Doric TV - Alan Hay, history of Slains Castle By Jill McWilliam

A unique account of the history of Slains Castle and its People - By Alan Hay.

[brucelee-woge]

As someone intererested in such historical details perhaps you've read the accounts by both English philosopher Samuel Johnson and Scottish James Boswell of their visit to Slaines Castles in 1773 at the invitation of the (13th or 14th?) Earl of Errol?

They spent a night there and also were conducted, by the earl's brother Mr Boyd, on a visit to the nearby Buller of Buchan.

A fascinating account which adds illumination to this documentary.

[otiliazsaki]

How fascinating, full of History and yet so abandoned .Wish people could see this amazing place as it was blooming, wish it s restored to a hotel and restaurant people could spend some time and meet History face to face, oh what a waste .What good is it to own a place like this but left it to the weather and time deal with it or to somehow find a way to restore it and gloom again.I m sad but THANK YOU for the story.

[thainflett]

absoulty loved watching this and learning so much about slains castle, a place where I grew up near and was my local playground, I've always wondered what the rooms were and what they were used for and amazed at actually seeing pictures of what it looked like. there are other building on the land I always wondered what they were for maybe someday I will get my answer

[lannair]

My Grandmother was born at Old castle Slains and her family (Phillips) all lived there

[eddieheron]

Superb detailed historical account of original and new Slains Castles

[michellegerrie]

Husband says thanks Alan wealth of information, as a kid in early1980s use to visit with his school friends was told of a story of a tunnel leading down to a sea cave!! Going to look at steps at music hall next time in Aberdeen, was a pleasure hearing you talk best wishes

[swipewrite]

Fantastic video. One of my favourite places to visit ever since a youngster and first knowing of the building. I first learned about the Bram Stoker connection from visiting the Museum at Marishall College. It was also very interesting to see the interior photos but to learn so much about the various rooms. Many thanks for the time and effort you have put into this video and the others showing the castle and surrounding area.

[lilypods]

Absolutely loved this! How interesting.

[michaelsfootballtricks]

Were they not going to restore the castle a few years back? What happened to those plans?

[GadgetGuru-rw]

It’s a damn shame what happened to it. It needs to be restored but who has 100+ million for that??