Scenic Scots Farquharson Clan's Braemar Castle Note Card

The serene scene on the card front features grazing sheep and a mountain view showcasing Braemar Castle, long associated with Clan Farquharson. The ancient structure is located near the village of Braemar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is owned by the Clan Chief.. Leased to a charitable foundation, Braemar Castle is open to the public under the management of the community of Braemar. The castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar, a supporter of William and Mary. Unfortunately, it became a casualty of the Jacobite uprisings, being burnt by John Farquharson of Inverey, the "Black Colonel", who was a staunch Jacobite. Braemar was left a ruin until 1748, then garrisoned troops, before being restored as a home and reoccupied in the early 19th century by the Farquharsons. Enjoy the gift of an interesting family heritage, and share it with family and friends and to whomever you send a personal note. The card features a photograph of Braemar Castle with clan and castle name printed in the upper left in an almost-black grey font. The card's interior is left blank to provide space for your correspondence. On the back is a brief history of the castle and clan. Photo Courtesy of Neil at Flickr https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Modified for contrast, colour, size and the addition of text.