Seahorse
Grumpy auld mod.
Muchos apologies to everyone that wanted to go visit this in a group. However, I was passing last month and popped in to try to locate it, and grabbed a few with my phone, so soz for the poor pic quality too. And I'm bored out of my skull on the boat just now, so I couldn't resist putting what I do have up in DP.
This is a follow on from my thread here... http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=7733 which I can now reveal to be part of Pitfour Estate near Mintlaw in Aberdeenshire
A little history.
The estate was owned by 6 generations of Fergusons, dating back to 1700, when it was bought by James Ferguson. His son, also James, became Lord Pitfour, one of the most famous judges of the time. His son, Patrick, was famous in the States, being the inventor of the first breech loading rifle, amongst other accomplishments. Whish he was busy getting shot at, and shooting folks, his elder brother (another James) was busy back home digging a blooming big hole in the ground, and flooded some 37 acres to produce the lake that still survives. Not wishing to be left out of history, his younger brother George went on to become Lieutenant General of Tobago.
Also built were the mansion house, stables, lodge houses, farm. Sadly the mansion was destroyed in 1927 following the demise of the family fortune, but the stables and farm can be seen in my previous thread.
And now too, is the famous Temple of Theseus, built as a cold bath house and reptutedly held pet alligators. I must admit I was expecting something a little larger and grander. But hey, Athens this place is not.
And finally, the piccies...
This stone lies on the lawn of nearby Deer Abbey (which was plundered for stone to build much of the estate). Presumably, Eliza Anne Fergusonr was connected in some way with the estate, although I can't find any mention online. Born 1830, died 1851, aged 20.
Foolishly, I took the wrong route to get to the temple. I now know better. But then, I wouldn't have come across this lovely old gate.
Obligatory chair shot. Yes, I'm still trying to find the temple.
Absolutely no idea why these sheets of concrete are standing upright in the middle of a field.
After getting drenched in an Aberdeenshire monsoon, I finally caught sight of the temple.
Right beside the lake.
YAY!!! The temple!!! Hmm, it's a bit small.
The"alligator" pool.
Mind your step.
Fancy cast iron gate. What's left of it.
The door frame remains.
With some old grafitti.
A surprise behind the temple... what remains of what I assume is an old, old caravan, judging by the style of the wheels.
Thanks for persevering.
This is a follow on from my thread here... http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=7733 which I can now reveal to be part of Pitfour Estate near Mintlaw in Aberdeenshire
A little history.
The estate was owned by 6 generations of Fergusons, dating back to 1700, when it was bought by James Ferguson. His son, also James, became Lord Pitfour, one of the most famous judges of the time. His son, Patrick, was famous in the States, being the inventor of the first breech loading rifle, amongst other accomplishments. Whish he was busy getting shot at, and shooting folks, his elder brother (another James) was busy back home digging a blooming big hole in the ground, and flooded some 37 acres to produce the lake that still survives. Not wishing to be left out of history, his younger brother George went on to become Lieutenant General of Tobago.
Also built were the mansion house, stables, lodge houses, farm. Sadly the mansion was destroyed in 1927 following the demise of the family fortune, but the stables and farm can be seen in my previous thread.
And now too, is the famous Temple of Theseus, built as a cold bath house and reptutedly held pet alligators. I must admit I was expecting something a little larger and grander. But hey, Athens this place is not.
And finally, the piccies...
This stone lies on the lawn of nearby Deer Abbey (which was plundered for stone to build much of the estate). Presumably, Eliza Anne Fergusonr was connected in some way with the estate, although I can't find any mention online. Born 1830, died 1851, aged 20.
Foolishly, I took the wrong route to get to the temple. I now know better. But then, I wouldn't have come across this lovely old gate.
Obligatory chair shot. Yes, I'm still trying to find the temple.
Absolutely no idea why these sheets of concrete are standing upright in the middle of a field.
After getting drenched in an Aberdeenshire monsoon, I finally caught sight of the temple.
Right beside the lake.
YAY!!! The temple!!! Hmm, it's a bit small.
The"alligator" pool.
Mind your step.
Fancy cast iron gate. What's left of it.
The door frame remains.
With some old grafitti.
A surprise behind the temple... what remains of what I assume is an old, old caravan, judging by the style of the wheels.
Thanks for persevering.