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Fire at Inverary (Inveraray) Castle
Destructive fire at Inverary (Inveraray) Castle, the ancestral seat of the Duke of Argyll. Valuable paintings, furniture and books were saved though some were water-damaged. The central tower was destroyed, as were a fine organ, flintlock muskets that had been used in the battle of Culloden and many precious heirlooms and objects. The Duke was of the opinion that the fire was started by lightning. Date: 1877
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A Tragic Chapter in the History of Inveraray Castle: The Destructive Fire of 1877 Inveraray Castle, the magnificent ancestral seat of the Duke of Argyll in Scotland, was struck by an unexpected and devastating calamity on a fateful day in 1877. The castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Inveraray in Argyll, had long been admired for its grandeur and historical significance. However, on this day, it found itself engulfed in flames, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The fire, believed to have been started by a bolt of lightning, quickly spread throughout the castle, consuming valuable paintings, furniture, and books. The central tower was reduced to ruins, and many precious heirlooms and objects were lost forever. Among the irreplaceable items that were destroyed were a fine organ, flintlock muskets that had been used in the Battle of Culloden, and numerous other historical relics. Despite the extensive damage, some valuable items were salvaged from the burning wreckage. The Duke, who was deeply saddened by the loss, expressed his relief that some of the most precious paintings, furniture, and books had been saved, albeit with water damage. The fire at Inveraray Castle was a significant event in Scottish history, a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature and the fragility of the past. The conflagration, which took place in the late 1870s, left the Duke and his people with a sense of loss, but also with a renewed appreciation for the importance of preserving the past for future generations. This photograph, taken in the aftermath of the fire, captures the devastation and the sense of loss felt by the people of Inveraray and the Duke of Argyll. The ruins of the castle stand as a testament to the past, a reminder of the history that was once housed within its walls, and a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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