Caerlaverock Castle (Mitchell)
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Caerlaverock Castle (Mitchell)40 bar Strathspey for 3 Couples in a 3 Couple Set, devised by John W Mitchell, Published in The Whetherly Book Of Scottish Country Dances, book 10, 1981.
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Caerlaverock Castle, meaning "lark castle," is a special castle shaped like a triangle. It was built in the 13th century and is found on the southern coast of Scotland, about 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) south of Dumfries. The castle is right on the edge of the Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve. It's the only castle in the country that has a triangular shape.Caerlaverock Castle belonged to the Maxwell family from the 13th to the 17th century when they left the castle. It faced attacks from the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence and went through various partial demolitions and rebuilds in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Presently, Historic Scotland looks after the castle, turning it into a well-visited tourist spot. It is safeguarded as a scheduled monument and holds the status of a category A listed building.
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