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Sunday, 14 June 2015

Rock of Ages Event at Dumbarton Castle

Yet another winning event from Historic Scotland.

This took place over the weekend and I managed to get across on the Sunday for a few hours.

As always credit goes to all the participants who give us such spectacular events through their energetic efforts.

I believe around 1,200+ visitors turned up on each day, and if this event is staged again next year I expect it would be even busier as word of mouth spreads.

A good humoured show was put on in the central area in front of the castle, and there was much to see and do with a friendly atmosphere.

I hope my images portray some of the variety at the event.

Discharging

Not Everyone Survived

Time for Food

Parade Time

Colourful Hat

See and Hear no Evil

Suffragette

Exhibit

Covenanters

Period Costume

Carrick 800 Group

Snack Time

Smiling Suffragette

Baking Bread

Viking Display

Long Boat

Stern Looking Suffragettes

Covenanters

Some Time for Food

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Sunday, 8 June 2014

The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment at Dumbarton Castle

After Greenock it was a trip up and across to Dumbarton Castle.

Historic Scotland had an event with The First Captain’s Company of Henry Tillier’s Regiment taking centre stage.

As with all such like events it proved to be both informative and enjoyable.

Some time was spent in conversation with the group who were happy to answer any questions.

Well worth the time and effort in getting to see them after such a busy day today.

In the Rain

Firing Off a Volley

Waiting

Watching

Saltire

Crowd Watches On

Manning the Battlements

Pennant

Smokin'

Defending

Preparing

Flaming Musket

Pennant Bearer

View from the Castle

Castle Walls

Pouring

At the Ready

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Saturday, 28 September 2013

Viking Event at Rothesay Castle

It was a trip across the Rothesay on the Isle of Bute today on the ferry 'MV Bute'.

The weather was exceptional for this time of year and in the warm sunshine it was hard to believe we were only days before October begins.

Historic Scotland were running one of their most excellent events at the castle - the first in ten years - so it was a special day.

The Viking longboat started proceedings by making a landing on the beach.

This was followed by a parade of the group members who had set up an encampment in the castle.

Once at the castle - which was extremely busy - we watched the Scottish soldiers defend the castle from a fierce Viking attack on the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs.

A tour of the encampment demonstrated the day to day life of the Norse and Scots people of 1263.

We were entertained with combat displays and weapon demonstrations relating to the Norse invasion.

Unfortunately as the last ferry was at 19:45 I missed the torch lit parade at 19.30, not to mention the hog roast and firework display on the promenade later in the evening.

I'll be adding more images later to my Blog if you care to visit again next week.

War Memorial - 'The Angel' in Rothesay

Viking Battle at Rothesay Castle

Carol Hard at Work at Rothesay Castle

Kids Join in at the Viking Event in Rothesay Castle

Viking Longboat Landing at Rothesay

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Jousting - Linlithgow Palace

I enjoyed another day through at Linlithgow Palace when the jousting was taking place.

The very warm sunny weather helped make it an even more enjoyable day - even though it was perhaps a bit too hot at times.

As always we were very well entertained and everyone was very friendly.

A day out to be recommended.