OS1/1/31/54
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRENDRAUGHT CASTLE (Remains of) | Frendraught Castle (Remains of) | Mr. Donald Aird Dr. [Doctor] Bartlett Mr. R. Nicol Spaldings Troubles in Scotland |
027 | the remains of an ancient castle which was the residence of the ancient Lairds of Frendraught: it was burned whether by accident or otherwise is not known - on the [18th] October 1630, and in it perished the Viscount of Aboyne the eldest son of the Marquis of Huntly, the Laird of Rothemay & servant; George Gordon & servt. [servant] English Will; Col. [Colonel] Lvat [Lovat] and servt [servant] and notwithstanding a close investigation in the cause, or origin of the calamity it was never known by the public; but it is generally supposed that the Lady locked the bedchambers on those who perished therein and threw the keys into a draw-well in the Courtyard where a pump is now situated. A small portion still remains shown thus at one corner of the present house |
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[Page] 54Co [County] of Aberdeen Parish of Forgue
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr. RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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