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photograph. Behind the castle are power lines that are always visible in most photographs. As I stood there, taking several photographs, I said to no one in particular, "I wish there was a way to get rid of the power lines". Be careful what you ask for. Within minutes, a huge storm cloud blew up over Loch Awe and the whole valley went dark. A small hole opened up in the middle of the cloud and a brilliant ray of light exploded through the hole and hit the ground, moving at a rapid pace. (the wind was blowing the clouds along at a good clip). The beam was on tract with the castle, and when it hit, the castle exploded with light and color, and the rest of the valley went dark, leaving no trace of the power lines. I managed only 2 shots before the moment was over, as I said, a one of a kind photograph.
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At the head of Loch Awe stands the imposing ruin of Kilchurn Castle, a Campbell Stronghold built in the 15th and 17th centuries. It was abandoned in the 18th century, with a hurricane blowing off the top of the tower in 1879. On the right day, and especially if you get it all to yourself, Kilchurn Castle is a magical place. The castle isn't sign posted, so you have to "discover" it. It is not to difficult to spot from the main road, but you have to look a bit for the path way. the color is so saturated. 5x7
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The castle was the property of the Irvines from 1323, when the lands were given to them by Robert the Bruce. See more views of Drum Castle on Scottish castles page 18 5x7
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Drum was besieged and plundered in 1644 and then sacked again in 1645. In 1975, the castle was given to the National Trust for Scotland. See more views
of Drum Castle on Scottish
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