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Saddell Castle

Saddell Castle
A look at this old castle at Saddell on the Mull of Kintyre. This is in fact the back of the castle which on this day was better lit than the front.
Nowadays it is rented out by the Landmark Trust but this has a really significant history. The original castle was built in the 12th century but the current castle was built in the 1508 with further major restoration and repairs c 1774. The castle served as a bastion for the MacDonald family and several MacDonald lords resided here.

The PiP shows the small bridge only a hundred or so metres from this spot.

Have a good day

Nouchetdu38, SV1XV, Peter_Private_Box, John Cass and 18 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Great shot, Herb. I understand that it is in Scotland from the notes you provide but the one piece of info that is missing is its location!
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thanks for this Andy. You know, I thought with the title, the location was obvious but I see now that that applies only to me. Once again I offer my apologies for the lack of info. Mapped now and a reference in the description too.

Keep well. Herb
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you, Herb!
23 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
I see Herb no light on the front of the castle no doubt you got some from the front looks a nice little castle.
HWW have a great day.
Gordon
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
In actual fact there was a little some time later so I will show that capture too. A smart holiday home now.

HWW, keep well. Herb
23 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
amazing fortress, very well taken !
Hopeful WW !
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Thanks Nora.

HWW to you too.
23 months ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Impressive castle, thank you for all the informations!
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to grobi358 club
My pleasure Grobi.
23 months ago.
 cp_u
cp_u club
So beautiful!
HWW!
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to cp_u club
Thanks Clause Peter

HWW too.
23 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A beautiful Scottish castle Herb, with that typical austere architecture. It's astonishing that these places are still standing after so many years. It's a superb picture and thank you for giving us such good information.
All the best, Rosa.
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Always my pleasure to furnish what I can of these things Rosa. Glad you enjoyed it.

Cheers, Herb
23 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Very interesting facades with a far-off light...
Very well captured, Herb!
Many thanks for note too
23 months ago. Edited 23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J.Garcia club
Always good to bring you these shots Judite.

Keep well and safe. Herb
23 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Impressive castle, well captured Herb
HWW
23 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Love the one-arch bridge a lot, HWW
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Xata club
HWW Isabel and thanks. Herb
23 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A beautiful old castle that look looks to be in decent condition for it's age. Very nicely captured Herb and a well research narrative as well.

I see from a quick search on the internet that it has been refurbished as luxury holiday accommodation!
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
I think the accommodation must pay well for as you say it looked well maintained. A great view from the front windows no doubt.

Cheers. Herb
23 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Herb
A very nice pair of pictures, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition, especially the bridge in PiP
Great information, and more relevant because I had never heard of it!
Best Wishes, HWW, a nice week, and stay safe!!
Peter
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
I had never heard of it either before this trip. A nice place indeed and even better to stay there I guess.

Thanks for the forward HWW wishes :) Herb
23 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Very impressive castle.
23 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Esther club
Thanks so mush Ester.

Keep safe. Herb
23 months ago.

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