https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/album/648729 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/123/41/8F/692033.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/album/648729 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:45:17 +0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:45:17 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53346694/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-09,doc-53346694 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:17:24 +0000 2024-03-08T15:45:12+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53346694/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/94/53346694.b194cdca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The official abode of Bishop of Bath and Wells is the Bishops Palace, Wells, in Somerset, <br /> The main entrance and drawbridge can be seen behind the distant swan, A large view may be required! Note the pigeon in the arrow slit on the right!<br /> Captured late afternoon on an early spring day,<br /> <br /> Construction began around 1210 under Bishop Jocelin. The palace features medieval architecture, including a vaulted Undercroft, the Long Gallery, and the ruins of the Great Hall. It sits within a moat (with resident mute swans) and includes springs that gave the city of Wells its name.<br /> <br /> HWW to all, especially Pam!</div> The Moat. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53346694/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/94/53346694.b194cdca.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The official abode of Bishop of Bath and Wells is the Bishops Palace, Wells, in Somerset, <br /> The main entrance and drawbridge can be seen behind the distant swan, A large view may be required! Note the pigeon in the arrow slit on the right!<br /> Captured late afternoon on an early spring day,<br /> <br /> Construction began around 1210 under Bishop Jocelin. The palace features medieval architecture, including a vaulted Undercroft, the Long Gallery, and the ruins of the Great Hall. It sits within a moat (with resident mute swans) and includes springs that gave the city of Wells its name.<br /> <br /> HWW to all, especially Pam!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53340452/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-06-02,doc-53340452 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:16:56 +0000 2022-07-11T10:06:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53340452/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/52/53340452.0e70331c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cardoness Castle is a well-preserved 15th-century Scottish tower house located just southwest of Gatehouse of Fleet, In Dumfries and Galloway"<br /> Six-storey rectangular (plus a former garret), about 56 feet (17 m) tall to the battlements.<br /> Thick walls (up to 10 feet / ~3 m at the base, generally 2.5 m).<br /> <br /> Six-storey rectangular tower house (plus a former garret), about 56 feet (17 m) tall to the battlements.<br /> Thick walls (up to 10 feet / ~3 m at the base, generally 2.5 m).<br /> <br /> A large view perhaps and HWW!</div> Castle Walls! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53340452/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/04/52/53340452.0e70331c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Cardoness Castle is a well-preserved 15th-century Scottish tower house located just southwest of Gatehouse of Fleet, In Dumfries and Galloway"<br /> Six-storey rectangular (plus a former garret), about 56 feet (17 m) tall to the battlements.<br /> Thick walls (up to 10 feet / ~3 m at the base, generally 2.5 m).<br /> <br /> Six-storey rectangular tower house (plus a former garret), about 56 feet (17 m) tall to the battlements.<br /> Thick walls (up to 10 feet / ~3 m at the base, generally 2.5 m).<br /> <br /> A large view perhaps and HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53308448/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-28,doc-53308448 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:23:32 +0000 2023-06-19T13:13:57+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53308448/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/48/53308448.9174e833.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="147" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Castle is one of the most iconic and photographed landmarks in Scotland. It sits dramatically on a small tidal island at the confluence of three sea lochs—Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh—near the village of Dornie in the western Scottish Highlands, along the main route toward the Isle of Skye. <br /> The medieval castle was substantial, with a curtain wall, towers, and a keep. It played roles in clan feuds and Scottish history but was largely destroyed in 1719 during the Jacobite Rising.<br /> <br /> The present structure is 20th-century reconstruction, which took 20 years and was completed in 1935,,,,,,,,, HWW! ,,,,,,, large view recommended</div> Eilean Donan Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53308448/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/48/53308448.9174e833.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="147" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Castle is one of the most iconic and photographed landmarks in Scotland. It sits dramatically on a small tidal island at the confluence of three sea lochs—Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh—near the village of Dornie in the western Scottish Highlands, along the main route toward the Isle of Skye. <br /> The medieval castle was substantial, with a curtain wall, towers, and a keep. It played roles in clan feuds and Scottish history but was largely destroyed in 1719 during the Jacobite Rising.<br /> <br /> The present structure is 20th-century reconstruction, which took 20 years and was completed in 1935,,,,,,,,, HWW! ,,,,,,, large view recommended</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53286056/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-31,doc-53286056 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:42:50 +0000 2023-09-26T14:43:41+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53286056/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/56/53286056.8e81f727.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="130" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A somber sky and mood for this image of Bornesketaig Church, which is a ruined church on the Trotternish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. <br /> It sits in the Kilmuir area, visible from Kilmuir Cemetery. The ruins stand on a grassy slope above Camus Mor Bay, overlooking the sea—making it a handy navigational landmark for vessels in the past,<br /> Built in 1810.