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121014_DSC2108 12th October

Fast Castle

Scottish Borders

This castle dates back to the 13th century and was finally abandoned in the early 1600's.
It is perched precariously on the edge of the cliff, and reached by an equally precarious scramble.
I can't imagine how it was built or how many people must have died in the process. Some walls are literally rising from the edge of vertical cliffs.
Today, there really is not very much left apart from a few stumps of the old walls. But a great place to stop for a sandwich and some coffee.
My visit was met with a chorus of seals grunting and calling from the beach below.


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LynnH13-Oct-2014 11:28
Wonderful view from up there! V
woody3413-Oct-2014 00:34
Must have had tremendous views and been difficult to access .V
Range View 13-Oct-2014 00:27
A splendid coastal image with these castle ruins.
David.
Guest 12-Oct-2014 19:18
The view is lovely, and the ruins give rise to fanciful imaginings. V
laine12-Oct-2014 18:37
It will be such a loss when it goes...I am still in awe of the things I saw over there.
Johnny JAG12-Oct-2014 18:20
Fast disappearing?
Stephanie12-Oct-2014 18:11
Awesome capture of the castle's remnants! Did you share your lunch with some of the seals? ;)
Anitta12-Oct-2014 17:27
What a fabulous place for a castle! Stunning views. V
Helen Betts12-Oct-2014 17:03
Beautiful capture of these ruins, but from your description I would agree, it must have been deadly to build.
Bryan Murahashi12-Oct-2014 16:48
A great day and view. Wonderful to see a hint of the ruins. V
Jim Coffman12-Oct-2014 16:38
It would be a beautiful setting for a castle! Great view form there..
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