.3 cm (image)

    17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort, between 1860 and 1861

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Braemar [Aberdeenshire]
                • Braemar Castle
                • Clunie Water [Braemer]
              • Castleton of Braemer [Aberdeenshire]