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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Urquhart Castle - Loch Ness

Today's post in honor of Scenic Sunday & My World is from a trip I took to Scotland. Urquhart Castle dates from the 13th century and it's ruins are one of the most visited sites in all of Scotland. This is probably due (in part) to the fact that it is located on the shore of Loch Ness and most of the "Nessie" sightings have been within a mile or so of this  castle. The local folks we chatted with were of the opinion that "Nessie" was most likely a large Sturgeon. That theory does not get much press as it would not be good for tourism! I hope you enjoy  your short visit to medieval Scotland!




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12 comments:

  1. Cinnamon owlFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    This is beautiful!

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  2. AlFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Wonderful photo. Despite being born in England, I don't ever remember going to Scotland, and that's something I need to fix one of these years.

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  3. Amila KanchanaFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful!

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  4. Jill HarrisonFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful shot John. Scotland is a place I'd love to go to - so much history. Thanks for taking us there. And thank you for your comments on my blog. Have a great day.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Lovely composition!

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  6. LouisetteFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Nice fotos i love much Scotland , greeting from Belgium

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  7. Julie G.February 7, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Resplendent photograph!

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  8. LinneaFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for transporting me to Scotland! And thanks for stopping by at my SS. Enjoy the week.

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  9. Tiago BragaFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    amazing, such a beautiful place!
    nice colours and contrasts! ;)
    let me invite to view my space! hope you like it http://tiagophotografy.blogspot.com/ , i wish thath somehow my work can inspire you .....

    Hugs from Portugal! :D

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  10. MarieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I've always wanted to visit Scotland -- and it's these kinds of sites that would make it worth the trip -- old castles are so neat. Wonderful photo!

    Marie
    bonkersinbarnhart.com

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  11. Closer to LucyFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Thank you for the vicarious travel...just lovley.
    Lucy is out hopping. Come on by when you get a chance Closer to Lucy!

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  12. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    that's a completely cool scene - I wanna go! Love the composition, what an awesome place!

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