<br /> Still shown as intact on Ordnance Survey maps from 1903.<br /> Recorded as a ruin by the 1961 map (it likely fell into disuse sometime in between, possibly around the 1920s when a new church opened nearby in Balgown).<br /> <br /> HWW to all!,,,,,,,,,,, Large perhaps !</div> Religious Ruin <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53286056/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/60/56/53286056.8e81f727.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="130" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A somber sky and mood for this image of Bornesketaig Church, which is a ruined church on the Trotternish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. <br /> It sits in the Kilmuir area, visible from Kilmuir Cemetery. The ruins stand on a grassy slope above Camus Mor Bay, overlooking the sea—making it a handy navigational landmark for vessels in the past,<br /> Built in 1810.<br /> Still shown as intact on Ordnance Survey maps from 1903.<br /> Recorded as a ruin by the 1961 map (it likely fell into disuse sometime in between, possibly around the 1920s when a new church opened nearby in Balgown).<br /> <br /> HWW to all!,,,,,,,,,,, Large perhaps !</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53275110/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-17,doc-53275110 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:11 +0000 2019-06-26T11:33:23+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53275110/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/10/53275110.62fc5f69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Amhuinnsuidhe is a remote settlement on the west coast of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The name translates roughly to "sitting by the river" or "river seat," referring to its position beside a river that flows into the sea.It's most famous for Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a stunning 19th-century baronial-style country house (often called a castle) built in 1867–1868 for the Earl of Dunmore. Designed by architect David Bryce, it's a Category A listed building,<br /> <br /> It has a Dramatic location overlooking Loch Leosavay, with views toward the island of Taransay and beautiful white-sand beaches (including nearby Hushinish).<br /> <br /> HWW ! a large view recommended!</div> Outer Hebrides <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53275110/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/10/53275110.62fc5f69.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Amhuinnsuidhe is a remote settlement on the west coast of the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The name translates roughly to "sitting by the river" or "river seat," referring to its position beside a river that flows into the sea.It's most famous for Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a stunning 19th-century baronial-style country house (often called a castle) built in 1867–1868 for the Earl of Dunmore. Designed by architect David Bryce, it's a Category A listed building,<br /> <br /> It has a Dramatic location overlooking Loch Leosavay, with views toward the island of Taransay and beautiful white-sand beaches (including nearby Hushinish).<br /> <br /> HWW ! a large view recommended!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53255832/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-02-24,doc-53255832 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:22:47 +0000 2023-05-07T13:25:07+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53255832/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/32/53255832.ddddaf50.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The site has been fortified since ancient times due to its strategic position guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth, which historically separated the Lowlands from the Highlands. The castle dates back to at least the early 12th century, with most of the present buildings constructed between the late 15th and early 17th centuries under the Stewart (Stuart) monarchs.It played a pivotal role in Scotland's Wars of Independence:It changed hands multiple times between Scots and English forces.<br /> In 1304, it was the last major Scottish stronghold held by the English.<br /> Nearby battles include William Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge (1297) and Robert the Bruce's triumph at Bannockburn (1314), both fought for control of the castle.</div> Stirling Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53255832/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/58/32/53255832.ddddaf50.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The site has been fortified since ancient times due to its strategic position guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth, which historically separated the Lowlands from the Highlands. The castle dates back to at least the early 12th century, with most of the present buildings constructed between the late 15th and early 17th centuries under the Stewart (Stuart) monarchs.It played a pivotal role in Scotland's Wars of Independence:It changed hands multiple times between Scots and English forces.<br /> In 1304, it was the last major Scottish stronghold held by the English.<br /> Nearby battles include William Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge (1297) and Robert the Bruce's triumph at Bannockburn (1314), both fought for control of the castle.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53242922/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2026-02-10,doc-53242922 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:45:02 +0000 2023-06-22T14:18:16+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53242922/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/22/53242922.ae956304.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just one of my many images from one of Scotland's most iconic and photographed landmarks, perched dramatically on a small tidal island in the western Highlands.<br /> It sits at the confluence of three stunning sea lochs: Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh, near the village of Dornie and not far from Kyle of Lochalsh. The castle's picturesque setting, with misty mountains and often dramatic skies, makes it a favorite for visitors heading toward the Isle of Skye (it's just a short drive from the Skye Bridge).<br /> <br /> I hope the very soft light and background mist gives this image a unique feel! <br /> HFF and a nice second half of the week,,,,,,, a large view may be rewarding!<br /> <br /> More information for anyone interested <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean_Donan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean_Donan</a></div> Castle in the Mist! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53242922/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/22/53242922.ae956304.