Threave Castle

[McClef]

When I was at Ferintosh in September I rode the Goldwing to Threave Castle.

I was on my own and not kilted (due to riding the bike) but thought it would be nice to share some pictures of the place nonetheless.

It's nearly a mile walk from the car park through a succession of gates but worth it when you get there.



Zoom towards the Keep.



The Castle stands on an island in the River Dee and to reach it you have to summon the boatman by ringing a bell.



Once on the island you get a good view of the Keep.



Plaques give details of the history - love the name "Archibald the Grim" !





More to come!

[Sionnach]

Great fotos so far, can't wait for the next installment.

[LewisG]

Beautiful pictures. You have peaked my interest and I will add this castle of places to see on my next trip to Scotland. I too look forward to the additional pictures

[jgorley]

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait for the day that I can see sights such as this for myself!!

[Alan H]

I like how they've reconstructed the buldings around the main stone castle, in the display there.

[SFCRick]

very nice pics

[BoldHighlander]

Wondeful pictures Trefor, thanks for sharing!

[macneighill]

Great photos. I love castles . . I think its the kid in me .

[Darkislander]

I was down that way earlier this year to visit 2 of the National Trust properties but missed out on that one. Thanks for those.

[BoldHighlander]

Actually when I saw this first photo I was struck how much the whole image (minus castle, of course ) resembles the terrain/countryside at Hovander Homestead Park where our local games are held (if viewed from an area the public rarely sees).