Tag Archives: castle pictures

3D pictures of castles

Posted on 2010/07/21 by David Rankin

I have added three 3D picture galleries to the website . Each one features a 3D cube with 6 pictures on it . You can control the cube by holding your cursor over it .There are 3D pictures of Edinburgh Castle and Eilean Donan Castle Continue reading →

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Stirling Castle project reveals royal court life

Posted on 2010/01/26 by David Rankin

Historic Scotland is currently engaged in a £12 million project to return the royal palace within the walls of Stirling Castle to how it might have been in the mid-16th century.New research has revealed the cosmopolitan character of the Renaissance Scottish court at Stirling Castle .

The palace will reopen to the public in 2011 as a new Scottish visitor experience. Freelance historian, John Harrison, has been investigating original documents .Mr Harrison’s source is The Bread Book, Continue reading →

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Eilean Donan Castle pictures at night screensaver

Posted on 2010/01/19 by David Rankin

Eilean Donan Castle is one of my favourite castles in Scotland , mainly because of the stunning location and ample photo opportunities . My picture of the castle at night is an HDR photo which is now available as a screensaver. The castle can be photographed from 3 sides Continue reading →

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Stirling Castle pictures – free castle wallpapers

Posted on 2009/07/23 by douglas

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture.
From the castle’s ramparts, visitors can take in views of the Forth Valley and Ben Lomond , as well as two of Scotland’s most important battle sites – Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn Continue reading →

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Free pictures gallery – phone wallpapers

Posted on 2009/07/16 by David Rankin

I have just added a new gallery of free pictures which can be sent direct to a mobile phone . The pictures are of Eilean Donan Castle , Glencoe , Buachaille Etive Mor and Blackmount in the Scottish Highlands Continue reading →

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Eilean Donan Castle videos

Posted on 2009/03/24 by David Rankin

I went up to Eilean Donan Castle last week and shot some photos and videos of it . The weather was changeable , which is typical for the weather in Scotland nowadays . It was a mixture of sunshine and cloud Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Castle gets its one millionth visitor

Posted on 2009/02/03 by David Rankin

Historic Scotland’s flagship attraction Edinburgh Castle is celebrating after welcoming its one millionth visitor through the door this year. No , they haven’t had one million visitors since January 1 . This is their financial year which ends in March Continue reading →

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Burns Night at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling and Urquhart Castle

Posted on 2009/01/22 by David Rankin

Burns night is the 25th of January and Historic Scotland have announced details of a unique opportunity to celebrate Burns’ work at Edinburgh Castle.
At Edinburgh Castle the Queen Anne and Redcoat cafes will be offering delightful locally-sourced haggis, neeps and tatties. Visitors will also be treated to free haggis tasters. Continue reading →

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Stirling Castle unveils new tapestry

Posted on 2008/11/26 by David Rankin

A magnificent tapestry telling a mystical medieval tale is to be unveiled at Stirling Castle. Entitled The Unicorn is Found, it is the largest of a series of seven tapestries being hand woven for the castle and measures 11 foot … Continue reading →

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Eilean Donan Castle pictures

Posted on 2008/11/05 by David Rankin

Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland , if not the world . This is the story of the castle . Eilean Donan means Island of Donan ( a religious figure from the 12 th … Continue reading →

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