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What a Christmas gift Rob & I received yesterday. We had a call from a neighbour to say they had found this model in the storerooms for Muthill Kirk and thought it should come back to Culdees. The beautiful and intricate model is believed to have been modelled on a design from the architecture at Culdees. It’s suffered some damage but nothing that I won’t enjoy repairing. If any locals have any memories of this fabulous piece I’d love to hear about it. 🙏🏻 Muthill Kirk is steeped in history and a high status building in the 1100’s a fabulous place to visit to this day. Here’s a bit of history: The tower, originally free-standing, shares some features with the tower at Dunblane, notably the decorative lozenge pattern on the belfry. A similar pattern can be seen in the Dunblane tower’s altar recess, of similar date.
A small community of secular priests was established here in the later 1100s, possibly by the bishops of Dunblane. Muthill became a parish church before being granted to Lindores Abbey in 1199. The grant was contested by the Bishop of Dunblane and by the mid-1400s the revenues of the church were entirely in the hands of Dunblane Cathedral.
The body of the church dates to the 1400s. The aisles on each side of the nave and the arcade are traditionally attributed to Michael Ochiltree, Dean of Dunblane (1419–29, later Bishop of Dunblane).
The church remained in use, but was changed substantially after the Protestant Reformation of 1560. Galleries and reordered seating focused attention on the centrally located pulpit and away from the east end of the church where the altar had formerly stood.
A new parish church was built in 1826–8. Its architect, James Gillespie Graham, (who also designed Culdees Castle) produced designs for the old medieval church which would convert it for an Episcopal congragation. Instead of this, a new Episcopal church was built nearby in 1836 and the old medieval church was quarried for building materials. #culdeesrenovation #historylovers #kirkuk #minaturevintage #culdeesmansionhouseandcastle
I found these lovely old Roman numerals in the rubble. Made from cast iron with two prongs protruding at the back. Does anybody know/remember where these might have lived or been used for previously? #culdeesrenovation
What a fabulous first evening of Christmas wreath worships we had. Lots of fizz, mulled wine in posh China, Christmas music and lots of laughter. Thank you ladies and to the lovely Liz from @victoria___bloom xx #culdeesweddingsandevents #culdeesmansionhouseandcastle #wreathmakingworkshop #christmastime🎄
Steve explains how he will fit the new windows into the stone walls of the castle chapel #culdeesrenovation #chapeloflove #castlesofscotland
Our very talented joiner Steve is making new window frames to fit the very complicated trefoil shape of the chapel. These frames will be cut in half and the new lead light panels from @richwelsh sandwiched in between them. #renovationproject #channel4 #truenorthtv #culdeesrenovation #reno#houserenovation #scottishcastle #propertyrenovation #castlesofinstagram #restoration #castle #scottish #scottishhighland #lovescotland #renovationnation #heritagebuilding #traditionalrestoration #periodhouserenovation
Just recording this as it will be the last time this floor will look this clean until it’s decorated 🤣 This morning I’ve scraped the excess glue of the joints, swept and then water sealed the whole 187 sq metres!!!☺️time for a cuppa ☕️ #culdeesrenovation #bitumen #waterproofingsolutions #castlelife🏰
A few spaces left for our Christmas Wreath making nights with @victoria___bloom. Fun filled nights with mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the festive spirit. Book your tickets here: Event details :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-wreath-making-at-culdees-castle-t
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Since the TV show a lot of you have been asking for more video footage. So I’ve been slowly adding all the videos and snips I’ve found on my phone to a new YouTube channel. Amazed that I’ve subscribers already 🥰 thank you lovely followers for your continued support #truenorthtv
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Darcy teaches Margot the pup how to behave in the whisky snug 🥃
It’s all feeling very festive here in Perthshire. We’ve some wonderful events going on across the local area. So if you’re glamping with us don’t miss out and give @radioearn_ a and @perthshirelocal follow for local festivities. #photocredit @perthshirelocal #culdeesglamping #culdeesmansionhouseandcastle #shoplocal #shopsmall #christmastime🎄
Rob and a few of the Culdees cats do a promo video for our friends at @coveya.ltd This video shows the scale of the east wing of the castle which we are working on just now. Some fabulous footage and great to see work so far since the filming of Renovation Nation. #channel4 #truenorthtv #renovationnation #periodhouserenovation #culdeesrenovation #extremerenovation #scottishcastle #diy #georgianarchitecture
Not the prettiest bathroom but everything possible will be reused, up cycled and recycled from our treasure finds.
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How beautiful are these windows latches! Cast iron wheels that still glide effortlessly releasing the frame. We also have a sneak peek into the small turret behind the lead light door. Looking up inside you can catch a glimpse of the small wooden staircase that sits above. The staircase looks fairly solid and once would have accessed the attic from the children nursery. More exciting finds that spur us on to reach the final floor in the east wing. #renovationproject #channel4 #truenorthtv #culdeesrenovation #reno#houserenovation #scottishcastle #propertyrenovation #castlesofinstagram #restoration #castle #scottish #scottishhighland #lovescotland #renovationnation #heritagebuilding #traditionalrestoration #periodhouserenovation
The bathroom on the second floor AND a glimpse of the huge fireplace in the Castle Hall
Here’s our official National Winner photo at Scotland’s Business Awards for Scotland’s Best Holiday Accommodation 😊 #proudmoment #culdeescastleestate #culdeesglamping #culdeesweddingsandevents #scotlandsbusinessawards