Portincross

Portincross Castle stands on the shore just a quarter of a mile from the place where a galleon of the Spanish Armada was wrecked in 1588. Glasgow born artist William Young had a keen interest in history and archaeology which is perhaps why he was drawn to painting this site. The castle also has associations with Robert the Bruce and the Boyd family.
Object no :
EAFA233n
Collection :
Armada Wreck at Portincross
Creator :
William Young (1845 - 1916)
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
260 x 360mm
Materials :
oil on canvas
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
FA/A242
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
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