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 2.7-acre castle grounds, also includes a walled garden, gardener's cottage and carriage rooms. But it’s 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

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