MAR‘ S WARK马尔伯爵城堡——一个位于斯特灵古镇上的城堡遗迹,斑驳的墙上有一块标注牌,上面的英文介绍是:
This grand Renaissance town house was built for the Earl of Mar, keeper of Stirling Castle. The richly decorated, elaborate facade gives us a sense of the earl\'s importance.
The design of Mar\'s Wark echoes the splendour of the palace at Stirling Castle. As keeper of the castle and regent to James Win 1571-2, Mar had close ties to the royal court. To proclaim his status, the earl displayed the royal arms above the entrance to his home. His own arms and those of his countess embellish the towers.
中文大意是:
这座文艺复兴时期的豪宅是为斯特灵城堡的守护者马尔伯爵建造的。装饰华丽、精致的立面让我们感觉到伯爵的重要性。
马尔伯爵城堡的设计呼应了斯特灵城堡宫殿的辉煌。1571-1572年,作为城堡的守护者和詹姆斯·文的摄政王,马尔与皇家宫廷关系密切。为了宣示自己的地位,伯爵在家门口上方展示了王室的臂膀。他自己的手臂和伯爵夫人的手臂在塔楼上闪闪发光。