On Friday, I mentioned that on that one day over at Tarbert, I managed to fit in a little tour of the
castle and surrounding grounds. There is very little of the actual building still standing, but lots of grass-covered ruins.
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| It's quite a hike to get up there...though Mac1 and the father did bring me part way in the car! The view over the town was 'braw'. |
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| Having climbed a set of stairs that would challenge Goliath I was standing on the ruins. All that between the lens and the building is broken down walls, now covered in grass and requiring the sheep to keep it in order. Yes, there are sheep there. Look again. |
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After wandering the ruins, I saw another set of steps at the other end, not quite so giant between the runners. 'To the community gardens' said the sign. Taking the gamble that I wouldn't have to reclimb them, down I went...
...yup, more to come later in the week!.. |
what a view from that 3rd photo. That looks like chicken coop wire on the stairs at the end. Is that for better traction?
ReplyDeleteHugs HiC
I could have managed down myself, but up would have been a long trek.
ReplyDeleteWell, since there is more to come, at least we know you managed to get back up:)
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of history in all those stones.
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Those stairs look more fun to go down then up. Looking forward to the garden.
ReplyDeleteCrikey that view over the town sure was braw, aye?? So was the weather by the look of that blue sky. Unlike everyone else Mum would have had no trouble going up those steps. She'd run (well her idea of running) up them but coming down would be another story. Her old knees can't manage going DOWN steps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of stone work.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! I just saw the OP Pack's comment. I am glad that we know that you made it up!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. US history, particularly the history of the western US, is so incredibly short compared to yours. I love those beautiful rocks and all the stories that they hold.
Gorgeous! I too was walking among history this weekend...Totme poles in an old village!
ReplyDeleteLove Barb
what a great place... I always like it to touch such old walls and to collect a stone from the ground... it'a amazing to imagine that they were touched once by people so many moons ago...
ReplyDeleteCastle ruins can be very photogenic, especially when situated overlooking a beautiful sea loch.
ReplyDeleteI love old stone anything and this is beautiful, even the steps are beautiful. makes me think of King Arthur, I am a huge fan of that period in time. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing part of history. I quite enjoyed your trek! cheerio!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a view...and what a wonderful piece of history!
ReplyDeleteSo much history in that part ow the world. Most of the cultures on this side of the pond did not build castles. namaste, janice
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