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A fair maiden trapped by the builders?This is MacLellan's Castle built as an urban Palace to show off the good taste of Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, Provost of Kirkcudbright, (built 1582) it was having remedial work to protect from the Scottish weather,

1Pip, HWW! Hospital appointment am will catch up on my return.

Nouchetdu38, Amelia, Phil Sutters, Boarischa Krautmo and 32 other people have particularly liked this photo


62 comments - The latest ones
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Très belle photo de ces ruines. Bonne soirée.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac club
Thank you Nicole, very much appreciated!
3 weeks ago.
 Heide
Heide club
That reminds me of the Rapunzel fairy tale.
Beautifully done picture.
Best wishes to you, Roger.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Heide club
Very generous comments Heide, many thanks!
3 weeks ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Roger
I like this picture very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition, but did the maiden get rescued?
Fantastic colours too
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Very nice comments Peter, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Fantastic capture and title!

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3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Good to read William, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Klasse, mit der Fensterdekoration. Komm gut zurück! HWW Roger.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Many thanks Lothar, back in one piece!
3 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
a beautiful find
HWW

[Good to be back:]
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you Annemarie, good to have you back!
3 weeks ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Wasn´t she in a tower? :-)) HWW, Roger!
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Tower full perhaps Stephan ;-) Many thanks!
3 weeks ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Well seen and captured Roger.
hWW
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap!
3 weeks ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
Rescue Rapunzel ....
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to MaggsMep club
Doing time Maggs;-)) Many thanks
3 weeks ago.
 Xata
Xata club
The PIP is a discovery… am at the hospital too but using my iPad and hotspot to enjoy the contributions, HWW and all my best wishes.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Thank you Isabel, we are both home again by now I hope!
3 weeks ago.
Xata club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
At least I am, your comment makes me think you are too ! Enjoy the weekend then.
2 weeks ago.
 sunlight
sunlight club
Sehr interessant Roger und bemerkenswert, das dieses Gebäude noch nicht zusammengebrochen ist nach der langen Zeit.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to sunlight club
Thank you Ingrid, built to last and remedial work from time to time I suspect!
3 weeks ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
she will need an umbrella when it is raining, HWW!
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
It does that often in Scotland Wierd, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
Eine humorvolle Inszenierung :-)) Viel Gesundheit und eine angenehme Wiederkehr. HWW, Roger.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Mikus club
Very kind Michael, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Un superbe et excellent partage très révélateur et bien renseignée .a ce que je vois la fille a bien été sauvée.
HWW et agréable journée du mercredi paisible et reposante.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Thank you Mailk, I'm sure she was rescued!
3 weeks ago.
 Armando Taborda
Armando Taborda club
Stay good enough, Roger!
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Armando Taborda club
Thank you Armando, hospital visits are a fact of life at our age!
3 weeks ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Quand on peut encore réparé... tout va ou presque !
Bon courage et reviens nous vite Roger.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Kind words Jocelyne thank you,
All is well and we continue !
3 weeks ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du eine schöne Ansicht lieber Roger ,alles Gute für dich :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Very kind Guni, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
The Beatles are on their way... ;-)
HWW Roger and all the best for your health! I'll keep my fingers crossed.
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
The Beatles now and then Edna Thank you,
I'm fine your fingers must have helped ;-))
3 weeks ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Klasse Roger!!
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Very kind Walter, thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Ha, ha.............Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair" :-)))

Very well seen and taken Roger. I don't remember anything in the fairytale about the use of scaffolding though!
3 weeks ago. Edited 3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you Keith, I tried every angle possible to avoid the scaffold, but then post and be dammed came to mind!
3 weeks ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
It is what it is Roger! A cliché I know, but sometimes these things can't be avoided. It doesn't change the fact that it's a good photo though :-))
2 weeks ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great capture even without the damsel in distress. A bit of a jump for her suiter to reach her hair before the climb though. A pity about the scaffolding that seems to be around so many of these places nowadays.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you Herb, all the repairs apparently started during covid when everything closed and full inspections could take place, most of it is safety work!
3 weeks ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Very interesting walls and also PIP, Roger!
HWW!
3 weeks ago. Edited 3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to J.Garcia club
Thank you Judite!
3 weeks ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Ich wusste nicht, dass die Geschichte von Rapunzel in Großbritannien bekannt ist.
Alles Gute, Roger! Bleib gesund und fit.
HWW!
3 weeks ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you Wilhelm, quite well known over here!
3 weeks ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Juliet, maybe? Slightly belated HWW, Roger..
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Had not thought of Juliette! Many thanks George.
3 weeks ago.
 Makrofan
Makrofan club
HWW, Roger!
3 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Makrofan club
Thank you!
3 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Belle initiative la restauration merci pour l'info bonne journée Roger.
2 weeks ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Very nice comments Patrick, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
THIS MADE ME LAUGH !!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Pleased to have given you a giggle Pam!
2 weeks ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
;-)
is she trying to escape or waiting for somebody to climb up?
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Attention seeker I suspect !, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Rapunzel!
Rapunzel!
Let down your hair
That I may climb thy golden stair.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Amelia club
Thank you Amelia, surprised to find this in Kirkcudbright!
2 weeks ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
she will be freed soon;-))
12 days ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Thank you Gabi, no cry for help was heard!
11 days ago.

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