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Tarbert Castle Loch Fyne 1890
Tarbert Castle Loch Fyne 1890
Original Watercolor Tarbert Castle Loch Fyne 1890 by James Middleton. Framed but has some water damage, see enlarged images on sales page.
Tarbert Castle, Loch Fyne by James Middleton
Tarbert Castle, Tarbert Harbour
James Middleton
Source: Vintage 1890 Original Watercolor Tarbert Castle Loch Fyne by James Middleton | eBay
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Tarbert Castle Dig Update
Tarbert Castle Dig Update
Message from Robert McPhail.
TARBERT : OUR CASTLE OF KINGS
So, the dig is completed.
We would like to record our thanks to ALL those involved, including funders, and I think we can say it was enjoyed by everyone who took part.
It has exceeded its objectives, with more volunteers and young people involved than originally planned.
The weather was great and, apart from having to…
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Engraving from 19th century
Engraving from 19th century
Steel engraving dating the 19th century
Size : 20 cm x 12 cm (margins included)
Excellent condition (without foxing – remarkable clear).]
A steel engraving or copper engraving is a printing obtained by pressing on this paper a inked steel plate or copper plate, previously engraved in hollow where the ink must be retained.
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Tarbert Castle and Robert The Bruce
In 1292, with Edward of England's grip on Scotland tightening, Tarbert Castle in Argyll was one of the royal fortresses that Edward had handed over to his puppet, John Balliol, after placing him on the throne.
In 1306, Robert Bruce fled this way, probably crossing the isthmus in MacDonald galleys, on his way into hiding at Rathlin. Bruce became better known as a destroyer of castles, as they were more often occupied by the enemy and held against him than held for him, but perhaps remembering Tarbert's strategic importance from 1306, he was to greatly extend Tarbert Castle in 1325, having finally secured his kingdom.
The stone tower seen on the hill above the town today is not, the work initiated by Bruce in 1325, contrary to what most people believe. Bruce added on to the existing castle, by enclosing a considerable area to the east of it, including the hill top within a perimeter wall.
Bruce appears to have taken great personal interest in his works here at Tarbert, definitely staying here in 1325, and probably again in 1329 - the year he died.
This photo shows the east side of the outer walls of the old 13th century castle, rebuilt by Bruce, with the gateway opening into the enclosure he added.
by Dream Scotland
