Castle Forbes – Scottish Forbes Clan Cushion

Some historians believe the Forbes clan descends from the Kings of the Picts. Castle Forbes, seat of the Forbes Clan, sits on a 6,000-acre estate that can be visited by clan members and area residents by special arrangement. Located near Alford in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and overlooking the River Don, the current castle was constructed in 1815 on the site of a former family home. Its Scottish baronial architecture was selected by the 17th Lord Forbes. Sir Alexander Forbes, who became the 1st Lord Forbes, received a grant for the land in 1411 for his part in the battle of Harlaw, in which Donald of the Isles was defeated. On the property is a stone circle that dates to 3000 BC. The land surrounding the circle is a natural burial ground in which plots can be be purchased. The estate also houses a perfumery and is a maker of men’s shaving products. The charming painting that dates to approximately 1880 is in the public domain. The photo is by Gilbert Scott, who has given it a Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike license 2.0. It has been modified for contrast and colour, as well as size and shape to fit the ClanCastles products.