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Castle Menzies
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We took an instant liking to Castle Menzies.
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Normally the first thing you are told in
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any restored castle is photography is banned.
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At Menzies the custodian glanced at our cameras
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and said to take as many pics as we wanted.
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Castle Menzies was rescued from inevitable
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decay by the Clan Menzies Society who had to
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partially demolish and then rebuild the castle.
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Their fund raising continues and the proceeds
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have been concentrated in certain rooms which
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have been restored to perfection, whilst
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other areas have a distinctly lived-in feel.
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You can wander at will throughout this large
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castle. None of this "conducted tours only"
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nonsense which we despise. It's up to you
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to concentrate on the things that are
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of most interest to you, and skip any that
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are not. At ground level you can see the old
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kitchen and marvel at the domestic equipment
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used in the day to day running of a household.
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You progress upwards from room to room.
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The walls and most roofs have been restored
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and adorned with faithfully reproduced details.
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There are numerous paintings, many donated.
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hese include one of Robert Gordon Menzies
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the longest serving Prime Minister of Australia.
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There is something quite refreshing about
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the home-made look of the exhibits on display
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Album Description:
Castle Menzies is situated about 8 miles south west of Pitlochry in Perthshire. It can be pronounced either MING-ease, or MING-iss, although most people just pronounce it the way it's spelled.
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Uploaded by: ElizabethMcD
In Webshots channel: travel - Album created: Jul 5, 2008
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2 comments
Such a wonderful album and so interesting too!!The photos are fantastic and I love your information. So glad you were able to roam at will take photos in this beautiful castle. Best wishes, Paula
said plegolas
G'DAY ELIZABETH, ONCE AGAIN YOU HAVE PRODUCED AN OTHER FANTASTIC ALBUM WITH AN INFORMITIVE COMMENTARY THAT BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER. IT IS GREAT TO SEE SIR ROBERT GORDEN MENZIES HE WAS A GREAT PRIME MINISTER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. CHEERS FROM OZ
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