JOYCEAN PICS 2009
Inveraray Castle (Caisteal Inbhir Aora), Argyll and Bute
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  Inveraray Castle (Caisteal Inbhir Aora)
  Loch Fyne (Loch Finn)
  
  
CONTENTS 2009
   1  Glasgow IASIL 2009@University of Glasgow
   2  Glasgow (Glaschu) and Joyce
   3  Glasgow (Glaschu): miscellanea
   4  Edinburgh (Dun Eideann)
   5  New Lanark, South Lanarkshire
   6  Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (Pairc Naiseanta Loch Laomainn is nan Troisichean)
   7  Oban (An t-Oban)
   8  Kilchurn Castle, Argyll and Bute
   9  Inveraray Castle (Caisteal Inbhir Aora), Argyll and Bute
  10  Glen Coe (Gleann Comhann), the Central Highlands
  11  Loch Lochy (Loch Lochaidh) and Loch Oich (Loch Omhaich) of the Caledonian Canal
  12  Loch Ness (Loch Nis) of the Caledonian Canal
  13  Inverness (Inbhir Nis)
  14  Dublin (Baile Atha Cliath) and Joyce
  15  Dublin (Baile Atha Cliath): miscellanea
  16  Moneygall (Muine Gall), County Offaly
  17  Limerick (Luimneach)
  18  The Burren (Boireann), County Clare
  19  Doolin (Dulainn), County Clare
  20  The Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mhothair), County Clare
  21  Connemara (Conamara)
  22  London and Joyce
  23  London: miscellanea
  24  Bognor Regis, West Sussex
  25  Sidlesham, West Sussex
  26  Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Inveraray Castle (Caisteal Inbhir Aora), Argyll and Bute, Scotland
31 July, 2009


  Inveraray Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Inbhir Aora) is a castle in western Scotland.  It is the seat of the Chief of Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll.  The initial design for the castle was made in 1720 by the architect Sir John Vanbrugh, who also designed Blenheim Palace.  This design was later developed by the architects Roger Morris and William Adam, who oversaw the beginning of the castle's construction in 1746, commissioned by Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll.  It was completed in 1789 for John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll and his wife, Elizabeth.  Built in an eclectic mixture of architectural revival styles, it stands on the original site of the village of Inveraray -- when Archibald Campbell decided to build the castle he had the village demolished and rebuilt a mile away, so that it would not impinge on the castle's outlook.
  Incorporating Baroque, Palladian and Gothic architectural features, the castle layout is square with four round, castellated towers at each corner, each of which bears a conical spire.  It is surrounded by 2 acres (8,100 sq mi) of formal gardens and 14 acres (57,000 sq mi) of parkland and lies around a mile north of the village of Inveraray, near the shore of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute.
  The castle was damaged by two major fires, in 1877 and 1975, but most of its important artifacts and features survived or have been restored.  It contains outstanding furnishings and interiors from the 18th and 19th centuries.  The elaborate decoration of the castle's State Dining Room, completed in 1784, is the only surviving work of the French painters Girard and Guinard, who were also commissioned by the then Prince of Wales (later George IV) to decorate his London residence, Carlton House.  The Armoury Hall, which contains a display of wall-mounted weapons dating from around 1740, has the highest ceiling in Scotland (21 meters, or nearly 69 feet).  Inveraray Castle is the home of the current duke (Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll) and his family, but its distinctive appearance, beautiful interiors and attractive setting make it a popular tourist attraction, and it is open to visitors at certain times of the year.  (Quoted from the site of "Wikipedia")
  

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      Inveraray Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Inbhir Aora) is a castle in western Scotland.  It is the seat of the Chief of Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll.  (No photos of the inside are permitted.)
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 (Friday 31 July) Inveraray Castle
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 (Friday 31 July) Dun Corr Bhile, viewed from Inveraray Castle
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 (Friday 31 July) Dun Corr Bhile, viewed from Inveraray Castle
  
  
   
Loch Fyne
  
   Loch Fyne (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Finn) is a sea loch on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.  It extends 65 kilometers (40 miles) inland from the Sound of Bute, making it the longest of the sea lochs.  It is connected to the Sound of Jura by the Crinan Canal.
  Loch Fyne is notable for its oyster fishery, and as a consequence the loch has given its name to the locally owned Loch Fyne Oysters, and the associated Loch Fyne Restaurants.  It is also notable for its herring fishing industry, originally using the drift-net method.  In the mid 1800s, Loch Fyne was the epicenter of the battle betwixt the traditional drift-net fishermen and the new trawl-net fishermen who sprung up around Tarbert and Campbelltown in 1833.  Loch Fyne is a popular area for sport diving and fishing.  It is also a popular tourist destination with attractions such as Inveraray Castle and the nearby ruins of Castle MacEwan and Castle Lachlan.  (Quoted from the site of "Wikipedia")
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 (Friday 31 July) Inveraray Bridge on Loch Fyne, viewed from Inveraray Castle
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 (Friday 31 July) Inveraray Bridge on Loch Fyne, viewed from Inveraray Castle




        


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