| The purpose of the Mugdock Collection is
to develop and distribute unique, high quality Clan Graham Society
merchandise that will generate profits that can be used to support the
Mugdock Castle Restoration Project and to the establishment of a Clan
Graham Center at Mugdock Castle. Please be aware that the Mugdock
Collection is not a store; space and financial constraints prevent us
from carrying a large inventory. Some items are only ordered as
orders are received. This can result in delays in filling some
orders, however be assured your order will be handled as promptly as
possible.
Payment in full for all orders must be made by check,
money order or credit card in U.S. dollars at the time of the order.
If paying by check, please make your check payable to "The
Mugdock Collection" and mail to Barbara Warren at the address shown
below. We are also able to accept credit cards (MasterCard,
Visa, American Express and Discover). If you would like to pay
by credit card, please call Barbara at
(615) 377-0052.
Include $7.00 for shipping and handling on your order. Be
sure to include a full mailing address with your order.
The Mugdock Collection is administered by:
Barbara Warren
1427 Arrowhead Drive
Brentwood, TN 37027
USA
Phone: (615) 377-0052
E-mail: barbara37027@comcast.net
Castle Reopens After 15-Year Refurbishment
Maybe 15 years is not long in the life of a 14th century castle, but
that was the length of time it has taken to painstakingly refurbish
the south-west tower of Mugdock Castle in East Dunbartonshire. Located
within Mugdock Country Park, the tower was a dangerous shell, but the
stonework has been repaired and roof and floors reinstated.
Electricity is being provided by solar power and internally the
building has been fitted with 16th century reproduction furniture. It
will now be a major feature in a three-hour audio tour of the park.
Visitors are provided with a rucksack containing maps, binoculars and
an MP3 player which gives a 10-point guided tour. The tower is only
open at weekends, but from the top a special map locates many of
Glasgow's famous landmarks - the city centre is only 6/7 miles away.
For more on Mugdock Castle, see
Castle Photo Library
Copied from "Rampant Scotland
Newsletter, ""Scottish
Snippets"
The Mugdock Collection
The following items currently comprise the merchandise
available
Click Here for the Mugdock Order Form
Mugdock Castle - Ancient Seat of Clan Graham
1372 - 1700 Built around a courtyard, Mugdock Castle
was entered through a gatehouse with a portcullis. The South
West Tower has four stories with a single room on each floor.
The main entrance to the tower is by external stairs that leads to the
Laird's bedroom. In 1641 the castle was partly destroyed on orders
from Parliament, but James Graham lived there until 1644. On the
execution of James in 1650, the lands were forfeited to the Marquis of
Argyll, Archibald Campbell. In 1655 Mugdock was returned to the
Grahams and restored over a two year period. In 1682 the Grahams
bought Buchanan Old House near Drymen, a dwelling more fitting the
title of "Marquis", but kept the family official seat at Mugdock for a
long period of time.
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