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Balmoral Castle

Scottish royal residence.

Overview

Balmoral Castle, using granite, built 1856 in Scotland, UK.

Core Characteristics

  • Baronial turrets, symmetrical.
  • Robust, picturesque design.
  • Scottish Baronial aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Historical: 19th century.
  • Residential: Castle.
  • Scottish Baronial: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by William Smith, royal icon.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Romanticism (theory), Turret (element), Scottish Baronial (movement)