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That feeling when you hit the west coast of Ireland

10/13/2022

Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'.

The original 13th-century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, who built the Bridge of Don in Old Aberdeen. It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland (and notably unaltered). A large wing was added in 1619 by the 9th laird, and further alterations were made during the Victorian era.

The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1325 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn (of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan) was armour bearer/secretary (and neighbor) to King Robert the Bruce. Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion (as did nearby Muchalls Castle) leading to its being attacked and sacked three times.
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The castle is surrounded by late 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.

Today, the castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open during the summer months. The chapel, dining hall and estate may be hired for weddings and corporate functions. A variety of local events such as classic car rallies and musical fetes also occur here. There is also a small shop and tearoom within the castle.
Area ancient history

Prehistoric habitation of the local area is known through archaeological sites such as Balbridie. Roman legions marched from Raedykes to nearby Normandykes as they sought higher ground evading the bogs of Red Moss and other low-lying mosses associated with the Burn of Muchalls. That march used the Elsick Mounth, one of the ancient trackways crossing the Grampian Mountains; the situation of the Elsick Mounth terminating at a ford to the River Dee is thought to have been instrumental in the strategic siting of Drum Castle as a point to monitor traffic on the Elsick Mounth lying west of Netherley.

10/13/2022

Cappuccino with a view in Florence 😎

10/09/2022

Imagine the smell! 😲❤️
What type of bread do you like the most?

10/09/2022

Breakfast with ❤ ~ Berlin, Germany

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10/09/2022

❤️ Friends & Family Weekend on the Mountain ❤️ The BEST

10/09/2022

A Local Food Market in Pienza, Tuscany ♥️🇮🇹

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10/02/2022

Celle is in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)

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09/26/2022

Duomo di Milano - Milan Cathedral

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09/26/2022

Bologna, Italy

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09/24/2022

A beautiful thatched cottage in the little village of Corfe Castle, Dorset.
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09/24/2022

• Peace & Calmness 💚

• Bremen, Germany ❤️

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Leys Castle stands about three miles from Inverness and was built for Col. John Baillie, MP, to a Samuel Beazley design in 1833.


As a 19th century eclectic architect and playwright, Samuel was the son of an army equipment maker from Westminster. He received his architectural training from his uncle, Charles Beazley.

Other than writing, he is most noted for designs of theatres in and around London as well as abroad. He designed several other works in Ireland, the Isle of Wight, Scotland and England.

Later in his career he took up a post as architect to the South-Eastern Railway Company for which he designed stations, hotels and even a new town for its employees.

Born in 1786, in Parliament Street, Westminster, he died in 1851 at his country home, Tonbridge Castle, in Kent.

09/22/2022

Foroglio, Ticino region, Switzerland

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The majestic Stetinden mountain in Arctic Norway. In 2002, Stetinden was voted to be the National Mountain of Norway by listeners of NRK, a Norwegian government-owned radio and television public broadcasting company. This 1395m mountain has historically been an important coastal landmark, and has been associated with many legends, myths and quotes. Here's a quote describes the beauty of Stetinden: "Those of us who are not born with a gifted pen, may struggle in describing the sensation of being on Stetinden on a perfect day".