SCOTLAND IN SEPTEMBER: More Pictures of Glengorm Castle
As I mentioned in my previous Scotland blog, Glengorm Castle with its 5,000 acres is one of my favorite places, so I couldn't resist showing you more of the many pictures I took. Hope you like them. Be sure to click on each picture to enlarge.
The first three pictures were taken through our bathroom window. The Atlantic Ocean is in the background.
The view from our bedroom window wasn't bad, either! The picture below looks out on the front lawn and the road leading to the castle.
The thistle (a weed) is one of the most identifiable symbols of Scotland, and is its national symbol. There are many species of thistle; I don't know which one this is (pictured below), but it grew abundantly. The legend is that centuries ago, Scot warriors were sleeping as a band of invading Vikings approached. All the Scots would have been killed in their sleep if a barefoot Viking had not stepped on a thistle. His scream saved the Scots. The one below was growing along the road in the picture above.
I really like Glengorm's front door. Click to enlarge to see the concrete rope over the entrance and a lantern attached to one of the knots. The castle is owned by a family with young children. Note the child's pink bicycle.
Another picture taken from the ocean side of the castle. Those little white dots on the green field are Blackface sheep. Highland cattle grazed with them.
Highland cattle fascinate me. Even though they are huge and have big horns, they are reported to be more docile than most other breeds of cattle. With their shaggy coats, they are able to survive some of the harshest environmental conditions in Scotland. I learned that the Royal family have Highlands at Balmoral Castle. I wanted to go wrap my arms around this one, but hubby didn't think that would be wise.
Okay, that does it for Glengorm Castle. I have enjoyed re-living the Glengorm experience through my blog. Hope you enjoyed it, too.
The first three pictures were taken through our bathroom window. The Atlantic Ocean is in the background.
The view from our bedroom window wasn't bad, either! The picture below looks out on the front lawn and the road leading to the castle.
The next shot also looks out over the Atlantic. Ron, Larry, Joyce and I wandered along this farm road that runs through fields where Blackface sheep and Highland cattle graze. Wish I could have ridden a horse here.
The thistle (a weed) is one of the most identifiable symbols of Scotland, and is its national symbol. There are many species of thistle; I don't know which one this is (pictured below), but it grew abundantly. The legend is that centuries ago, Scot warriors were sleeping as a band of invading Vikings approached. All the Scots would have been killed in their sleep if a barefoot Viking had not stepped on a thistle. His scream saved the Scots. The one below was growing along the road in the picture above.
I really like Glengorm's front door. Click to enlarge to see the concrete rope over the entrance and a lantern attached to one of the knots. The castle is owned by a family with young children. Note the child's pink bicycle.
Another picture taken from the ocean side of the castle. Those little white dots on the green field are Blackface sheep. Highland cattle grazed with them.
Highland cattle fascinate me. Even though they are huge and have big horns, they are reported to be more docile than most other breeds of cattle. With their shaggy coats, they are able to survive some of the harshest environmental conditions in Scotland. I learned that the Royal family have Highlands at Balmoral Castle. I wanted to go wrap my arms around this one, but hubby didn't think that would be wise.
Labels: Glengorm Castle, Highland cattle, Scotland, thistle
posted by Sally Roseveare | 10:54 AM
2 Comments:
Glengorm Castle is my favourite place in Scotland, too. I have been there several times, and I must say that I'm quite fascinated by the atmosphere. I recommend the place to everyone.
I would love to visit Glengorm Castle again. We also spent a night in Glengarry Castle hotel--also fabulous--but that's an upcoming blog! I have friends who have traveled to Scotland nine times; I'd like to do the same!
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