14th Century Tower Castle,

Flat light and a gentle mist for this image of Portencross Castle, On the Firth of Clyde in the tiny coastal hamlet of Portencross, North Ayrshire!

The castle was in severe danger of serious structural collapse but In 1998 a local charity, the Friends of Portencross Castle (FOPC), were successful in putting together a funding package of just over £1 million for repairs, and this is the result!

HFF and a good weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large for detail!

A link for anyone interested in its history! www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/westkilbride/portencrosscastle/index.html

Nouchetdu38, Klara Gellet, Vicente López García, Smiley Derleth and 35 other people have particularly liked this photo

68 comments - The latest ones

Christa1004 ^club

It's great that it was saved from ruin. HFF Roger.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Indeed it is Christa, thank you.

2 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Magnificent shot!

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2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William

2 months ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

super. HFF

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Many thanks Trudy

2 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Impressive buildibng; well taken Roger.
Thank you for the note.
hFF

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Nice comments Jaap, thank you!

2 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Another Scottish castle that I do not know Roger. You keep enlightening me. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Pleased to be of service Herb ;-) Many thanks!

2 months ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

HFF Roger!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Thank you Walter,

2 months ago.

Schussentäler ^club

eine faszinierende Burg -
HFF und ein erholsames Wochenende wünsche ich dir

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Very kind, thank you!

2 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Looks quite robust, they seem to have done a good job Roger. HFF and happy weekend.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Many thanks David, the sea gives it a pounding at times.

2 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Fantastic shot and an interesting history too. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Roger !

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Lovely comments Percy, thank you!

2 months ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Das ist ja eine großartige Aufnahme in SW lieber Roger,schön,dass man sie erhalten hat :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Nice comments Guni, thank you!

2 months ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Impressionnant ce magnifique château excellemment partagé.
HFF et heureuse fin de semaine paisible.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Nice comments Malik, thank you!

2 months ago.

Armando Taborda ^club

Well, the public patronage worked perfectly.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Armando Taborda ^club

Thank you Armando, a good leader is essential for any group

2 months ago.

Ko Hummel ^club

impressive building HFF Roger

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ko Hummel ^club

Thank you Ko!

2 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

C'est bien de lui avoir prête vie encore et bien restauré pour les générations futures !
HFF Roger.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you Jocelyne, It is now furnished in period style and a lovely tourist attraction!

2 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

HFF and a good weekend ahead, Roger!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Thank you Stephan!

2 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

La photo est belle une bonne idée a cette organisation de sauve ce château bonne journée Roger.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Patrick Brandy ^club

Indeed it was Patrick, thank you

2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Je me vois en Ecosse et dans le passé qui est devnu le futur.
On ne peux pas imaginer la couleur de la vie mais des fois ...
Il y a des reves passés d'un futur silencieux.
Thank you my friend.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Pleased to have revied memories Jose,
It is a unique country with it's own traditions and styles

2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Impresionante edificio.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Many thanks Marije

2 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Such an impressive structure Roger.......sitting there precariously close the sea........but you've captured it in find detail. ⭐️

Thanks for the link...........it's really interesting and has some lovely shots of the interior of the castle. Such a fascinating history!

From what I can see, the money spent on the restoration was very well spent.

Thanks for sharing this. Enjoy the rest of your day and a have a great weekend.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Lovely and interesting comments Keith, thank you!
It is amazining how often Robert the Bruce appears in Scottish History, he must have been a busy man ;-)

2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

another beautiful old castle!! HFF and a great WE to you!!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Thank you Gabi, plenty to pick from in Scotland!

2 months ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

Très imposant ! HFF Roger

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Franck Chabal ^club

Thank you Franck!

2 months ago.

Xata ^club

Just amazing and sepia perfect choice, HFF Roger.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Lovely comments Isabel, thank you!

2 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

Great shot and great notes about the castle!
HFF and have a nice weekend,Roger!

Best wishes
Füsun

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Lovely comments Fusun, thank you!

2 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

most beautiful Roger

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Very kind Annemarie, thank you.

2 months ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful.
HFF and have a great weekend!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you!

2 months ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Roger
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition in B&W,
But for £1M they could have built a brand new castle!!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you Peter, no history in brand new ;-))

2 months ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

Excellent:
HFF, Roger

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Thank you Paulo!

2 months ago.

Sarah O' ^club

WOW, what a unique, old castle.... Old but oh how interesting. great photo!!!!! love it!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Sarah O' ^club

Lovely comments Sarah, thank you!

2 months ago.

Amelia ^club

I think it's great when locals pull together to preserve the heritage of their area. A grand job they've made of it.
HFF, Roger, and enjoy the weekend.

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Thank You Amelia, A rich history saved for future generations!

2 months ago.

Bergfex ^club

HFF - and a nice weekend!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Bergfex ^club

Thank you Bernhard

2 months ago.

Pam J ^club

THAT IT STILL STANDS IS A TESTAMENT TO ITS CONSTRUCTION

2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam, I agree and its survival is assured !

2 months ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Now it looks strong enough to be expected minimum collapse risk! Belated HFF, Roger!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Thank you Dimas, water tight and needing minimal maintenance.

2 months ago.

Denis Croissant ^club

Like the look of this!

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Denis Croissant ^club

Very kind Denis, thank you!

2 months ago.

Diana Australis ^club

In, on, and of hard and flinty stone.
A tough old tower, this.
All the best for the new week, Rog

2 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Indeed it is D, and it gets a battering from the sea!

2 months ago.

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