This was taken not far from Fort William
We took a slight detour to visit the town of
Ballacuilish which had a lovely church but it was not open. We
continued to Glencoe which was not very interesting either! A
short distance from Glencoe, we found Glen Coe. This is much more
interesting! It is a picturesque valley cared for by the
National Trust for Scotland. There is an information centre and
a café. Numerous walks start there.
A view of Glen Coe from the Visitor Centre
This replica of a 17th century Turf and Keel House built by the National Trust for Scotland turf, wattle and thatch structure was erected using traditional materials, tools and techniques.
This deer was spotted near the main pathway.
This European Robin waited on the path in front of me just long enough for me to "snap" it.
This house, built in 1745, was built to replace the accommodation in the castle. Part of it is a museum, the rest is a private house.
The kitchen was used up until the mid 1950s.
A Song Thrush
The entry into the castle courtyard
Views from the castle courtyard
The Keep had four floors. The ground floor was the only one to have a vaulted ceiling. It is thought that it was used as a storeroom.
Those walls are really thick!
The first floor is thought to have been used as a general living space and a kitchen. The second floor was the main hall and the third was likely to have been private apartments.
Looking down to the courtyard from the first floor of the keep.
There were a few small garden areas to explore. I met this bumble bee in one of them.
The Raven's Knoll
The front of a viking ship?
A view of Glen Coe from the Visitor Centre
This replica of a 17th century Turf and Keel House built by the National Trust for Scotland turf, wattle and thatch structure was erected using traditional materials, tools and techniques.
This deer was spotted near the main pathway.
This European Robin waited on the path in front of me just long enough for me to "snap" it.
Next on the list for today was Dunollie
Castle. This is a ruined castle near Oban. It was
abandoned in the mid 18th century and its roof was removed
in order to save on taxes.
This house, built in 1745, was built to replace the accommodation in the castle. Part of it is a museum, the rest is a private house.
The kitchen was used up until the mid 1950s.
A Song Thrush
The entry into the castle courtyard
Views from the castle courtyard
The Keep had four floors. The ground floor was the only one to have a vaulted ceiling. It is thought that it was used as a storeroom.
Those walls are really thick!
The first floor is thought to have been used as a general living space and a kitchen. The second floor was the main hall and the third was likely to have been private apartments.
Looking down to the courtyard from the first floor of the keep.
There were a few small garden areas to explore. I met this bumble bee in one of them.
The Raven's Knoll
The front of a viking ship?
Our final place to explore today was St John's Episcopal
Cathedral in Oban. This was begun in 1846. At that
time it was a small chapel. An aisle was added in 1882.
Then, in 1906, plans were drawn up for a much bigger
building. Unfortunately, funds ran dry in 1910 and the
building has remained in its current unfinished state since
then.
Looking toward the east end. Note the steel girders at the top of the photo which support the central tower, and the diagonal supports supporting the unfinished nave.
The Quire
The Lectern
The High Altar
Some of the choir stalls with the bishop's throne at the rear. The church became a cathedral in 1920.
The plaque for the above reads:
"The Eagle of St.John.
To the Glory of God and in Memory of
ALEX. M. WALKER
Choirboy. Server, Choirman, Vestryman, Lay Representative, Churchwarden, Lay Elector
1885 - 1969"
Intricate carving on the Provost's stall
The Pulpit
Detail of above
The pipes above are just for show. In 1993, the pipe organ which had been in the cathedral for 80 years failed. It was replaced with the current instrument (a "Bradford Computing Organ").
Looking towards the east from the nave altar
We chose "The Royal Hotel"
Dinner was delicious!
Someone had gone to a lot of trouble to create this "minion" in celebration of the coronation!
Satoshi made a new friend at the front of our accommodation!
The rather pleasant view from the window of our room.
Looking toward the east end. Note the steel girders at the top of the photo which support the central tower, and the diagonal supports supporting the unfinished nave.
The Quire
The Lectern
The High Altar
Some of the choir stalls with the bishop's throne at the rear. The church became a cathedral in 1920.
The plaque for the above reads:
"The Eagle of St.John.
To the Glory of God and in Memory of
ALEX. M. WALKER
Choirboy. Server, Choirman, Vestryman, Lay Representative, Churchwarden, Lay Elector
1885 - 1969"
Intricate carving on the Provost's stall
The Pulpit
Detail of above
The pipes above are just for show. In 1993, the pipe organ which had been in the cathedral for 80 years failed. It was replaced with the current instrument (a "Bradford Computing Organ").
Looking towards the east from the nave altar
After settling in to our accommodation,
Maridon House, we decided to walk down to the town to
find somewhere for dinner.
We chose "The Royal Hotel"
Dinner was delicious!
Someone had gone to a lot of trouble to create this "minion" in celebration of the coronation!
Satoshi made a new friend at the front of our accommodation!
The rather pleasant view from the window of our room.