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Penkill

Penkill

In the mid-19th Century, Alice Boyd of Penkill Castle became involved in a romantic affair with the painter, William Bell Scott. Before long many of his friends started spending time at Penkill. Artists such as Dante Gabriel Rosetti and William Morris produced many works there after becoming inspired by the surroundings and the companionship of kindred spirits.

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