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Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from the nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll.
Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009. It is a Historic Environment Scotland Category B listed building. The castle is linked with the novels of Bram Stoker, including Dracula. [Wikipedia]
A view along the coast to some of Slains Castle on the cliff-tops.
A pleasantly chilled-out moment just sitting, watching humans milling around. The castle, built originally in the 16th Century by the Earl of Erroll and extended and reconstructed several times into the 19th Century, forms an impressive structure.
Available as prints and other formats via the website: New Slains Castle.
Taken just before the rainclouds came in from the west.
Slains Castle is said to be the inspiration for Dracula's Castle in Bram Stoker's novel. Bram Stoker used to holiday at nearby Cruden Bay and went for walks to the castle.
The castle was a home (home of the Earls of Errol who were the chiefs of the Clan Hay) until the 1920s when the roof was removed to avoid paying tax.
I was delighted to get to walk the corridors of power although it is now completely ruinous. Last time I visited Slains Castle it was all fenced off now you enter at your risk.
It is a solid build but now it is in a perilous state.
Let me show you the beauty of the tomb,
Stain glass of violet,
Dead flowers with the smell still lingering,
He comes for the absence of sound for he suffers from an unknown disease,
A madness caused by the music in his head,
Sung by an endless opera...
The voices of the dead!
He comes down where the black candles are lit below the ground...
Beyond black iron doors he discovers through terror and fear a little dead baby, a young boy is kept,
So lonly, crippled and sad...
Some monsters cannot be slain...
First light at Slains Castle
Slains Castle is found on the rocky Aberdeen coastline near the town of Cruden Bay.
This atmospheric ruined castle was originally built to replace Old Slains Castle, situated about six miles south-west of the present site, after it was destroyed in 1594. New Slains Castle was erected in 1597 on the site of the former Bowness Castle.
It is often said that Slains Castle gave Bram Stoker the inspiration for Count Dracula’s castle while staying at nearby Cruden Bay in 1895.
It is possible to walk to Slains Castle from the Bullers of Buchan. However, having satisfied my Puffin needs, we opted to drive the short distance to Cruden Bay to approach the castle from the south and get back to some landscape (seascape!) photography. It was pretty breezy on this headland so I opted to blend a faster exposure on the foreground with a 13 sec exposure to enhance the sea movement.
The remains of the Old Slains Castle:
In the late sixteenth century the castle's then owner - Francis Hay, Earl of Erroll - converted to catholicism and subsequently supported the rebellion of George Gordon, Earl (and later Marquis) of Huntly. The uprising was defeated and in 1594 Old Slains Castle was destroyed by James VI (I of England) in retaliation.
Not sure if I like this best in colour or B&W
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Slains Castle is said to be the inspiration for Dracula's Castle in Bram Stoker's novel. Bram Stoker used to holiday at nearby Cruden Bay and went for walks to the castle.
The castle was a home (home of the Earls of Errol who were the chiefs of the Clan Hay) until the 1920s when the roof was removed to avoid paying tax.
A spot I have been back to a few times recently. I love to see the same location at different times of year as conditions can change a shot so dramatically. this time spring flowers created a beautiful scene with fields of pink and thrift along the castle walls. Just beautful.
Situated on the cliff tops overlooking the North Sea in Aberdeenshire, this roofless ruin is quite a foreboding sight.
It is also known as the New Slains Castle to distinguish it from the Old Slains Castle which lies to the south. It was the seat of Clan Hay who owned these lands from the 14th Century, moving to this Castle after the Old Castle was destroyed in 1594 when the Clan Chief was involved in a rebellion and was declared a traitor by King James VI. He returned to Scotland in 1597 and began construction of New Slains.
It is often associated with links to "Dracula" as the author Bram Stoker was a regular visitor to the area and the Octagonal Hall in the Dracula book is thought to be based on the distinctive room here!
The building has passed through a number of hands, including Sir John Ellerman who owned Ellerman Lines shipping. The roof was removed in 1925 to avoid taxes and plans for its restoration are still ongoing.
A small group of Sea Kayakers taking a lunch break near Old Slains Castle on the Aberdeenshire North Sea coast.
For many years the lands of Kaleem Zam'qnar were ruled by a tyrant - the self-proclaimed god of death - King Zar'Kharel. Nine years ago he was slain. However, his fanatical followers found a way to resurrect him!
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Mothers Day Aurora
Scotland is a truly wonderful place to live........Taken on Mothers day evening, i decided to head out in the car driving through blizzard conditions i had a few moments of maybe i should turn back but i'm so glad i didn't....... Lady Aurora did what she always does and gave us a spectacular show, i have watched the lights dancing many times and each one gives you that same feeling of wow........Taken at Slains Castle NE Scotland approx 21.37 pm.......
It is said that Slains Castle gave the Author Bram Stoker the Inspiration for Count Dracula's Castle when he visited back in 1895, This Atmospheric ruined castle was originally built to replace the Old Slains Castle situated about 6 miles south after it was destroyed in 1597, the New Slains Castle was built in 1597
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens, but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009.
