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Whisky Barrel Hoops.

Davaar Island through Whisky Barrel hoops sculpture, Campbeltown, Kintyre,

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Campbeltown was dubbed the "whisky capital of the world," with up to 30+ distilleries operating at its peak (some sources cite as many as 34). Its location offered easy sea access for shipping coal, barley, and whisky,
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48 comments

Günter Klaus said:

Das hast du wunderbar mit diesen schönen Durchblick umgesetzt lieber Roger :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
6 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Günter Klaus:

Very nice comments, Guni, thank you!
6 weeks ago

Herb Riddle said:

Very nice indeed Roger. A great idea using these hoops as a frame here. Best of luck in the CWP.

Herb
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Herb Riddle:

Nice comments that are very welcome Herb, thank you!
6 weeks ago

Dida From Augsburg said:

Nice idea to use them for an artwork!
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Dida From Augsburg:

Thank you Dida, really appreciated
6 weeks ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the framing of Dvaaar island with the hoops from whisky casks; very appropriate given Campbeltown's history in the whisky industry. I hope you are having an excellent Sunday. Kindest regards, Joe
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Very nice comments Joe, many thanks!
6 weeks ago

Keith Burton said:

A very clever piece of re-purposing here........the barrel hoop make a superb piece of artwork! The view's very good too!

A great find and photo Roger!
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Keith Burton:

Very nice comment Keith, thank you!
It used to be sat on top of the concrete base but "elf & safety" said it was a trip hazard, so they had to bury the bottom of the rings!
6 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

great lookthrough!
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Annemarie:

Thank you Annemarie!
6 weeks ago ( translate )

Mick Herbert said:

Nicely captured Rog
6 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Mick Herbert:

Many thanks, Mick!
6 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Excellent capture!

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