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17-JUN-2005

17th June 2005 bishop's palace

Hidden away, almost overgrown.
This is the former bishop's palace at Fetternear.
Built in the early 13th century.

"The building and estate was given to The Leslies of Balquain in 1566 in return for their services in protecting William Gordon, Bishop of Aberdeen and preventing the destruction and vandalization of the Cathedral at Aberdeen by the Reformers. In June 1566, the Bishop gave William Leslie, 9th Baron of Balquhain, Sheriff of Aberdeenshire, the Barony of Fetternear and all buildings and structures thereon, as well as numerous other lands.They lived there until the building was badly damaged by fire in 1919." (Aberdeenshire council)

I never knew it was there,
a short cycle ride away.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1271206,00.html

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Markus Grompe07-May-2022 14:35
love the mood...
Guest 17-Nov-2006 14:14
very mysterieus.
Guest 17-Jul-2005 20:16
Inspirational lighting
Grobljar Vanjo30-Jun-2005 16:11
COMPOSITION 1A IN HIGH RESOLUTION MONITOR IS CASTLE SCENE RELY EXCELENT
Michael Todd Thorpe23-Jun-2005 04:17
Excellent b/w! Great tones in the shadows.... I like the way the castle almost glows along the roofline.
Guest 22-Jun-2005 04:33
I think this is someplace from my dreams, Andy. Very cool.
Mindy McNaugher20-Jun-2005 15:19
Fabulous shot!! So dramatic in b&w! Love the dark foreground, and the subtle hint of detail showing on the metal fence running along the right side of the photo. The lighting draws my eye beautifully to the eerie and hauntingly gorgeous palace. Vote!
laine8218-Jun-2005 23:16
Did you go look for Sleeping Beauty...I think there's every chance she's in there. :>) Nice moody shot, Andy.
JW18-Jun-2005 21:54
Very atmospheric. Well captured
Bill Miller18-Jun-2005 20:08
Wow, lovely. I bet you can get some good shots in the ruins...
Guest 18-Jun-2005 17:46
Great find. It could make for some very interesting photos. Oh, the spookiness. :-)
Larry Ahern18-Jun-2005 12:07
Fantastic!! Really makes this timeless!
Antonis Sarantos18-Jun-2005 08:56
Excellent use of foreground as frame in frame!
Very beautiful image.
Steven Jusczyk18-Jun-2005 07:40
Nice shot, feel like I'm traveling back in time.
Gayle P. Clement18-Jun-2005 02:18
Such a wonderfully romantic photo!
JeremyGood18-Jun-2005 01:56
Nice vantage point. Great in b&w.
David Clunas17-Jun-2005 21:43
Rather ominous, looks like an interesting place
Sheena Woodhead17-Jun-2005 21:03
Great composition and excellent B&W image.
Guest 17-Jun-2005 20:15
I love this shot! voted
Guest 17-Jun-2005 20:00
Nicely taken shot.
Jackdad17-Jun-2005 19:32
very atmospheric shot... makes me glad I'm not a bish!!
Guest 17-Jun-2005 19:12
terrific shot. beautiful.
Johnny JAG17-Jun-2005 19:10
Nice shot well framed by the trees. Be careful on that short cycle.
Linda Alstead17-Jun-2005 19:02
I agree with Zak - though I must say, if it's not a block of flats then it's probably an hotel or a golf course!!! Lovely shot
Zak17-Jun-2005 18:54
someone should restore it before a big company comes and makes it into flats! tsk
Stu17-Jun-2005 18:48
The spookiness
Guest 17-Jun-2005 18:35
haunting.elegant.mysterious.Alice of Wonderland magic :-0
Di17-Jun-2005 18:32
Such an old history! Particularly love the way you've shot this beautiful structure through the trees.