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Discover Dunans Castle: Charles's Presentation to the Forbes House Museum

Posted by Charles Dixon-Spain on May 10, 2025

Charles's hit presentation to the members of Forbes House Museum in NY, USA.

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AIP#24 Spring: Update 2

Posted by Charles Dixon-Spain on Apr 24, 2024

I wanted to get another batch of photos to you while the jammers are still here. They have been working so hard to repair the arch into the courtyard - latterly with restoring the sandstone arch itself, as well as rescuing parts of the Ha-ha that were sagging. We've had great weather, the banter has been very funny, and we've spent a couple of after -hours sojourns in the Creggans Inn. In other words, like all weeks previously, this has been a delightful fortnight so far! If you fancy taking part this September I recommend going to youtube.com to look...

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AIP#24 Spring Update 1

Posted by Charles Dixon-Spain on Apr 18, 2024

I thought you'd like an update on the progress our jammers are making this week on the restoration of the arch in the courtyard. There are photos of the excursion on Sunday as well - all of which have been posted on facebook and instagram. Excursion to Skipness & Tarbert And works during week 1...

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Tags: AIP, AIP#24, arch, dunanscastle, restoration, skipness, tarbert, works