Castle Fivi
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Fivi Castle is located near the eponymous village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This is one of the oldest preserved castles, the earliest part dating back to XIII century - according to legend it was the builder of the Scottish king William the Lion. At one time there was a court of King Robert the Bruce.

After the battle of Otterbёrne in 1390, the castle ceased to be the property of the Scottish crown, and they consecutive owned five families: Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Leyte. Each family owners of the castle built in the new tower. The oldest, Preston Tower, located at the far right (when facing the main facade of the castle), and dates from about 1390-1433 gg Massive Seton Tower serves as the entrance to the castle, it was built in 1599 by Alexander Seton. Poe by his order a few years later was built a luxurious staircase. Tower Gordon appeared in 1777, and the tower Leith - in 1890. The area of ​​the castle and the nearby Lough Fivi were ennobled and landscaped according to the Victorian tradition.

The castle kept a magnificent collection of weapons and armor, as well as a collection of paintings, including Gainsborough and brush Rebёrna.

Like many Scottish castles, castle in Fivi haunted. There is a legend that in the castle there is a secret room, which can not be opened - it will bring all sorts of troubles and misfortunes. Also hanging over the castle two curses, one of which is attributed to the Rhymer.

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