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Sean Murphy

Historic Scots castle that was immortalised by Robert Burns put on market

A stunning Scottish castle that was immortalised by Robert Burns has gone on the market. The majestic 17th-century Monboddo has been put up for sale for less than £1 million.

The former home of the 18th-century judge and philosopher, James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, it was his youngest daughter Elizabeth who Scotland's national bard would end up penning the poem Elegy on the late Miss Burnett of Monboddo after she died tragically in 1790.

The beautiful white-walled castle in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire comes with three acres of land is on sale for offers over £950,000.

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