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My Photography

Back in 1995 I photographed my first castle, Dunure in Ayrshire which allowed me to combine two of my enjoyments, photography and history. The stories behind these ruins fascinate me (so prepare to be bored to death with mini narratives when I blip them). It's amazing to walk in the footsteps of history...

Castles of Scotland

I'd like to thank the many people who have commented on the historical aspect of my castle blips. When I started these I only knew a little of what I have come to learn. I mentioned above that one of the things that draws me to these buildings is the story behind their existance and more often than not, their ultimate demise. Without the knowledge of the Historic Scotland staff I've had the pleasure in meeting, their excellent souvenir guides and (of course) Wikipedia there would be no way I'd be able to pass on these mini-histories which I hope you continue to enjoy reading as much as I do investigating and writing. I just wanted to set the record straight.

Blip Map

Dunure Castle ~ c. 1995
Dunure Castle ~ 8th Agust 2002
Hailes Castle ~ 14th August 2011
Culzean Castle ~ 27th August 2011
Portencross Castle ~ 28th August 2011
Dirleton Castle ~ 3rd September 2011
Tantallon Castle ~ 8th September 2011
Craigmillar Castle ~ 19th September 2011
Crichton Castle ~ 20th September 2011
Bothwell Castle ~ 21st September 2011
Caerlaverock Castle ~ 22nd September 2011
Dunure Castle ~ 23rd September 2011
Blackness Castle ~ 25th September 2011
Castle Campbell ~ 19th October 2011
Doune Castle ~ 20th October 2011
Aberdour Castle ~ 21st October 2011
Huntingtower Castle ~ 22nd October 2011
St Andrews Castle ~ 6th November 2011
Ardvreck Castle ~ 3rd Agust 2012
Craigmillar Castle ~ 27th Augst 2012
Dirleton Castle ~ 16th September 2012
Edinburgh Castle ~ 11th December 2012
Balvaird Castle ~ 2nd February 2013