Why was this 13th Century SCOTTISH Castle Abandoned? And the Secrets of a Modern Earl

[@marynorthcutt9263]

Scotland is definitely my favorite country. It is absolutely beautiful and the Scottish people are so kind.

[@ej12349]

I visited Scotland in April 2023. I fell in love with Scotland! It's on my bucket list to go back and stay longer.

[@moonfire41]

Home of my ancestors besides Ireland. We had a living relative there till recently.

[@baylorsailor]

​@@moonfire41 I'm sure you have plenty of living relatives in that area of the world. You just don't know who they are. I have the same problem, which is why I did the ancestry test to help connect me to them.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

This castle gives off much more of an actual home vibe, which I really appreciate! Lovely tour, thank you

[@maddiek1980]

The Countess of Dalkeith did a wonderful job of redecorating the house and getting just the right balance of being home-like and luxurious. Especially impressive give. she’s not a professional designer.

[@claudiamann7111]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful estate with us. The gardens are just incredible along with the ruins. What a stunning part of the world.

[@krisr1704]

this was so wonderful to watch ... almost connecting me to my roots in a way since i will never be able to afford to step foot in Scotland to see where my ancestor Robert the Bruce lived or traveled through ... thanks Julie for showing me and many other people where it all started for us !!! Scotland looks so beautiful in every season it seems ...im a person who loves dreary rainy weather and id like to think its b/c of my ancestors who were from Scotland lol

[@krisr1704]

sending lots of love to my kind friend across the pond!!! thanks for the heart Julie ... and i hope it's ok that i say we are friends ? u may know very little about me and i know only what u show ...but i feel a connection b/c ur from America and u seem like the type of person i would gravitate towards ...ur so kind and humble and u and i have the same taste in a lot of the things u do ...just so u know u have a friend in Oklahoma who thinks the world of u !!! have a beautiful day my friend!!!!

[@longwaytotipperary]

I love seeing the beautiful scenery and learning about the Earl and Countess and their fabulous family home in Scotland.❤❤❤the color scheme!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bimalatamang8603]

I love you and your wonderful program. I'm watching you from Palatine, Illinois. Please keep up the great work.

[@conniecostley8104]

Love your sharing Julie of these historic houses. You do a wonderful job.

[@railiedouglas3018]

Stunning scenery on the drive out to Morton Castle!

[@autodidactin]

Loved listening ti the Scottish speech of the head gardener and the b-roll of the splendid rose garden.

[@jamieryman]

These adventures to other fabulous homes helps me understand Mapperton (& Hinchingbrooke) better. But leanring the Montagu history has been a very exciting side quest! (As an American 🫣 it was so confusing for me at first that y'all are Sandwiches, Hinchingbrooke, & Montague's living at Mapperton 😂 but youve made it all make perfect sense 💖).

[@31Rowan]

Like the peacefulness of soft rain you have captured this one! You are amazing and your professionalism while mixed with curiosity is inspiring!

[@barbarap6851]

This was just lovely. It is on our list to go to Scotland. Thank you for sharing!

[@wdjones4735]

What a beautiful castle! I could live there no problem! Thanks for sharing Julie🙂

[@deborahjordan9688]

What a fabulous castle and estate who wouldn’t want to visit this estate ❤ well done Julie 💖

[@jocelynalonzo3215]

BEAUTIFUL 💚

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you!!

[@patriciabaughn4749]

Terrific video Julie. I know Mapperton is a big responsibility that you handle competently but you do have all these other wonderful homes almost at your fingertips that you get explore. Great job.

[@MartinGonzalez-j8j]

Beautiful 🤩🤩🤩🤩 home 🏡👏👏

[@nikkibrungard6293]

You are absolutely correct, Julie! This American ADORES Scotland!!! No other place I'd rather visit more!

[@borge2014]

Wonderful colors used on decor, fantastic art too.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariscaljosh2]

I love watching these videos about the UK's cultural and architectural heritage! My family maintains two ancient family estates in Spain which have been in the family ever since the 13th century (time of the Reconquista) and conservation work takes a lot of time and hard work. Most aristocratic family estates are quite different from UK estates though as Spanish aristocracy did not come from wealthy merchants or the like but from military feats, unless one was from a Ducal or Marquisal family at the very least. Spain also had a very wide class of untitled nobility which are sort of the equivalent of landed gentry in the UK's context. We still share a hamlet and a lot of land in one location and a seigneurial home and land in the other one, all held in copropriety between the descendants.

[@joanpellillo2981]

Wow - Love the rooms of the Scottish Castle home - I hope I can visited some day !

[@tracywarbritton2811]

Love listening to the history of the castles and manors ❤. Also, seeing the beautiful exteriors and interiors.

[@moonfire41]

What a beautiful and efficient estate! I got a little dizzy during the drone shots leading to the castle ruin, lol. I admire how the family preserves their childhood home so they always keep those memories alive. And I'm an avid gardener so that was my favorite part. Scotland has a narrow growing window that far north so that would limit some things.

[@renaenolen8461]

The decor for the Montegu Room is perfect! I prefer pale pastels for rooms. I think they are more peaceful, compared to other color tones.

