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Round And Round ...

Round And Round ...
An interior shot, looking up at the sky above, of the fascinating beehive shaped Dovecot located within the grounds of Aberdour Castle in Scotland.

Aberdour is among the oldest masonry castles still standing in Scotland and hidden within the complex, aside from the Dovecot, are the remains of a two-storey hall-house, which may date from the early 12th century.

According to the plaque fixed on the outside wall of the Dovecot it provided a valuable source of meat in the winter months. The stone nesting boxes around the walls, of which there are many, were originally reached by a revolving ladder called a potence.

You can find out more about Aberdour Castle by following the shortened link below:

goo.gl/ipcrz1

Also for Sight and Sound:

Imagine Dragons with what else but "Round and Round" ...

youtu.be/JD92Ui_PWKQ

youtu.be/i9zTi0Ctspk

youtu.be/jaLh7lV5APQ

Annalia S., Champland, Valfal, Anke and 15 other people have particularly liked this photo


29 comments - The latest ones
 Pam J
Pam J club
Beautifully built !

Yes.. there was one near where I lived before I came to America.. and I have seen maybe 6 more over many years. They were indeed the source of fresh pigeon/dove meat
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Pam J club
Thanks for that Pam ... took me a while to grasp the fact that they actually ate them! :(
7 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Very nicely done indeed Paul Interesting structure with great addition information and links.
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Glad you found it of interest Doug and thanks for the star! :)
7 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Nice information to match a terrific shot,
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Much appreciated Roger as is the fave! :)
7 years ago.
 Delirium
Delirium
grandios
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Delirium
Glad you like it! :)
7 years ago.
 Clyde Sostand
Clyde Sostand
Super
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clyde Sostand
Glad you like it Clyde! :)
7 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
I'd hate to be the one who had to go in there and clean it out or catch the doves.
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Esther club
Yes, I imagine when it was in use it wouldn't have been the most pleasant of places to go! :(
7 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Pigeon pie for tea, Paul? Love all the info and the links on this, and of course - your perspective.
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Amelia club
Glad you like it Amelia, but I'll pass on the pigeon pie! ;)
7 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
Cool image, Paul, especially full screen. It looks like you could be standing at the bottom of an empty well.

I learned something new today. I've never heard of a "Dovecote" before. The music is also new to me. I really like it. :)
7 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Great POV............and you've captured some brilliant detail in the shadows. Really needs to be viewed large, on black to appreciate how good it is..!!
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks for taking time to view it large Keith and for the kind words! :)
7 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
Wow! Thought from the thumbnail that it was a tunnel. Great POV and story
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jan
Pleased you like it Jan! :)
7 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Looking up, an excellently exposed photo! You couldn't have taken this with the doves still resident;-)
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gudrun club
Had to do a little bit of work with the sliders if I'm honest, but I like the final result and I'm glad you do too! :)
7 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Quelle image spectaculaire et j'ai bien apprécié le texte aussi !
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Danielle
Pleased you like the shot Danielle and that you found the back story of some interest as well ... thanks also for the star! :)
7 years ago.
 Graham Chance
Graham Chance club
Nice work Paul. I'm glad you told us what it is - i wouldn't have guessed. Love the circular patterns.
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Graham Chance club
Nice to keep you guessing once in a while Graham! ;)
7 years ago.
 Anke
Anke club
Fascinating!
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Anke club
:)
7 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal
A beautiful image of this interesting structure, Paul!
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Valfal
Many thanks Val for that and for the fave too! :)
7 years ago.

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