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Just one of my many images from one of Scotland's most iconic and photographed landmarks, perched dramatically on a small tidal island in the western Highlands.<br /> It sits at the confluence of three stunning sea lochs: Loch Duich, Loch Long, and Loch Alsh, near the village of Dornie and not far from Kyle of Lochalsh. The castle's picturesque setting, with misty mountains and often dramatic skies, makes it a favorite for visitors heading toward the Isle of Skye (it's just a short drive from the Skye Bridge).<br /> <br /> I hope the very soft light and background mist gives this image a unique feel! <br /> HFF and a nice second half of the week,,,,,,, a large view may be rewarding!<br /> <br /> More information for anyone interested <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean_Donan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean_Donan</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53164838/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-02,doc-53164838 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:42:54 +0000 2021-09-20T11:57:32+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53164838/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/38/53164838.e80a7583.240.jpg?r2" width="160" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of a number beautiful arches that survive in the ruins of, “Kilwinning Toun’s Abbey,” is one of the most historically significant ruined monasteries in Ayrshire, Scotland,<br /> Founded around 1162–1188 by Richard de Morville and dedicated to St Mary and St Winning (a little-known Irish or Scottish saint,<br /> <br /> 1 note!<br /> <br /> HWW and a good rest of the week, ,,,, Large view recommended!</div> Elderly Arch! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53164838/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/38/53164838.e80a7583.240.jpg?r2" width="160" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of a number beautiful arches that survive in the ruins of, “Kilwinning Toun’s Abbey,” is one of the most historically significant ruined monasteries in Ayrshire, Scotland,<br /> Founded around 1162–1188 by Richard de Morville and dedicated to St Mary and St Winning (a little-known Irish or Scottish saint,<br /> <br /> 1 note!<br /> <br /> HWW and a good rest of the week, ,,,, Large view recommended!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53159560/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-25,doc-53159560 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:48:26 +0000 2022-07-14T16:03:29+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53159560/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/60/53159560.17e47f67.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Drumlanrig Castle is a stunning pink sandstone Renaissance-style castle in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. It's one of the grandest and most impressive stately homes in Scotland,<br /> <br /> Built: 1679–1691, The castle is the main seat of the Buccleuch family and houses One of the finest collections of art in Scotland,<br /> <br /> Not to be missed if you are in the area<br /> <br /> Overcast day mid summer 2022<br /> ,<br /> HWW to one and all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large view recommended!</div> Drumlanrig Castle. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53159560/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/60/53159560.17e47f67.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Drumlanrig Castle is a stunning pink sandstone Renaissance-style castle in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. It's one of the grandest and most impressive stately homes in Scotland,<br /> <br /> Built: 1679–1691, The castle is the main seat of the Buccleuch family and houses One of the finest collections of art in Scotland,<br /> <br /> Not to be missed if you are in the area<br /> <br /> Overcast day mid summer 2022<br /> ,<br /> HWW to one and all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large view recommended!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53126150/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-28,doc-53126150 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:35:09 +0000 2025-08-26T14:57:41+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53126150/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/50/53126150.e18c608b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the foot of the Quantock Hills stands the 15tn century Church of St Michael, Enmore, and this is a very early autumn shot of the pedestrian entrance to the churchyard..<br /> <br /> HWW to one and all!</div> Churchyard Entrance <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53126150/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/50/53126150.e18c608b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the foot of the Quantock Hills stands the 15tn century Church of St Michael, Enmore, and this is a very early autumn shot of the pedestrian entrance to the churchyard..<br /> <br /> HWW to one and all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53008140/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-07-08,doc-53008140 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:30:09 +0000 2022-07-21T12:30:11+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53008140/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/40/53008140.bdd9621c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the very top of the country we find Castle Varrich overlooking the Kyle of Tongue,<br /> <br /> The castle walls are generally 1.4 metres (5 ft) thick, or thicker, and have been built from roughly squared blocks of metamorphosed sandstone rock of varying thickness, laid in rough courses of random depth. The stones seem to have been laid without the use of mortar, and have suffered little from weathering, considering that the building may be 1000 years old, (wikipedia)<br /> <br /> HWW ! large view recommended!</div> 1000 years old? <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53008140/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/40/53008140.bdd9621c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">At the very top of the country we find Castle Varrich overlooking the Kyle of Tongue,<br /> <br /> The castle walls are generally 1.4 metres (5 ft) thick, or thicker, and have been built from roughly squared blocks of metamorphosed sandstone rock of varying thickness, laid in rough courses of random depth. The stones seem to have been laid without the use of mortar, and have suffered little from weathering, considering that the building may be 1000 years old, (wikipedia)<br /> <br /> HWW ! large view recommended!