Comments for Highland Insider

Comment on Sun sculptures at Cawdor Castle by Karen

Karen — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:57:28 +0000

Hi Eve

Yes, the tiffin is rather nice! (Although the one at Broadlea Garden Centre is possibly even better… not that I go around trying them all. Well, all right, I do.) I’d be interested to know what you think if you do go and see the tree. I have to agree about the disc, although it’s a beautiful thing in its own right.

Comment on Sun sculptures at Cawdor Castle by Eve

Eve — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:56:17 +0000

I have not been up to Cawdor recently but must do so soon. Your comment about tiffin attracts me if nothing else. From studying your photos I have to say that I am entirely in agreement with your observations. I, too, am a lover of bronze but this sculpture looks out of place. It seems to be overshadowed and eaten up by the other trees. I think it would look more in place in a Harry Potter movie set. Is the golden disc a ’snitch’?! I think the sculpture would look better as a stand alone, without the disc.

Comment on Sun sculptures at Cawdor Castle by Karen

Karen — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:02:19 +0000

What a lovely way of looking at it… thank goodness for different points of view! But yes, you should visit if you’re ever up here, the gardens are a real treat. We’re lucky they’re so nearby. Let me know if you do, and I’ll meet you for a coffee and tiffin in the castle’s cafe. (That’s another treat that we try to indulge in whenever we can.)

Comment on Sun sculptures at Cawdor Castle by Clare

Clare — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:15:48 +0000

I LOVE the look of this, Karen. I understand what you mean about the other trees apparently overshadowing the bronze one but I saw it as the more mature trees nurturing and protecting the younger one. I’ll have to visit to make up my mind properly I think!

Comment on Cawdor Castle – most romantic in the Highlands? by Karen

Karen — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:38:04 +0000

Hi Clare

Yes, it’s quite a read, isn’t it? I’d forgotten about poor old Muriel, glad she outsmarted the wicked uncles in the end!

Comment on Cawdor Castle – most romantic in the Highlands? by Clare

Clare — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:15:10 +0000

Hi Karen, I read “Title Deeds” not long ago and I agree that it gives quite a bleak image of certain members of the current earl’s family. The past too: heiress Muriel from the sixteenth century who was branded and had a finger cut off so the family could be sure to recognise her! At least she got the last laugh by taking the castle away from her uncles! But, yes, the castle itself is lovely and so are the grounds. It’s a great place to visit.

Comment on Insider tip in The Guardian by Karen

Karen — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:00:30 +0000

Cheers Clare!

Comment on Insider tip in The Guardian by Clare

Clare — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:59:28 +0000

Well done on getting that piece into “The Guardian” – Ardmair Point looks very inviting.

Comment on Giant hailstones and Scotch mist by Clare

Clare — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:57:27 +0000

You’re not alone – we’ve been having that freak weather too. So strange to be looking out one window at blue sky and sunshine, and out the other at golf-ball-sized hailstones pounding down. Thunder and sunshine within the space of minutes. Even for Scotland, this is bizarre!

Comment on Wildlife showing off by Karen

Karen — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:08:59 +0000

Thanks for the link Clare, it’s a lovely site. Even when the camera is offline, the blog is really interesting for anyone keen on birds.