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In 1726 Kenneth MacKenzie and his wife felt that Ardvreck Castle was too small and austere so they decided to build an impressive modern mansion, Calda House, nearby. However, after just ten years MacKenzie fell on hard times and was forced to sell Calda to the Earl of Sutherland. This did not please the MacKenzie clan and the following year they looted and burned the house. After that it fell into disrepair and much of its stonework was used to construct other buildings in the area. (Discover Scotland)
OLYMPUS E500
ZUIKO 4/3 14-45mm
WatscapePhoto is Steve Watson from
Headingley, Leeds, UK
This image is © Steven F Watson 2011
Comments
A haunting scene nicely captured Steven
Thank you very much, Jamie.
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Great Photo!
Many thanks, Stephen.
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a fav ..reminds me o ma holiday up there ..ta very much
Your very welcome, joak. Thank you very much and for the fav.
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This is a fine shot of Calda – a nice middle distance view. It seems a difficult place to photograph – you’re either on top of it, as it’s so close to the road, or you’re awa doon the road & it’s nearly out of sight. Or, as in my case, I get to this viewpoint & there’s a caravan parked next to it… the only other vehicle on the entire road, & there it is. Thanks for this.
Many thanks, Sheila.
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Boy! I don’t want the MacKenzie’s mad at me!!
Thank you very much, Al. Oh the MacKenzies were pussycats compared with MacDonalds and MacLeods.
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Gorgeous colours and framing.
Many thanks, William.
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The ravages of Time — a poignant shot Steve, and interesting history.
Thank you very much, Harry.
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Gorgeous view my friend. Great shot!
Many thanks, Torfinn.
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Well at least they wouldn’t have had to put up with noisy neighbours all the way out there on their ownsome!!! Another marvellous shot of Bonnie Scotland and thanks for including the interesting history to go with it! ;o)
Thank you very much, Krys.
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great shot and write up Steve..give you a sense of the history of Scotland.
Many thanks, Trevor
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