CASTLE LEOD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Castle Leod is surrounded by heavy woodland. Massive old trees stand proudly guarding the old Castle – some planted centuries ago. In fact, one Spanish Chestnut tree is a bit of a record-breaker, having been planted in 1553 to mark the granting of the land by Mary Queen of Scots to John of Killen. This was the earliest recorded planting of any tree in Britain. There is no record of when exactly Castle Leod was built. The earliest surviving stonework can be found in the

A visit to the seat of Clan Mackenzie Castle Leod [Official] on a dreich afternoon in the Highlands. Castle Leod is a location on our Inverness Outlander Map. Diana Gabaldon is a guardian of the castle and there is also a tree in the grounds that Diana planted. You can find more about the history of this castle on our audio guide on the Geotourist App. https://p9p6m.app.goo.gl/LwSaqQnh7Rsk1arZA Castle Leod has open days throughout the Summer months please check their website for dates. https://w

Eilean Donan Castle 🏰 Once the stronghold of Clan MacKenzie, Eilean Donan Castle is deeply intertwined with the history of Clan MacRae, who became the castle's constables in 1509. Although it’s now owned by a charitable trust, descendants of Clan MacRae still hold the titles to this iconic site. Named after 6th-century Saint Donan, Eilean Donan’s first fortress wasn’t built until the 13th century as a defense against Viking invasions. Over the centuries, it expanded, contracted, and played key

Leod Castle is the residence of Clan Mackenzie. It is a Category A listed building and its grounds are listed on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland‼️ #fypreels #facts #unique #building #place #viral #fyp | Harasu Chan

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