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Post by mouse on Oct 27, 2012 2:10:35 GMT -5
this is the monument on the site where the clans rallied to bonnie prince charlie..they gathered to swear their alliegence for the stuarts and began their march south  Show moreand on this one you can see the size of the statue by the presence of one of our party who actually climbed the monument  Show more |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2012 2:12:38 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures mouse, thank you for taking them and sharing them with us.
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Post by mouse on Oct 27, 2012 2:19:06 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures mouse, thank you for taking them and sharing them with us. glad you like them.  .and of course if any one is going on a trip..locally or travel..it would be good to see other areas etc the light was fantastic and changing all the time  Show moreevery where went to rust as the sun slowly went down  Show more Show more |
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Post by mouse on Oct 27, 2012 2:29:02 GMT -5
 Show moreand finally our last morning on our journey back to Edinbrugh...  Show moreand i apologise for the quality of many of the photos..but coach and train windows and traveling at speed is not always condusive for the best results |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 9:07:24 GMT -5
is it the Castle of Mey that the Queen Mother owned? do you need a passport to enter Scotland, Ireland and Wales? |
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Post by fretslider on Nov 1, 2012 13:04:25 GMT -5
"do you need a passport to enter Scotland, Ireland and Wales?"
No Cheffy, just as you don't going from Hawaii to Vermont.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 14:19:57 GMT -5
"do you need a passport to enter Scotland, Ireland and Wales?" No Cheffy, just as you don't going from Hawaii to Vermont. okay, thanks. so is that the Castle of Mey? Like the Firth of Fourth I love the name of Castle of Mey lol |
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Post by fretslider on Nov 1, 2012 17:13:12 GMT -5
"do you need a passport to enter Scotland, Ireland and Wales?" No Cheffy, just as you don't going from Hawaii to Vermont. okay, thanks. so is that the Castle of Mey? Like the Firth of Fourth I love the name of Castle of Mey lol I'm not sure, could be. It's forth, firth of forth. Try saying that after a few drinks! |
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Post by mouse on Nov 2, 2012 1:19:55 GMT -5
"do you need a passport to enter Scotland, Ireland and Wales?" No Cheffy, just as you don't going from Hawaii to Vermont. okay, thanks. so is that the Castle of Mey? Like the Firth of Fourth I love the name of Castle of Mey lol soory cheffy not its not castle mey that is on the coast further up this is castle [and damn me i have forgotton its name] right here we are se to the main A87 road to Kyle of Lochalsh and the Isle of Skye. In recent times, the castle has been connected to the mainland by a footbridge. The castle's name is derived from the the Gaelic word for "island" (Eilean) and St Donan, a martyred Celtic saint. A 13th century wall surrounds a courtyard and in a corner is a strong, 14th century keep (tower) rising to three storeys and a garret. Adjoining buildings were constructed in in later centuries. The original castle was built in 1220 for King Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings. King Alexander III gave the lands and the castle to Colin Fitzgerald, son of an Irish Earl, for his help in defeating King Hakon of Norway at the Battle of Largs in 1263. The Fitzgeralds changed their name to Mackenzie and Eilean Donan became the principle stronghold of the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth). In 1306, Robert the Bruce sheltered in the castle. In 1511, the MacRaes, as protectors of the Mackenzies, became the hereditary Constables of Eilean Donan Castle. In 1539 Iain Dubh Matheson, chief of the Clan Matheson, acting on behalf of Clan MacRae and Clan Mackenzie, died whilst defending the castle against Donald Gorm MacDonald of Sleat, who had claims on the Lordship of the Isles. Donald was also killed - by an arrow fired from the castle. During the Jacobite rising of 1719, William Mackenzie, 5th Earl of Seaforth, had Eilean Donan garrisoned by Spanish troops in support of the rising. The castle was captured, and then demolished, by three Royal Navy frigates on 10–13 May 1719. The Spanish troops were defeated a month later at the Battle of Glen Shiel. Eilean Donan remained a ruin for 200 years but was restored between 1919 and 1932 by Lt. Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap. The restoration included the construction of an arched bridge to give easier access to the castle. In 1983 The Conchra Charitable Trust was formed by the MacRae family to care for the Castle. Because of its beautiful situation in Loch Duich and the surrounding hills, Eilean Donan Castle has become one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland. It is a popular venue for weddings and film locations, including The Master of Ballantrae (1953), Highlander (1985), Loch Ness (1996), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). The castle is a major tourist attraction in the area - see the Eilean Donan Castle Web site. Note: The photos above of Eilean Donan Castle are copyright Scotavia Images who provide a quality aerial photography service for Scotland. Prints from their large online gallery are available for purchase. If you have ancestors with a Scottish Highland origin, they can provide an aerial view of the area they came from! |
