17/06/2026
🏰 A Special Connection to Braemar Castle
A few weeks ago, we shared a post about our miniature Braemar Castle here at Cockington Green Gardens.
To our delight, the post was seen by Colin Wolf, President of Clan Farquharson USA, who reached out to share the clan’s connection to the castle. Through our conversations, Colin provided the history of Clan Farquharson and its relationship with Braemar Castle, which remains the ancestral home of the Chief of Clan Farquharson.
Inspired by this special connection, we have added a small group of Clan Farquharson figures in their official tartan to our Braemar Castle display. A special thank you to Debbie, who patiently hand painted each figure, including the tartan, at miniature scale.
In Colin’s words:
Braemar Castle has served as the ancestral seat of the Farquharsons of Invercauld since 1732, following its acquisition by John Farquharson, 9th Laird of Invercauld. From this point onward, the castle has functioned as the symbolic center of the clan’s authority in Upper Deeside. For nearly three centuries, it has provided a tangible foundation for the Invercauld lineage, embodying continuity, stewardship, and the enduring presence of the Farquharsons within the landscape that has shaped their collective identity.
This unbroken lineage persists today through the current Chief, Philip Farquharson of Invercauld and Monaltrie, who is the lineal and recognized head of Clan Farquharson. Braemar Castle continues to serve as the clan’s ancestral seat under his leadership and occupies a significant position in the heritage of Farquharsons globally. Successive generations travel to Braemar as a form of personal pilgrimage, seeking to engage with the historic center of their heritage and establish a direct connection with the residence of their chiefs.
With special thanks to Colin Wolf, President of Clan Farquharson USA, for sharing this history and helping us tell the story behind our miniature Braemar Castle.
