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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.

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24 comments

Andy Rodker said:

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!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Andy Rodker:

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
2 years ago

TOZ said:

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
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

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
2 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

amazing fortress, very well taken !
Hopeful WW !
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Nora Caracci:

Thanks Nora.

HWW to you too.
2 years ago

grobi358 said:

Impressive castle, thank you for all the informations!
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to grobi358:

My pleasure Grobi.
2 years ago ( translate )

cp_u said:

So beautiful!
HWW!
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to cp_u:

Thanks Clause Peter

HWW too.
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

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.
2 years ago

J.Garcia said:

Very interesting facades with a far-off light...
Very well captured, Herb!
Many thanks for note too
2 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive castle, well captured Herb
HWW
2 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Love the one-arch bridge a lot, HWW
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

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!
2 years ago
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