Dunvegan Castle - Isle of Skye - Scotland - Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Colour-printed view of Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, Scotland — seat of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for over 700 years
• Castle tower and multi-storey stone keep shown from the waterside, with rocky foreground and wooded hills behind
• Left panel features the MacLeod clan coat of arms: two red bulls as supporters, castle on shield, motto “Murus Aheneous” (A Brazen Wall) above and “Hold Fast” below
• Descriptive text panel details the castle’s history: founded by Leod, son of Olave the Black; tower built c. late 15th century with permission of James IV; extended by Rory More during reign of James VI
• Notes historic contents: chain-armour suits, sword of Rory More, Fairy Room, bedroom of Dr. Samuel Johnson and Sir Walter Scott
• Publisher: Valentine’s Series, Printed in Great Britain
• Back: Undivided “Souvenir Post Card” back, Valentine’s Series imprint 

Postal Markings:

• Blank stamp box (unfranked); no postmarks

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D