Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Victorian Album

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I finally managed to finish photographing my Victorian album!  I know, it has taken me forever – but I have so many projects to get through at any one time. A brief introduction for any of you that don’t know, … Continue reading →

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High Priestess

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

Saw this over at Everyday Tarot and thought it was quite an interesting one. You Scored as II – The High PriestessThe High Priestess is a card of intuition, instinct and hidden knowledge. She knows all your secrets, you can … Continue reading →

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Castle Fraser Opening for 2009

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

Well, it’s that time of the year again – the castle will be re-opening for the 2009 season very shortly. The NTS have made many changes in the way that properties are open this year, so please find our new … Continue reading →

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Round-Up of Castle and Historic Houses Visits 2008

Posted on March 21, 2009 by

It was a good year for visits in 2008, and I thought I would re-visit this briefly as the new season will soon be upon us! I managed to visit and photograph 54 properties and ruins August-October alone.  This is … Continue reading →

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And It’s Goodbye From Me, Entrecarders

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

Attention Entrecard friends: due to the recent advertising changes, I believe that EC is no longer the place for me.  I simply used the service to find other blogs, and have ‘met’ and read many nice people and blogs in … Continue reading →

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Easter Chicks & Spring Frogs

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

The Mum has been working hard over the Winter period, and this is her latest project. Check out the variously outfitted chicks, and their long-legged frog friends!

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Bigstones, Stone Circles of the UK

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Many of you more long term bloggers may remember Chris of Thermal‘s website about stone circles/ancient sites. After some time, the website has been completely overhauled, and you might want to check it out.  It is not completely finished yet, … Continue reading →

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Van Dyck Exhibition

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Continuing from my last moment of exhibition excitement, I recently discovered that the Tate is staging a Van Dyck Exhibition. How gorgeous!  Anyone that has visited the Royal Palaces in the UK must have seen his work, and I love … Continue reading →

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Time For a New Castle, I Think

Posted on March 3, 2009 by

I know some of you were going to set up with me and buy Tillycairn Castle a while ago, but I’ve just discovered another on the market that I think we’ll have to add to our empire. Midmar Castle is … Continue reading →

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The Young Victoria

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

I’m ashamed to say I’d been unaware of this film, until a week or so ago, when a friend mentioned it to me. Queen Victoria is played by Emily Blunt, and Rupert Friend plays Prince Albert.  As the Victorian era … Continue reading →

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