Yesterday, a good neighbour and I lunched at Amberley Castle, just three miles from my home. This 12th Century 'pile' has been a private home for many years but, a few years ago, was opened, after much interior refurbishment, as a luxury country hotel, since when it has gained many accolades and awards and has even been listed as one of the world's top ten hotels for sheer luxury and personal attention. [Much as one might expect at the Ferintosh in Dumfries!]

Here I am in front of the castle:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...eyCastle-2.jpg The 3 ton oak portcullis is still lowered at midnight every night!

And whilst there I could not resist 'doing a Hamish', just for the record. As you can see, it was very windy in that exposed location!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...eyCastle-1.jpg

PS: Scotland and Wales are not the only places to find great castles! This one is in good condition in spite of it having been knocked about a bit by Oliver Cromwell in 1643!

It's always nice to see a castle that survived the Civil War!

Looks like the sporran came in useful in that second pic Ham! :p

Great pics - what tartan is that?

Ham

The 'pile' is great, thanks for sharing. The colors of your kilt look to fit in beautifully with the castle.


Jack

As ever Ham the outfit is awesome! It does indeed suit the castle and looks very good there.

I hope you enjoyed lunch!

Hamish, As usual, you are looking good, great photos and scenery too!

Great pics Ham. I too love the tartan, and if the second picture does not prove to people that exposure is unlikely even in high winds, nothing will!

Hamish ..Can't you get an Ointment for those piles ? :?

Seriously...Great shots we'll have to lunch there next time then :D

nice wee castle indeed!

ta fur sharin that!

slainte


http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1Malt/kilt.gif

As always, lookin' good there, Hamish!

-Tim