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Post by mouse on Nov 2, 2012 1:33:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2012 9:48:52 GMT -5
most cost a small fortune to heat those castles to a comfortable level i was just checking openings working for the royal family and they don't pay very well so I shall stay here lol still waiting to see the opthamologist on the 7th so am off work until then with no income at present.....isn't life grand lol |
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Post by mouse on Nov 2, 2012 10:32:49 GMT -5
most cost a small fortune to heat those castles to a comfortable level i was just checking openings working for the royal family and they don't pay very well so I shall stay here lol still waiting to see the opthamologist on the 7th so am off work until then with no income at present.....isn't life grand lol Working for the Royal Household Rewards and benefits There are a wide range of benefits and facilities available to permanent and fixed term employees of the Royal Household. We believe it is important to offer something for everyone. It's part of our dedication to doing all we can to recognise and reward the efforts of our diverse workforce. Benefits - Eligibility to join the Royal Household Stakeholder pension scheme and receive a 15% employer contribution to a portable pension, death in service cover (four times salary), and ill health cover after six months’ service - 25 days’ annual leave rising to 27 after three years and 30 after ten years’ service (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts)’ - Excellent staff dining facilities at Buckingham Palace. Staff at all locations are provided with a free lunch each working day - For those in housed positions, fully maintained accommodation with those in single accommodation being fully catered for - Supportive sick pay scheme - Employee Assistance Programme (independent information and counselling service) open to all employees and their immediate family - Life event and volunteering leave - Bicycle and mobile phone salary sacrifice schemes - Interest free season ticket loans - Discretionary car leasing scheme - Complimentary tickets and special admission arrangements to, for example, the Royal Albert Hall - Corporate discounts for staff purchases. Flexible Working and Family Friendly The Royal Household offers a number of benefits to promote a good work life balance and to support employees with family and other caring responsibilities: Family Friendly - Maternity/paternity/adoption leave - Fertility treatment leave - Parental leave - Dependants leave - Compassionate leave - Child Care Vouchers Flexible Working - Home Working - Variable Hours - Part-time working - Job share - Unpaid Leave - Additional Holiday Purchase - Career Breaks. |
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Post by mouse on Nov 2, 2012 10:39:26 GMT -5
most cost a small fortune to heat those castles to a comfortable level i was just checking openings working for the royal family and they don't pay very well so I shall stay here lol still waiting to see the opthamologist on the 7th so am off work until then with no income at present.....isn't life grand lol actually once castles are warmed up they are not too uncomfortable..i went round one yr before last..very comfortable indeed and of course many of the rooms are much smaller and cosier than the rooms of historic houses the castle i went round at that trip is one in which the family still live in it and some of their private rooms were open..the sitting room for instance was a delight all creams and whites and not to big at all....very comfortable..the queen mother used to be a constant visitor and the P OF W still is but we couldnt take photos of the inside..which is fair enough.. www.rampantscotland.com/castles/blcastles_index.htm |
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Post by mouse on Nov 3, 2012 5:53:13 GMT -5
this is the castle at Bramar..[where the highland games are held] its just out side the village  Show moreand this is the one i visited very warm and cosy...and had beautiful gardens  Show more |
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Post by mouse on Nov 3, 2012 6:00:07 GMT -5
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.and of course if any one is going on a trip..locally or travel..it would be good to see other areas etc 
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