16May2008
Posted by Alison under: Antique; Costume; Photos.
Such a pretty little one, with a lovely border from my collection. I have tried to show it here round about the exact size. Another Pollyanna perhaps??
14May2008
Posted by Alison under: Cartoon; Doodle Week.
Yep, those people make me doodlingly mad I tell you! Photography helps to harm the interiors of historic properties, never mind filming can leave us open to security issues. When someone asks you nicely not to take photographs, please don’t ignore them and creep away and do it anyway.
I reserve the right to a) kick you off the tower or b) lock you in the dungeon. You have been warned 
Phew, it’s the final day. Laying down now…
14May2008
Posted by Alison under: Places to go.
I must just quickly tell you about Stobhall, Perthshire. It’s the lovely little family home of the Drummonds or Earls of Perth to be exact. I’m planning a visit, but it’s only open from the end of May to the end of June, so get your skates on!
I’ll be doing a little post soon on all of the historic houses and palaces I’ve visited. Might throw a few museums in there too. Here’s the link to Stobhall’s website.
13May2008
Posted by Alison under: Cartoon; Doodle Week.
I did use colour for this one, but my scanner is being mean to me, so here it is in black and white for now…
12May2008
Posted by Alison under: BlahBlahBlah.
A local(ish) castle called Tillycairn is currently up for sale for offers over £850,000.
Anyone want to buy it with me? 
You can see the castle here. It is property number 5. It’s a bargain!
12May2008
Posted by Alison under: Cartoon; Doodle Week.
Phew, day five. I’m quite looking forward to a rest when the week’s up! Would you believe I couldn’t even escape from doodling at the castle training day? Yep, ended up drawing the castle tower, and no you can’t see it. 
12May2008
Posted by Alison under: BlahBlahBlah; Internet.
Hello Facebook fans, I’ve decided to re-activate my account on Facebook so that I can join in with the Castle Fraser page there.
So do join me and Castle Fraser if you have an account!
11May2008
Posted by Alison under: Cartoon; Doodle Week.
No, flowers don’t talk. They’re just thinking…
10May2008
Posted by Alison under: History; Photos; Places to go.
I first visited the lovely little castle at Braemar about 14 years ago. Since that time, for a number of reasons the castle had to close to the public, and remained closed for many years.
In recent years the people of Braemar decided to rescue the castle and have obtained the lease for the next 50 years. A few years have passed, but after a lot of hard work the castle re-opened to the public on the 3 May. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit it on the Bank Holiday Monday here in the UK.
The volunteers have done a wonderful job, working on the grounds as well as the castle, many of the rooms have been refurbished very sympathetically, and a benefactor purchased and donated much of the castle’s original furniture back to the castle. There is still much to be done, so why not visit and your entry money will help.
You can click here for news and updates regarding Braemar Castle. Makes me feel very fortunate for what we have at Fraser.
Image copyright Alison Lodge 2008
10May2008
Posted by Alison under: Cartoon; Doodle Week.
I thought I would inflict delight you with my own bunny rabbit today. You can blame my mother for the cross type nose, she always drew them like that for me when I was a child, and they have been doodled that way ever since!
