Inside A Castle Home, Restored After 430 Years, WSJ Mansion

The Towie Barclay Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, once visited by the late Queen Mother, has all the features of a traditional castle like shot holes, gun loops and stone walls. The 2. 7acre castle grounds, also includes a walled garden, gardener s cottage and carriage rooms. But its also a family home that was purchased by a husband and wife for 4, 000 in 1972. Homeowner Karen Ellington opens up the castle doors to share the restoration journey from ruin to refuge. 0:00 Towie Barclay 1:32 Entry, kitchen and dining 2:48 The Great Hall 3:56 The library 4:54 The garden 6:39 Maintaining the castle WSJ Mansion Tour oneofakind luxury homes and mansions, as homeowners and architects break down the amenities, rooms and design features that make these real estate marvels unique. , RealEstate, Castle, WSJ