buildings, built by the rich they have been left behind as part of their legacy. Described as a building created purely for decoration, but being suggestive of some other purpose, they are usually extravagant examples of architecture that dot the Scottish landscape and leave many wondering who built them.Beginning as decorative features built on buildings, gardens and land in the late 16th century, they became increasingly fashionable over the next two centuries.This freedom to create whatever takes their fancy has led many of Scotland's industry barons, lairds, royalty, and merchants to create some truly whimsical sites.
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