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Drum castle, ancient seat of Clan Irvine, has received a £700,000 conservation grant from Historic Scotland. The 700-year old castle boasts the oldest keep in Scotland and is the oldest intact buildi...

Topics: Irvine, Castle, Robert the Bruce, Aberdeenshire

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Drum Castle - seat of Clan Irvine to receive £700,000 c...

by Amanda Moffet

Essential work has begun on Drum Castle in an effort to help preserve the Scotland’s oldest castle keep. The 700-year-old medieval tower at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle near Bancho...

Topics: Irvine, Drum Castle

The Wardens of the Marches

by Donald

The relationship between Scotland and England wasn't always as amicable as it is today. From the late 13th century to the 16th century, Scotland and England were constantly at war with each other. Thi...

Topics: Bell, Border Reivers, Dixon, Hume, Irvine, Johnstone, Kerr, Marches, Scott, Scottish Borders, Trotter, Turnbull

Topic: Irvine