Doune Castle

[billmac57]

These are shots from the weekend that I thought turned out ok, even though I was wearing gloves which makes pressing the shutter a little difficult



Window Seat.


The Hall

[angeleyes216]

These are great photos..i love the window seat and the arches. you did good with gloves on because these are lovely and sharp.

[jack russell]

nice set Bill, do you have some history to share by chance?

[SoxAddict]

Fabulous images Bill. I especially love the subject of the last one, and its lighting is wonderful.

[leonaashlee]

These are really wonderful Bill...I really love the last shot.

[billmac57]

Originally Posted by angeleyes216

These are great photos..i love the window seat and the arches. you did good with gloves on because these are lovely and sharp.

Thanks Angela.

Originally Posted by jack russell

nice set Bill, do you have some history to share by chance?

Thanks Jack, this a little about Doune Castle, what it doesn`t tell you is that MontyPython`s Holy Grail was filmed at the castle.

A castle for ‘Scotland’s crowned king’

Doune Castle was built around 1400 by Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany, Earl of Menteith and Fife. Younger brother of the weak and feeble Robert III, he was the effective ruler of the kingdom from 1388 until his death in 1420. He is known to history as ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’, and his seat at Doune was virtually a royal castle.

Only after Albany’s death did Doune Castle finally gain the status its builder had desired – it became a kingly residence. It never rivalled the great royal castles at Stirling and Edinburgh. Rather, it was used as a royal retreat from the burdens of state, a pleasant summer residence where the royal family could relax and hunt in the nearby forests in the Trossachs. Only when James VI left for London in 1603, to become James I of England also, did Doune’s role as royal retreat effectively come to an end.

Home of ‘the big spender’

A near-contemporary, Abbot Bower of Inchcolm, described Albany as ‘a big spender’. Albany certainly spared no expense on Doune. Even in its ruined state the castle inspires awe and wonder in those who visit it.

Exceptionally at Doune, we have a castle planned in a single episode. Almost all other great castles surviving today were the work of many hands over several centuries. Doune is essentially one coherent design. This gives the visitor a wonderful opportunity to see what the leading man of his day felt was appropriate for his needs and aspirations. This was an age when the conspicuous display of wealth and status was seen as vital in maintaining authority and good governance.

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Fabulous images Bill. I especially love the subject of the last one, and its lighting is wonderful.

Thank you so much

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

These are really wonderful Bill...I really love the last shot.

Thank you Leona

[FoG]

Really like the detail in the first one and the warmth (ironic huh) in the second and last .. nice set matey.

Ps. I found some great gloves for Togs they are De-Walt work ones but have the index free how cool is that will post something once trialled them

[harrypalmer044]

Have to say I love your images, especially the third one. The light, colour and detail in it are just excellent and it would make for a super catalogue image. I love visiting older building like this all over the UK and know how lucky we are to have such amazing buildings around. Thank you for sharing these lovely images with us and I look forward to seeing more soon.
David.

[Steves Shots]

Beautiful captures Bill, really like the second one with the seats and the arch window, all nicely detailed and love the stonework and colours, thanks for sharing, cheers Steve.

[billmac57]

Originally Posted by FoG

Really like the detail in the first one and the warmth (ironic huh) in the second and last .. nice set matey.

Ps. I found some great gloves for Togs they are De-Walt work ones but have the index free how cool is that will post something once trialled them

Thank you, the gloves I have, have a piece that comes off to leave some fingers free but it hangs down and just gets in the way of taking a shot.

Originally Posted by harrypalmer044

Have to say I love your images, especially the third one. The light, colour and detail in it are just excellent and it would make for a super catalogue image. I love visiting older building like this all over the UK and know how lucky we are to have such amazing buildings around. Thank you for sharing these lovely images with us and I look forward to seeing more soon.
David.

Thanks David, you are right and I hope to visit lots more. I really want to visit Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle but that is an overnight stay, so going to wait for better weather.

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

Beautiful captures Bill, really like the second one with the seats and the arch window, all nicely detailed and love the stonework and colours, thanks for sharing, cheers Steve.

Thanks Steve.