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens, but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009.
Captured on my trip back to Scotland last year, this is Slains castle up on the east coast of Scotland, apparently Bram stokers "Dracula" was based on or around this castle at Cruden bay.
Its a great part of the scottish coastline, i only had limited time here, but would love to have shot this at sunset or later. Ah well next time.
This is a 3 shot Pano, looks mighty impressive large.
Hope you enjoy, many thanks for viewing.
"The sea is salty,
With the tears of a million whales,
Slain for our greed."
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New Slains Castle
Ruins of New Slains Castle from the south
Coordinates
57°24′55″N 1°49′56″W
Coordinates: 57°24′55″N 1°49′56″W
OS grid reference
NK 102 361
Built
after 1597
Built for
Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll
Rebuilt
1836–1837
Architect
John Smith
Location in Aberdeenshire
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens, but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009. It is a Historic Environment Scotland Category B listed building.
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from the nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site one kilometre (5⁄8 mile) east of Cruden Bay.
The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll.[1] Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009. It is a Historic Environment Scotland Category B listed building. The castle is linked with the novels of Bram Stoker, including Dracula.
The approach to Slains castle - having spent a happy couple of hours making photos by the castle itself, on returning to the car the sun came out for one last brilliant burst of vibrant golden light, illuminating the landscape most spectacularly - it amused me to see just the top half of the castle across the fields.
Hardly the subtlest of HDR processings, but then it was hardly the subtlest of landscapes either.
Was für ein schöner Tag an der Küste von Aberdeenshire: Erst die Puffins an den Bullers of Buchan, dann die imposante Ruine von New Slains Castle und abschließend noch Robben satt am Newburgh Seal Beach. Und das alles bei tollem Wetter. Viel mehr kann man von einem Schottlandurlaub eigentlich kaum erwarten...
Fort Stevens (Oregon)
Visited Fort Stevens State Park on a very rainy day.
Wiki -"Fort Stevens was an American military installation that guarded the mouth of the Columbia River in the state of Oregon. Built near the end of the American Civil War, it was named for slain Civil War general and former Washington Territory governor, Isaac Stevens. The fort was an active military reservation from 1863–1947.[1] The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Was also upgraded and used during the second world war, decommissioned in 1947.
Slains Castle, also known as New Slains Castle to distinguish it from nearby Old Slains Castle, is a ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It overlooks the North Sea from its cliff-top site 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) east of Cruden Bay. The core of the castle is a 16th-century tower house, built by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Significant reconstruction of the castle has been carried out a number of times, lastly in 1837 when it was rebuilt as a Scots Baronial mansion. At one time it had three extensive gardens, but is now a roofless ruin. Plans to restore the castle have been on hold since 2009. The Clan Hay were a powerful family in the area for generations, having possessed the lands of Slains since the 14th century. In 1453 Sir William Hay, the clan chief, was made Earl of Erroll by King James II. At this time the local seat of power was Old Slains Castle, near Collieston some 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) to the south-west. Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll, succeeded in 1585, and converted to Roman Catholicism. He conspired with other Catholic nobles, including the Earl of Huntly, with whom he joined in a brief rebellion in 1589. Erroll was also a signatory of the "Spanish Blanks", documents signed by members of the Catholic nobility of Scotland, and otherwise left to be filled in with the terms of Spanish aid. Erroll was declared a traitor in 1594, and Old Slains Castle was destroyed in October on the orders of King James VI. After a period abroad Erroll returned to Scotland, and abjured Roman Catholicism in 1597, subsequently returning to royal favour. He abandoned Old Slains and built a courtyard and square tower on the present site. Originally named Bowness, it later became known as New Slains. The wings around the courtyard were extended in 1664 by addition of a gallery or corridor, and in 1707 the entrance front was renewed In 1820 William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll, married Lady Elizabeth FitzClarence, the illegitimate daughter of King William IV and Dorothea Jordan. In the 1830s the 18th Earl commissioned the Aberdeen architect John Smith to remodel the castle. This resulted in a virtual rebuilding of Slains in a Scots Baronial style, including granite facings, in 1836–1837. Gardens were laid out in the late 1890s by the landscape architect T. H. Mawson. In 1895 the author Bram Stoker visited the area, staying at a cottage near Cruden Bay, and he may have been a guest at Slains. The castle is commonly cited as an inspiration for Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.In 1913 the 20th Earl of Erroll sold New Slains, ending more than 300 years of occupation by the family. It was purchased by Sir John Ellerman, the wealthy but secretive owner of the Ellerman Lines shipping company, who leased it out. In 1925 the roof was removed to avoid taxes, and the building has deteriorated since. It is now a roofless shell, with most of the outer and inner walls standing to full height. In 2004 it was reported that the Slains Partnership was preparing plans for restoration of the building and conversion into 35 holiday apartments In August 2007 the scheme was granted outline planning permission by Aberdeenshire Council, but the plans were put on hold in 2009 due to the economic downturn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Slains_Castle
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