Castles of Scotland on Instagram: "Castle Fraser by @castlesofscotland was built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th Laird of Fraser, Michael Fraser. It is one of the largest tower houses in Scotland and served as home to the Fraser family for over 400 years. The fortunes of the Frasers, and their castle, took a series of knocks during the rest of the 1600s. Andrew Fraser, 2nd Lord Fraser, inherited the estate in 1636 and was a strong opponent of King Charles I’s efforts to impose an Anglican patte

Castles and Palaces on Instagram: "Castle Fraser, Scotland Originally known as Muchall-in-Mar, construction of the elaborate, five-storey Z-plan castle was begun in 1575 by the 6th Laird of Fraser, Michael Fraser, on the basis of an earlier tower, and was completed in 1636. The castle was modernised in a classical style in the late 18th century, with a new entrance inserted in the south side and sash windows throughout. This work was supervised by Elyza Fraser, the lady laird, assisted by Mary B