Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders
The Castle
  Thirlestane History  
  The Castle Tour  
  The Entrance Hall  
  The Panelled Room  
  The Billiard Room  
  The Duke's Grand Bed Chamber  
  Bonnie Prince Charlie's Room  
  The Drawing Room  
  The Dining Room  
  The Nurseries  
  The Kitchens  
  Restoration  
The Panelled Room
Until the 19th century, this room was used as an anti-chamber to the everyday living quarters. In 1840, the panelling and ceiling were introduced and it became a morning room where the family and guests might pass the time between breakfast and luncheon.

The Panelled Room

 

Elizabeth, 3rd Countess of Lauderdale
Elizabeth
3rd Countess of Lauderdale

The Panelled Room and the Large Library are located in the centre of the Old Keep and were originally vaulted.

The window recesses give an idea of the immense thickness of the walls, which are up to 13 feet deep in places!

 
 
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Wednesday 8 September 2010