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Frendraught Castle in Scotland, the home of James Crichton of Frendraught, burns down.

Historical image related to Frendraught Castle in Scotland, the home of James Crichton of Frendraught, burns down. from October 18, 1630

Frendraught Castle

Mansion in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Frendraught Castle or House is a 17th-century house, about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Largue, on the site of a 13th-century castle.
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James Crichton of Frendraught

Scottish landowner

James Crichton of Frendraught or Frendraucht (1599-1667) was a Scottish landowner and survivor of the Fire of Frendraught in October 1630. Several of his guests were killed at Frendraught Castle and arson was suspected, though the facts of the case were widely disputed and…
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October 18

Day of the year

October 18 is the 291st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 74 days remain until the end of the year.
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