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 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:58 PM
097 Laureston Castle Lauriston Castle was started as a 13th century stronghold by the Napiers of Merchiston but it was considerably altered in the 16th century and then extended further in the 19th century to create a Jacobean-style mansion.

Wonderful.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:58 PM
0864 Newark Castle, near Selkirk Newark Castle enters the historic record in 1423b as the "New Werk", built by the Douglas family to replace an earlier stronghold (imaginatively described as the "Oldworck"). The castle was attacked by English armies twice

I so love these Architectued Castles.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:56 PM
0818 Blair Atholl Castle In 1269, while the Earl of Atholl was away in England for an extended period, a neighbour, John Comyn, started to build a castle on the Earl's land. Atholl complained to King Alexander III, got his land back, and incorporated the

Very Beautiful.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:55 PM
0322 Blackness CastleBuilt in the 15th century by one of Scotland's most powerful families, the Crichtons, blackness was never destined as a peaceful lordly residence, its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.

15th Century and still standing. Wonderful.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:53 PM
0302 Broughty Castle In 1454 King James II gave permission to build a small castle here,the castle was finally completed in about 1495The castle was built by the Gray family, who were to own and occupy it, except when displaced by the occasional invading

Just so Beautiful Wonderful photo.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 1:52 PM
0263 Caerlaverock Castle The story of Caerlaverock begins with the granting of lands in the area to Sir John De Maccuswell in 1220.He set to work building a castle 200 metres south of the one you see today.The second castle was largely complete by 1300

Very Beautiful. Kath.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Monday, July 7, 2008 - 6:34 PM
0133 Dunrobin CastleThe land has been associated with the Earls of Sutherland since 1235. There was a castle here during that time but no part of it exists now. The original part of the surviving castle is the 15th keep (supposedly built in 1401).

So beautiful.
I think that the Anonymous Person Below is Me.
Cath.
I came off fotki just over a month ago. Due to Illness.

I will come back if you will let me know.

I am sure I have seen them before.

Big hugs. Ray and Eileen.

 Viking154United Kingdom wrote: Monday, July 7, 2008 - 6:28 PM
0112 Aberdour Castle started life some time before the year 1200 as a two story tower house built by the de Mortimer family. The remains of the original tower house can still be seen within the complex of the ruins at the west end of the castle, though

I Love Old Castles. Beautiful.

 jashinadiaPhilippines wrote: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 3:57 PM
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love the lines, the color and the detail!

 DominicaPoland wrote: Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 2:14 PM
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Adorable. :)

Guest Norma wrote: Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 11:57 AM
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Must have been too busy talking to notice these interesting figures!!

 Vince1967United Kingdom wrote: Sunday, June 8, 2008 - 9:21 AM
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really nice composition Cath have you thought about working on this in HD to bring out some of the detail in the stone work thats in shadow its an amazing picture

 Bryan-HUnited States wrote: Monday, May 12, 2008 - 5:18 AM
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wow....so nice....

 Gypsy at HeartNetherlands wrote: Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 7:45 PM
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Lovely view!

 Gypsy at HeartNetherlands wrote: Saturday, May 3, 2008 - 7:44 PM
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Do you have snow like this every winter?

Guest bobby wrote: Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5:28 PM
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Carol was this picture taken before or after your visit to the Galley ? !!!!

Guest Bobby wrote: Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5:19 PM
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What lovely smiles in the rain !!!!

Guest Bobby wrote: Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5:16 PM
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Hi my sisters.

It was so nice to seeing you all waving to me especially your friend !!!

Enjoyed looking at the pictures. It was a lovely walk.

 Knauber KreationsUnited States wrote: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 6:11 PM
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I really like this view.

 Knauber KreationsUnited States wrote: Friday, April 18, 2008 - 4:14 PM
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Nice close up and I love the color