Deers In Winter

Culzean Castle

Mit einem ausgesprochenen Sinn für eine dramatische Lage ließ sich der 10. Earl of Cassilis direkt über der Steilküste einen aus dem Jahr 1342 stammenden Turm zum Schloss ausbauen. Verantwortlich für diesen Umbau war der bekannte schottische Architekt Robert Adam. Um die Anlage betreten zu können, muss man einen Torbogen durchschreiten, erst dann sieht man …

Beheading Stone (Scotland – June 2014)

According to legend, this lump of stone was used as a chopping block for executions during the 15th century. It is displayed beneath a canopy of iron bars on a plinth on Mote Hill overlooking Stirling Bridge, and can be reached via the Back Walk footpath from Lower Bridge Street. ****** Der Beheading Stone wurde …

Cutie Dogs

Portencross Castle (Scotland 2013)

Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland. The site has been fortified since the 13th Century. The present building is thought to date from the 14th Century and later. The castle was one of the buildings featured in the 2004 series of the BBC …

Alloway Parish Church

Gothic style church situated on the east side of the B 7024 and north of the Brig o’ Doon Hotel. Rectangular in plan with transepts. The Belfry at the west end, stands to about 22 metres. The interior is notable for exceptional stained glass windows by Keir and Clayton & Bell. Built in 1858 to …