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13th September 06, 08:34 AM
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Hume Castle
There has been a castle on this site since the 13th century, and was once a stronghold of the Hume family.
What we see today has the appearance of a French Napoleonic Castle rather than the traditional Scottish castle we might expect to find.
This is because the original castle which stood on this rocky outcrop was mostly demolished by Cromwell's English Army in 1651.
But let us go up and take a closer look for ourselves.
The walls we see today were constructed by the Earl of Marchmont between 1770 and 1789 along the original castle's boundaries, but inside there are still some remains of the original castle.
Here I am within the castle walls.
Last edited by cessna152towser; 13th September 06 at 09:13 AM.
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13th September 06, 08:40 AM
#2
The Well
Some traces of the original castle.
Part of the original 13th century castle.
Hume village from the castle.
A braw view from the lookout post, to the west towards the Eildon Hills.
The three people approaching from the car park had come all the way from Sydney, Australia, to tour some of Scotland's castles.
Of course the lookout tower also gave a view towards England, but the sun wasn't in the right place to show this to best advantage.
Last edited by cessna152towser; 13th September 06 at 08:43 AM.
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13th September 06, 08:41 AM
#3
Great pics Alex--Not been to that one
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13th September 06, 08:44 AM
#4
Great pics. The number of historical sites in Scotland alone is incredible.
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13th September 06, 08:59 AM
#5
great pics...you should get together with Pour1Malt and print a coffee-table book of scottish historical sites!
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13th September 06, 09:43 AM
#6
Wow, 2 for 1 photo journeys today. Thank you. O'Neille
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders I yet have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear; seeing that death, a necessary end, will come when it will come. --William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
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13th September 06, 09:53 AM
#7
Thanks for those pictures. You sure make a good tour guide!
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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13th September 06, 10:01 AM
#8
wow! i just love the castles i may have to drop by scotland while i am in ireland.....
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13th September 06, 10:09 AM
#9
How great - a double header today - thanks for BOTH tours!
Phil in Idaho
"Walk Tall, Walk Straight, and Look the World Right in the Eye."
That Great Celtic Philosopher Val Doonican
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13th September 06, 11:07 AM
#10
I feel so culturally deprived here in California after seeing these pictures. Of course there are many beautiful things here in California...take my future wife for instance ;-)
-Tim
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