I didn't think I'd be able to squeeze in a history post on this trip to Glasgow but we managed a couple of trips out in between hospital visits, so here goes...
First up is Dunure Castle. This used to be a popular family day trip out when I was a wee boy and I still love it. There's been a castle here since the 13th century although these buildings date to the 15th century. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here (of course she did... like every castle in Scotland!!) and its other claim to fame is that in the middle of a struggle over who should be the Commendator of Crossrageul Abbey (a lay person who holds the title to the Abbey) in 1570, Gilbert Kennedy, holder of the castle captured and 'roasted and basted' his rival over a brazier. The rival was eventually rescued and survived the ordeal!
As today is International Dog Day my 2 hounds make an appearance in the photos...
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| A 15th century doocot |
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| Cleo guarding the beach against raiding Vikings. |
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| And Cisco on the look out for anyone with treats. |
A couple of days earlier we went up to Loch Lomond and the very pretty (but busy) village of Luss. Mainly famous for being the location for TV soap Take the High Road, Luss is a lovely spot on the shore of the Loch. In the churchyard I came across a Viking Hogback stone. These are carved and decorated grave markers.. in this case from the 11th century. The information board suggested it may be linked to a Viking raid on Luss and Loch Lomond in 1263
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