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52924838/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-05-08,doc-52924838 Thu, 08 May 2025 19:53:51 +0000 2023-01-26T14:55:38+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52924838/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/38/52924838.7d28dcbc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A bench beside the entrance to St Michael and all Angels church, Enmore, Bridgwater.<br /> <br /> The church dates mainly from the 15th century, however some of the fabric of the building from the 12th century, including an arched doorway, survives. It is a Grade II listed building.(Wikipedia)<br /> <br /> HBM and a large view for detail!</div> While You Wait <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52924838/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/38/52924838.7d28dcbc.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A bench beside the entrance to St Michael and all Angels church, Enmore, Bridgwater.<br /> <br /> The church dates mainly from the 15th century, however some of the fabric of the building from the 12th century, including an arched doorway, survives. It is a Grade II listed building.(Wikipedia)<br /> <br /> HBM and a large view for detail!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52896172/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-04-27,doc-52896172 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:27:52 +0000 2021-09-21T11:40:31+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52896172/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/72/52896172.606ad02f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A section of the ruins at Dunure Castle,Ayrshire, Scotland, with a choice of benches and superb sea views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula.<br /> <br /> The castle ruins have been stabilised and the public are free to explore from the dungeons upwards,<br /> <br /> In August 1563, Mary, Queen of Scots, visited the castle for three days during her third progress round the west of the country<br /> <br /> In 16.9 therefor a large view would probably be better.</div> Coast and Castle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52896172/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/72/52896172.606ad02f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A section of the ruins at Dunure Castle,Ayrshire, Scotland, with a choice of benches and superb sea views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula.<br /> <br /> The castle ruins have been stabilised and the public are free to explore from the dungeons upwards,<br /> <br /> In August 1563, Mary, Queen of Scots, visited the castle for three days during her third progress round the west of the country<br /> <br /> In 16.9 therefor a large view would probably be better.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52816864/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-03-18,doc-52816864 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:37:36 +0000 2021-09-23T15:06:08+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52816864/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/64/52816864.24f2e0f6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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,<br /> <br /> 1Pip, HWW! Hospital appointment am will catch up on my return.</div> HELP!!!!!! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52816864/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/68/64/52816864.24f2e0f6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">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,<br /> <br /> 1Pip, HWW! Hospital appointment am will catch up on my return.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52802922/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-03-09,doc-52802922 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:58:05 +0000 2021-09-29T15:36:26+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52802922/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/22/52802922.8398434e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A moss covered bench on the seaward side of Tumpan Church, <br /> <br /> Trumpan Church, Isle of Skye, which is probably from 1330s and it lasted until 1578 when the doors were barred and the thatched roof set on fire with a congregation of MacLeods at worship inside, this atrocity by the Macdonald clan was retribution for an attack on clan members on the isle of Eigg<br /> <br /> The history and reason for this and the associated clans in these bloody massacres can be read here <a href="https://sobt.co.uk/trumpan-church/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sobt.co.uk/trumpan-church</a><br /> <br /> Better large in my opinion. ,,,,,, HBM and a nice week!</div> Unsavoury History <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52802922/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/22/52802922.8398434e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A moss covered bench on the seaward side of Tumpan Church, <br /> <br /> Trumpan Church, Isle of Skye, which is probably from 1330s and it lasted until 1578 when the doors were barred and the thatched roof set on fire with a congregation of MacLeods at worship inside, this atrocity by the Macdonald clan was retribution for an attack on clan members on the isle of Eigg<br /> <br /> The history and reason for this and the associated clans in these bloody massacres can be read here <a href="https://sobt.co.uk/trumpan-church/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sobt.co.uk/trumpan-church</a><br /> <br /> Better large in my opinion. ,,,,,, HBM and a nice week!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52796596/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-03-04,doc-52796596 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:35:19 +0000 2019-09-24T14:28:40+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52796596/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/96/52796596.034f464f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A section of Dunstaffnage Castle ruins,<br /> The castle is built on an outcrop rock using what appears to be an odd mix of stone, (Large View) I think the colours of the stone in the wall to left are beautiful!.<br /> <br /> The castle which was built before 1240 has a very defensive position having water on three sides, it covers from Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander also Ardmucknish Bay and the entrance to Loch Etive.<br /> <br /> HWW to all!</div> The remains. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52796596/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/96/52796596.034f464f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A section of Dunstaffnage Castle ruins,<br /> The castle is built on an outcrop rock using what appears to be an odd mix of stone, (Large View) I think the colours of the stone in the wall to left are beautiful!.