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Topic: Most romantic castle
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Philip Davis
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posted 02-12-2000 03:56 PM
With the approach of Valentine's day, I thought it might be nice to hear your thoughts on what is the most romantic castle.
I have fairly found memories of Orford http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~mwcook/orford%20castle.html where I once enjoyed a picnic, in the hillocks behind the castle, of fresh mango's, which involved licking up the juices!------------------
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Levan
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posted 02-13-2000 01:18 AM
 
Obviously, I'm a little biased - but for me, Castle Levan has the most romantic associations. Other choices could include Neuschwanstein in Bavaria and Castle Coch in Wales as these 'castles' were built intentionally as an expression of romanticism. I can think of several other examples; perhaps there are examples of castles with historic associations with romantic tales - tradgedies even? Levan |
wurdsmiff
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posted 02-14-2000 04:09 PM
Couldn't find an appropriate icon for this one.
Scotland is very well endowed with romantic and scenic castles, but to choose a favourite, a tough task.
Dumbarton, Edinburgh or Stirling for their Royal connections, history and grand vistas?
Eilan Donan or Kilchurn for their scenic settings?
Shieldhill, one of many for tradgedy.As with most ghost stories, the tale varies a little dependant upon who told it. The daughter of the Chancellor laird fell pregnant either by her lover the gamekeepers son, or having been raped by soldiers on their return from battle. In either case the child was stillborn and taken from her and buried without her permission. She wept herself to death or commited suicide and allegedly still haunts the old place. The castle is now incorporated within a country house hotel.
www.shieldhill.co.uk ------------------
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The storms, by Castle Gordon'.
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