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Thirlestane Castle (1670-6). Scotland. Architect: Sir William Bruce. | Architectural detail of transition between round towers & square superstructure (1670-6) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Entry portal flanked by bronze cranes at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Front facade of Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Towers flanking stairs at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Roofline of Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Lion on crown in gable at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Rear tower of Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Paneled room (1840) in 16th C keep at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portrait of John Maitland (1545-95) 1st Lord Thirlestane, Chancellor of Scotland copy by John Scougal at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portrait of Sir William Maitland (1523-73) by George Jamesone after earlier painting at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portrait of Mary Queen of Scots at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Isabel Maitland (c1654-1706) Lady Elphinstone & John Elphinstone (1649-1718) 8th Lord Elphinstone both by John Scougal at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portraits of Honourable Charles Maitland (1662-1716) & unknown gentleman in paneled room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Palanquin at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Library at Thirlestane Castle with porcelain collection. Scotland. | Round table in library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Library ceiling & gas chandelier at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Billiards room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Billiard table at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Folding card table in billiard room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Collection of fishing flies in room screen at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Collection of fishing flies at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Photo of Frederick Maitland, 14th Earl of Lauderdale (1868-1931) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Wall mounted converted oil lamp at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Photography taken by Frederick Maitland, 14th Earl of Lauderdale (early 20thC) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Camera used by Frederick Maitland, 14th Earl of Lauderdale at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Metal plaques awarded to by Frederick Maitland, 14th Earl of Lauderdale for his photography at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Small library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Kneehole desk in small library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Small library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Mantle clock (prob. French) in small library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Family bible (1772) on elaborate gilt lectern in small library at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Sculpted ceiling (1600s) of Duke's room by George Dunsterfield at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Sculpted ceiling (1600s) with Maitland crest in center in Duke's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | John Maitland (1616-82) Duke of Lauderdale in robes of Knight of Garter portrait at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Elizabeth Murray (c1630-98) Countess of Dysart & Duchess of Lauderdale portrait at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Display cabinet in Duke's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Porcelain plate with Maitland motto "Consilio et Animis" at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Covered porcelain tureen with Maitland crest & motto "Consilio et Animis" at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Great mirror & sculpted ceiling of grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Sculpted ceiling of grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Details of sculpted ceiling of grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Details of sculpted ceiling of grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Fireplace in grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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English clock by James William Benson of Bond St., London with Wedgwood bisque inserts at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Rococo room screen at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Bonnie Prince Charlie's room who stayed (Nov., 1745) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Embroidered bedspread in Bonnie Prince Charlie's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Sitting bathtub in Bonnie Prince Charlie's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Toilet chair in Bonnie Prince Charlie's room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Medical cabinet at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Pitchers & basins in porcelain washing set at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Large drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French Empire style seating in large drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French Empire style seating before large drawing room fireplace at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Large drawing room chandelier & sculpted ceiling (1600s) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Large drawing room sculpted ceiling (1600s) by George Dunsterfield at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Large drawing room sculpted ceiling (1600s) detail by George Dunsterfield at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French Empire style red damask sofa in large drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French Empire desk with porcelain inlays in large drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Rococo style piano stool supported by carved dolphin at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Green walled end of large drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Large drawing room fireplace (1840) from Siena supporting elaborate lamps at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Large drawing room sculpted ceiling (1600s) by George Dunsterfield at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Large drawing room sculpted eagle on ceiling (1600s) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Large drawing room sculpted ceiling (1600s) detail at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portrait of Captain Gerald Maitland-Carew by Theodore Ramos at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Country scene painting in grand staircase at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Grand staircase sculpted ceiling (1672) at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Ante drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French clock with bearded Roman god at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Carved eagle on corner of mirror frame at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Doorway with pediment & bust ante drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Doorway pediment & bust ante drawing room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Chinese cabinet with collection of Chinese porcelain & ceramics at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Chinese screen at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Dragon detail of Chinese screen at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Dining room ceiling & family portraits at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Dining room ceiling (1840) by David Bryce at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Family portraits in dining room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Family portraits in dining room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | French mantle clock with father time over three fates spinning destiny at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portraits of Lords & Ladies in dining room at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Portrait of Anthony Todd (1716-98) by George Romney at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Edwardian doll house in nursery wing at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Collection of tin toys at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Rocking horse at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Toy model of London coach at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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Elephant & Castle game (1822) from London at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Nursery bedroom with graphics of children as soldiers at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. | Antique inhaler flanked by royal souvenirs in nursery at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland. |
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