Re: Castles

[Niven Sinclair <niven@niven.co.uk>]

At 03:22 01/07/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello to all List members :
>
>Can anyone tell me if there is a comprehensive list of all the castles
>associated with, held or built by the various Sinclairs and in what countries
>( locations ) they are found??
>
>Also , the Titles ( Count , Baron , Earl , etc. ) that went with the holder
>or Lord of the particular castle ???
>
>This question was prompted by Niven's recent answers to queries concerning
>two Sinclair branches .
>
>It seems to me that those castles and their history would comprise a
>fascinating trip agenda or add a significantly opportunity to expand the
>destinations of a business trip or vacation and thereby add to one's
>understanding of our shared heritage ??
>
>I seem to recall that about 80%+ of all castles were built by the Normans .
>
>This could also be a topic added to the website(s) ??
>
>Thank you .
>
>Joe Greigg


Joe,

We are currently preparing a film  on "Sinclair Castles" with the Earl of 
Caithness
giving the historical commentary.  This film should be ready by the end of 
this month
together with its companion film "Sinclair Landmarks".

Niven Sinclair

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