<br /> <br /> The castle which was built before 1240 has a very defensive position having water on three sides, it covers from Firth of Lorn to the Pass of Brander also Ardmucknish Bay and the entrance to Loch Etive.<br /> <br /> HWW to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52795084/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-03-02,doc-52795084 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:36:24 +0000 2020-01-19T15:46:13+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52795084/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/84/52795084.67a1e38f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church of St Laurence, Priddy, Somerset,<br /> It dates from the 13th century, with some rebuilding in the 15th century and was restored in 1881–88; it is a Grade I listed building<br /> <br /> Priddy is a small village on top of the Mendip Hills above Cheddar Gorge and the city of Wells.<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, image is better large in my opinion!</div> Priddy Church in Winter Sun! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52795084/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/50/84/52795084.67a1e38f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The parish church of St Laurence, Priddy, Somerset,<br /> It dates from the 13th century, with some rebuilding in the 15th century and was restored in 1881–88; it is a Grade I listed building<br /> <br /> Priddy is a small village on top of the Mendip Hills above Cheddar Gorge and the city of Wells.<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, image is better large in my opinion!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52784328/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-02-18,doc-52784328 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:15 +0000 2021-09-26T14:43:15+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52784328/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/28/52784328.e1a0926e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="119" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bornsketaig Chuch, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, <br /> The church dates from 1810 and shown as still complete in 1903, but was in ruins in the early 1960s, it was apparently abandoned around 1924,<br /> <br /> The Church is featured in this RUNRIG video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zw6wtbZ3E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zw6wtbZ3E</a></div> Bornsketaig Chuch, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52784328/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/28/52784328.e1a0926e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="119" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Bornsketaig Chuch, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, <br /> The church dates from 1810 and shown as still complete in 1903, but was in ruins in the early 1960s, it was apparently abandoned around 1924,<br /> <br /> The Church is featured in this RUNRIG video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zw6wtbZ3E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zw6wtbZ3E</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52776624/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-02-09,doc-52776624 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:30:14 +0000 2020-09-22T14:11:41+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52776624/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/24/52776624.532d9431.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Halsway manor was held in 1086 by Roger de Courcelles with Alric, the owner in 1066, as his tenant. The manor passed through many owners down to 1960, (mentioned in the Doomsday Book)<br /> <br /> Now It is the only residential folk centre in the UK. This week it hosts The 5th Big Hurdy-Gurdy event!<br /> <br /> Two Links, one to the manor, <a href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/about/what-is-halsway-manor/history/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">halswaymanor.org.uk/about/what-is-halsway-manor/history</a><br /> <br /> and one to the Hurdy Gurdy week, <a href="https://hurdygurdyweekly.blogspot.com/2015/10/12-14-february-2016-5th-big-hurdy-gurdy.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hurdygurdyweekly.blogspot.com/2015/10/12-14-february-2016-5th-big-hurdy-gurdy.html</a><br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all!,,,, as always a large view for detail!</div> Hurdy House <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52776624/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/24/52776624.532d9431.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Halsway manor was held in 1086 by Roger de Courcelles with Alric, the owner in 1066, as his tenant. The manor passed through many owners down to 1960, (mentioned in the Doomsday Book)<br /> <br /> Now It is the only residential folk centre in the UK. This week it hosts The 5th Big Hurdy-Gurdy event!<br /> <br /> Two Links, one to the manor, <a href="https://halswaymanor.org.uk/about/what-is-halsway-manor/history/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">halswaymanor.org.uk/about/what-is-halsway-manor/history</a><br /> <br /> and one to the Hurdy Gurdy week, <a href="https://hurdygurdyweekly.blogspot.com/2015/10/12-14-february-2016-5th-big-hurdy-gurdy.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hurdygurdyweekly.blogspot.com/2015/10/12-14-february-2016-5th-big-hurdy-gurdy.html</a><br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all!,,,, as always a large view for detail!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52771896/in/album/648729 tag:ipernity.com,2025-02-03,doc-52771896 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:28:41 +0000 2020-09-22T14:54:30+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52771896/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/96/52771896.f53f50a4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Church of St Mary's Stogumber, Somerset, This cross probably marked the place where the gospel was first preached in the village, the base and shaft being ancient though the rest is Victorian.<br /> <br /> HWW!</div> Somerset Cross <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52771896/in/album/648729"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/18/96/52771896.f53f50a4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Church of St Mary's Stogumber, Somerset, This cross probably marked the place where the gospel was first preached in the village, the base and shaft being ancient though the rest is Victorian.<br /> <br /> HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly)