The fireplace displays the coat of arms of the Blakiston family; Gibside heiress Elizabeth Blakiston had married Sir William Bowes.
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The houses are named after 5 prominent castles in the surrounding area, these are Broughty Castle, Claypotts Castle, Fernie Castle, Mains Castle and Glamis Castle and are used with a points system during educational and physical competitions.