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A Valentines Day Gift: Chocolates from ScottishLaird
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Not sure we need to say much more, except that our sensational selection of six Scottish chocolates were made as a special commission for us by the excellent Caramiche Chocolatiers who can be found in Dunoon in a gorgeous haze of chocolateness … Chocolates helping restore a castle in Scotland – wonderful! There’s the Dunans … Continue reading A Valentines Day Gift: Chocolates from ScottishLaird
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Landslip at Dunans: Ravine path closed, repairs imminent!
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This winter has been very hard on the grounds at Dunans. We’ve seen so much intense rainfall that the paths, like last year, are a quagmire. Some relief was afforded by the freeze of last week, but the problem is deep-seated and is about what is happening to the climate overall. In early January the … Continue reading Landslip at Dunans: Ravine path closed, repairs imminent!
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Safety First at Dunans: Protecting our visitors and also the castle
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Over the last year, as you’ll know if you have been following us, we’ve put in place a variety of surveys, plans and consultations which will help us realise the restoration of the castle. Over Christmas David Wright helped us take a small step further by installing a safety fence around the castle. Now most … Continue reading Safety First at Dunans: Protecting our visitors and also the castle
Deeply Wintry: Dunans clothed in snow
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We went out at midday a couple of days ago for a walk. Felt like walking in a subterranean world. Extraordinary.
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Topography at Dunans: Contour lines galore in this detailed examination of the landscape around the castle
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GMGeomatics reported last week, and these are the results. I think you will agree that the detail here is astounding! I’ve included the legend to ensure you get all the detail. One thing I really like, is the movement from hot colours (high) to cool colours (low) – a nice intuitive visual touch. The full … Continue reading Topography at Dunans: Contour lines galore in this detailed examination of the landscape around the castle
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