In all its baronial splendour, Ballindalloch Castle, near Inverness, in Scotland, is rightly known as a 'pearl' of the North. Set in a beautiful landscape and superbly maintained gardens, it is a delight to visit. Yet, on one of the staircases, two stuffed and mounted Golden Eagles strike a jarring note. One bird is labelled "the winner" while the other is "the loser", perhaps denoting that the two birds were one engaged in an epic battle. How did they meet their fate? No one quite seems to know. There has been no response from staff at the castle.
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