Prop Of Ythsie, Aberdeenshire

[Baldieheidit]

Dear all

here are some shots I took today at the Prop Of Ythsie, a weird tower thing! All variations of the same theme. Al comments welcome:

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Nick

 

[lostprophet]

1st one get my vote!

Not been over the east of Scotland for many years, but as I'm planning of holidaying up there this year I might have to have a look at that place

 

[Sideburns]

Lord of the Rings? ahaha

That thing is really neat. Scotland, you say? Maybe I'll go soon...gotta love open invitations....

 

[Rabieshund]

I like the first one too! And also the colored version. Very rich colors there. What was this tower used for?

 

[Ls3D]

What was this tower used for?

God's chessboard!

-S

 

[Baldieheidit]

An inscription indicates that the Prop was built by the tenants of Haddo estate in memory of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen who made a great number of improvements to Haddo House, the estate and the quality of life of his tenants. It was built in 1840 or something. There is a cool spiral staircase that goes right to the top where you can see the countryside. I met an old couple there today who told me that a cow went up the steps 40 odd years ago and couldn't get down so the farmer shot it and tossed it over the edge........ a lovely wee story.

 

[Ls3D]

Curiosity killed the cow! Pre-tenderized too.. Funny story and nice shoot. (pun not intended).

-S

 

[Baldieheidit]

Bump

 

[beato]

Awesome