[@LynneLovett]

Just beautiful and stunning estate and of Scotland 😊❤. My family is from English and Irish ancestors from the 13th century (one of the kings but I don't remember which one), lol ! I have always wanted to go and see England and Ireland and Scotland. Thank you, Ms. Countess Julie Montague. Absolutely your best vlog yet on this channel ❤.

[@AmericanViscountess]

thanks so much!!!

[@AliWade1971]

How wonderful. A beautiful area, which we definitely want to explore more

[@AmericanViscountess]

It really is!

[@kellymorrow-bradford553]

I added Scotland to my bucket list several years ago. It has moved up in priority after seeing this episode! Dreamy is the perfect word ❤

[@ajadrew]

Excellent! Loved the colours in the rooms, makes me want to redecorate my house which I've only just finished redecorating! I'm half Scottish but that means very little when we come to think about it. The historical documents were facinating to see & the gardens, & main Gardener, were a joy to witness!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Loved every minute! Such a beautiful estate decorated in wonderful colors. The gardens are amazing. Thank you for taking us with you. ❤

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Robin-g7q5d]

What wonderful History!

[@louiseupton3363]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Scotland is also my most favourite country. I've always said that if I ever leave Africa, I'd be heading for the country of my precious grandfather's birth. I've only ever experienced great happiness and a sense of freedom everytime I've been to various areas in Scotland. The highlands have always fascinated me, I'm sure I was a Viking in one of my previous lives 😂😂 but now I'm thinking I should explore more of the lowlands too 🤔 Thanks for this fabulous video Julie!!

[@janetdoten4489]

Love that there are alot of the flooring is still wooden beautiful

[@railiedouglas3018]

Ah, okay! Stay tuned for Drumlanrig Castle for the Montagu connection to be revealed. Gotcha!

[@TheDavidN]

Some folk might hate their design choices not keeping tradition to lock a living house in the 18th century. But as a Yank - Dabton looks inviting, cozy. Well cared for but also well curated. I would love to visit if I could!

[@gavinflorence9416]

Beautiful!

[@sgotts]

How lovely..Really enjoy all your programs...All the Best from Canada❤

[@ordiekelleher2641]

This will be very beatiful! Have fun Julie!😊

[@gwenewing6837]

Enjoyed thoroughly ❤

[@sdwalther2]

What a beautiful home!! I think my favorite so far.

[@ordiekelleher2641]

Magical sleep space!

[@railiedouglas3018]

I’m enjoying Dabton House Julie & your garden tour especially but I’m hoping you’re going to tell us what the Montagu connection is to the Buccleuch family.

[@meganhill3822]

Gorgeous and beautiful

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! 😊

[@thehoaofcoronadoplace2801]

Love Scotland!

[@daphnakoppenjan222]

Stunning 🤩 ❤

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelwhalan9783]

Montagu Bay is in Hobart, Tasmania.

[@molenaardirkjan]

Prachtig en mooi.

[@sharenerobertson5574]

While I absolutely love Julie, her energy and her enthusiasm. Absolutely no castle belonging to the Aincent kingdom of Scots was abandoned.... If it was it was because the clan, their chiefs were forced to flee during war with England to save themselves. Even Robert the Bruce, torched set fire to , Edinburgh castle, Stirling castle and Roxburgh castle during his wars against England,as these were seen as military strong holds held by at that time forieng rule and red coats being the English Army. The bruce was forced himself to flee and hide in a cave to recover from his wounds during battle, whole villages Valle's and families torched in the search for him. Bonnie Prince Charlie refused to step foot inside these buildings and camped outside Most Castles belonging to the Ancient Scots were burned to the ground or destroyed in the name of the king and country, by the red coats, they worked their way from the lowlands to the Highland to clear scotland of the scots whole families clans and chiefs were brutally murdered, Enslaved, imprisoned or forced onto prison boats during the wars with England. I am sure the 13th century is when the declaration of Arbroath was signed. The Scots tounge was outlawed Blows my mind people look at Scotland as some romantic fairy tale, in truth her lands were stolen her people colonised and her history wiped from existence. Every mountain, valley and river/burn are bloodstained The Highlands is essentially a grave yard

[@dmbalsam]

I have a recipe for turtle soup. It is from New Orleans.

[@joanmason3379]

wonderfull

[@annbaillie9098]

Scotland my Home and love your tartan bunnet. Julie I have always wondered what to call you and what you ask others to call you like the gardener in this video, are you Julie or do you like to be called your Ladyship. xoxox

[@mascaraandmagic9843]

Does anyone know what the song is that plays at the beginning when Julie is riding off in the blue car?

[@angiewells1120]

Some of the roses have what we call in America Black Spot. Easily remedied.

[@Dexdog]

I see lots of Hosta.

[@loriplate729]

Sprat paint and candles😳😂

[@coniwatson9512]

Take a tour to Wedderburn Castle Duns Scottish borders. We have a gathering every 5 yrs . Hume ,Home . We come in from all over world. Lord Hume my 8th great grand father.

[@coniwatson9512]

Built by Robert Adams

[@coniwatson9512]

Also Hume Castle .

[@AmericanViscountess]

I'll check it out!

[@trinidadchapa4287]

Do either of your channels charge to subscribe to?

[@AmericanViscountess]

Not now. We have a Patreon account instead

[@trinidadchapa4287]

@@AmericanViscountess i was wondering. Because, I Can Only subscribe to channels that are free.