misty neidpath by dinghysailor1
Neidpath is a wonderful 13C castle on the banks of the Tweed near Peebles in the lovely Scottish Borders Said to be haunted by the ghost of Jean Douglas, the * Maid of Neidpath* in Sir Walter Scott’s heartrending poem.
The story goes that Jean, youngest daughter of the Earl of March. was forbidden to marry her love who was considered below her station, and she pined while her lover was sent away. When he returned she was so wasted and changed that he didnt recognise her and rode straight past, causing her to die of a broken heart…how sad is that ! She’s said to appear in a full-length brown dress with a large white collar….
Thanks so much for looking
cheers
maggie
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Comments
Hey Maggie, beautiful artwork. Its got a fairy Tale look. Been inside once a while back. Shame its not open more often :o) x
thanks so much robin yes it’s such a shame – there used to be concerts there too.. but now it seems closed all the time – except for the recent chutney fest!
cheers and hope all’s well
maggie
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:o) xx
Super capture Maggie …
Hi tom thanks so much indeed my friend – it was a lovely day before the mist rose.. so glad it came out a bit
cheers and looking forward to a meet one day so we can catch up
maggie
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wow ~ this had me at the thumbnail Maggie ~ what a wonderful capture and such a sad story ~ the golden tree, the castle on high and, of course, rolling mist in the distance ~ really makes this so very fine & instant fav xx
wow thanks heaps for the lovely feedback linda.. have got so rusty while i’ve been away..
big grins and thanks again
maggie
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its also whetre joak filmed hois epic The Bruce many years ago!..lol love this maggie nice tae see ye aboot
tee hee joak what a coincidence – we came through with the dog and enjoyed a sneak previewwhile you were filming! We sw it when it came out on video too – it was great to see the sword fighting and horses tied up to trees ..very atmospheric.. what did you get up to in it?
cheers
maggie
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great shot
cheers andy – lovely to see you – havent been around much for ages myself..
maggie
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Lovely work Maggie! Love this.
thanks for your lovely comment my friend
really appreciate it
maggie
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haunting picture and great autumnal colours
Thanks audrey – appreciate that
cheers
maggie
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