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19 de may. de 2024 · The story of Keiss Castle began when it was built on the foundations of a Viking settlement in the late 16th or early 17th century under the direction of George Sinclair, the 5th Earl of Caithness (1582-1643).
27 de may. de 2024 · Constructed between 1446 and 1484 by William Sinclair, the 1st Earl of Caithness and the 3rd Prince of Orkney, Rosslyn Chapel is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of medieval stonemasons. The chapel‘s interior is adorned with intricately carved pillars, arches, and ceiling bosses, each telling a unique story through its ...
13 de may. de 2024 · Rosslyn Chapel began its journey in 1446 when it was founded by William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness of the Scoto-Norman Sinclair family. A treasure trove of stone carvings, the chapel presents an exquisite example of Gothic architecture.
24 de may. de 2024 · Transfer to the Sinclair Family: In the early 1470s, the castle was granted to William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness, by James III. The Sinclairs, a powerful noble family, further enhanced the castle’s military capabilities.
15 de may. de 2024 · John Sutherland Sinclair was the 17th earl in this lineage. Sinclair carried on business in North Dakota for six years after he was elevated to the title of Earl of Caithness. But in 1905, he sold Berriedale Farm so he could return to Scotland to make improvements to his estate in Aberdeenshire.
Hace 3 días · In 1470, William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness, ceded his title to James III, and the following year the Northern Isles were directly absorbed by the Crown of Scotland, an action confirmed by the Parliament of Scotland in 1472. Nonetheless, Shetland's connection with Norway has proved to be enduring.
14 de may. de 2024 · News The Vault. The Scottish nobleman who became a North Dakota farmer, and kept his identity a secret. To many, he was John Sutherland Sinclair of Nelson County, North Dakota. But he was also a...
