Ecobird's photos with the keyword: Castle

Inverness Castle which I think is quite beautiful in contrast to the modern buildings on the left. Inverness is considered to be the captal of the Highlands in Scotland

Mist rolls in from the sea at Crail a small fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, and the man in the distance looks out across the sea, barely visible in these conditions. This wall is all that remains of Crail Castle, thought to have dated back to at least the 12th century, with the tower a later addition. Certainly David of Scotland (1124 - 1153) used it as his occasional residence. Crail was granted Royal Burgh status in 1178, but by 1568 Mary Queen of Scots was said to have written that it was in a ruinous state with only the moat remaining. The third and 4th PiPs are of the sundial which served sailors, fishermen and townspeople for over 200 years in Crail Harbour, and which was removed in 1883, restored and placed in it's current position in 1890, and the sign on the rails with the above information. So I wonder - who is the man in the mist. Who are you? Here is a song by JJ Heller called 'Who Are You' www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8jilr8qsYU

Stirling Castle, Scotland and the PiP shows the Wallace Monument Best viewed large I think, thank you. Stirling castle dates from the early 12th century, with a lot of the important buildings within the walls added between 1490 - 1600. Built high on a crag with steep cliffs on three sides It was a very important castle both strategically and historically with many batltles fought over it. During the wars of independence it changed hands eight times over a 50 year period. When Edward I of England invaded Scotland in 1296 he found the castle empty and claimed it. After 60 years of war the English were defeated by the Scots led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The leaders of the English army retreated into the castle but were starved into surrender by the Scots Recent history sees the castle as the home of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlands. Concerts have been held here inluding the one by Runrig in 2017. The National Wallace Monument is a monument to Scottish hero William Wallace. Sited on Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling, it is said to be the point from which William Wallace watched the gathering of Edward I's army before the Battle of Stirling. The link I have chosen to go with these images is by Runrig, live from Stirling Castle. Here is 'Hearts of Olden Glory' www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7cId63P65E

The ruins of Dunure Castle, Ayrshire, and the romantic setting for some of the scenes from Outlander series 3 and 4. The castle dates back to the 1200s and was then the main fortress of the Kennedy Family, Lords of Carrick and Earls of Cassilis. On the right hand side is the 'Doocot', which probably dates to the 15th century, and I added the PiP as I thought the man in the kilt suited the surroundings perfectly I have added a bit of a tongue in cheek link this week. Andy Stewart with 'Donald Where's Your Troosers' www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqtFnAZu1YI

Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland with the leaves on the trees beginning to change colour. I have added 'Walls' by Kings of Leon www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdF41Ne2cnQ Please view large for better detail.

Dunollie Lighthouse overlooked by Dunollie Castle. Clan chiefs and Lords of Lorn ruled over a large part of Argyll for over 1000 years from Dunolli. It remains the seat and ancestral home of Clan MacDougall.

Our journey took us past Castle Ardvreck, built around 1590 on a rocky promontory on Loch Assynt, Sutherland by the Clan MacLeod. The mountain in the background is Glas Bheinn. Although the castle is mostly in ruins some walls are still standing after all these years. The song I have added is by Journey - 'After All These Years' www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcEudimJe2g Best viewed large

Dunster Castle taken from the A39. The link is 'Castle in The Air' by Don McLean www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTqi7iEZEWA Please view large

Alnwick Castle and the River Aln. Possibly better large (Z)

Kyleakin, Isle of Skye.

Eilean Donan Castle

Castle Moil and Loch Alsh, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye

Kilchurn Castle. Loch Awe. Built around 1440 by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy, the castle later became the scene of a bloody feud between the Campbells and the MacGregors, who had been the appointed keepers. It was garrisoned by the government during both the 1st and 2nd Jacobite rebellions in 1715 and 1745. The Campbells abandoned Kilchurn in 1740 and it was struck by lightning in 1769, thereafter falling into disrepair

Canada Geese and Castle at Aros, Isle of Mull