tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post6897070504247228881..comments2023-10-31T13:25:14.331+00:00Comments on Light and Dark: Cortachy CastleNeil Taskerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-8259333002204026262014-08-18T07:18:30.660+01:002014-08-18T07:18:30.660+01:00I am a descendent of the Ogilvys of Cortachy. I&#...I am a descendent of the Ogilvys of Cortachy. I'd love to see the castle in person. Blair Esplinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-87176363745652760372011-07-29T18:37:39.160+01:002011-07-29T18:37:39.160+01:00Thank you for that Jason. I'll take that as an...Thank you for that Jason. I'll take that as an official blessing for my illicit visit.Neil Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-11206737566968769642011-07-26T07:45:38.457+01:002011-07-26T07:45:38.457+01:00As far as I'm aware there is no trespassing la...As far as I'm aware there is no trespassing laws in Scotland .<br />I am a true desendant and I am sure all would be welcome <br />to have a look. We are a friendly bunch as long as you're not<br />English. Lol<br />Jason George OgilvieJ.G.Ogilviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966976488091194113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-80920638608021103172011-03-13T23:02:27.887+00:002011-03-13T23:02:27.887+00:00Oh, my bloody clan of Ogilvy,/I have stood before ...Oh, my bloody clan of Ogilvy,/I have stood before your castle, Cortachy/ To hear its motto singing in the wind, "To the end." I touch the castle's picture/ Rising high above the flowers and the trees/With its crystal flowing stream, the River Esk,/And I close my eyes./Smoke rising from the roof tops,/the clang of metal swords--/The Lachaber axe and pistols Doune,/He didn't play his drum,/Rum-tum-tum,to sound the warning, that drummer boy of Crntachy./ so we threw him from the highest turret;/I saw him fall; his dying words I do recall,/"I'll return to mark your death/Listen for the rat-tat-tat that ends your days,/Oh cursed clansmen of Ogilsvy...(c)2-9-11, Lillian(Oglesby)Holden RamirezOglesbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230600169513447309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-81033709948561224512010-08-30T12:50:12.976+01:002010-08-30T12:50:12.976+01:00Aye Beano. A loved child has many names don't ...Aye Beano. A loved child has many names don't you know.Beano Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-7549389386102758612010-08-19T21:04:28.549+01:002010-08-19T21:04:28.549+01:00..... and Beano..... I have a sneaking suspicion t........ and Beano..... I have a sneaking suspicion that the bloke who shat in your garden knew you better than I do.<br />Your name's Beano.....fucking BEANO!.... and you're calling ME an arsehole!Neil Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-89792677982676180072010-08-19T20:59:02.806+01:002010-08-19T20:59:02.806+01:00I know, I know..... sad lack of Scottish writers t...I know, I know..... sad lack of Scottish writers there isn't there?Neil Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-53271661496066139002010-08-18T06:15:12.973+01:002010-08-18T06:15:12.973+01:00BTW Neil, A Scots Quair... ffs! ;-)BTW Neil, A Scots Quair... ffs! ;-)ms toast burnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814575117201965403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-54768877061428754542010-08-18T05:31:58.545+01:002010-08-18T05:31:58.545+01:00Hey was'sup Beano? Why are you so nervous abou...Hey was'sup Beano? Why are you so nervous about being seen "being yourself"? Got any pervy dress-up secrets you don't want known? <br /><br />I advise the 'ta hell with the neighbours' mentality. I proudly wear my adult nappies and fluffy pink cufflinks with pride. I advise the same to you. Why hide it? it will only wear you down to the point of making stupid comments on people's blogs.<br /><br />Of course, this could be interpreted as a stupid comment on a blog.... 'cept I personally know Neil Tasker... and he is one of the most ethically minded, socially just and just "good all round human bean" that could exist.<br /><br />Anyways... I have pics of me shitting besides a hedge, shall I forward them to you?ms toast burnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814575117201965403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-46456728531092218052010-08-16T10:46:48.410+01:002010-08-16T10:46:48.410+01:00Having had people walk through my garden on more t...Having had people walk through my garden on more then one occassion and even had a German tourist bus stop so one bloke could have a crap behind my hedge, I felt I couldn't "be myself" inside my own home because you never knew if anyone would suddenly look in at you. It is horrible and frightening. So I am sure you would give a toss if someone was in your garden.<br />I went to Cortachy on a similar day to your photos some years ago, and SO wanted to go in and see the castle, but instead I read up on when it was open to the public and went back then.<br />I was enjoying this until your comment of 11/6, you're the arsehole not Mr AnonymousBeano Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-51536610164302733942010-06-14T18:36:19.979+01:002010-06-14T18:36:19.979+01:00..... and there'll be scones and butter to go ........ and there'll be scones and butter to go with the cuppy Joan!Neil Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-84506006786663681782010-06-14T07:18:18.359+01:002010-06-14T07:18:18.359+01:00Nice one! Well said I'll walk through your gar...Nice one! Well said I'll walk through your garden next time I'm on the mainland hehe but I'll let you know so you can have tea on the go!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-36044920722144798912010-06-11T22:13:32.695+01:002010-06-11T22:13:32.695+01:00Firstly.......don't leave anonymous comments o...Firstly.......don't leave anonymous comments on my blog......ever again. If you don't have the courage of your convictions to identify yourself, that says more about you than it does about my willingness to take a walk through some aristocrats 'gardens' who gained them through nothing other than an accident of birth. I at least worked hard to buy my own house and garden, and in the unlikely event that anyone should choose to, I wouldn't give a toss if they walked through them either. Plus if I want to donate to a charity, I'll choose my own to donate to..... Now fuck off asshole.Neil Taskerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490714648247349289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-59682764033110803292010-06-11T20:17:42.958+01:002010-06-11T20:17:42.958+01:00Rather rude to intrude on the Airlie family's ...Rather rude to intrude on the Airlie family's privacy.How would you like people walking through your gardens? Do not think your intruding is anything to be proud of. The gardens are open to the public each year and the monies donated to a charity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-45800591817352335482010-05-03T18:34:27.183+01:002010-05-03T18:34:27.183+01:00perfect and now a cup of tea pleaseperfect and now a cup of tea pleaseSH -ichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682202730223613014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-27537243050809459082010-04-27T17:46:20.138+01:002010-04-27T17:46:20.138+01:00Thank you for giving us such a lovely tour of the ...Thank you for giving us such a lovely tour of the grounds, Neil. These are wonderful shots! Blair Castle on the Atholl Estates is another white one. But this one is so much nicer. :)ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300586836372077575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-86391905980485644282010-04-27T17:25:09.711+01:002010-04-27T17:25:09.711+01:00That is a lovely a tour - the white round tower re...That is a lovely a tour - the white round tower reminds me of the one at Craigevar (if i've spelt that right)Gerald (SK14)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18308693910074268386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-7887279657636912852010-04-26T20:03:11.980+01:002010-04-26T20:03:11.980+01:00A very surley looking castle...I think that buildi...A very surley looking castle...I think that buildings built with multiple intentions and purposes have a different feel to them than your simple little rose covered cottage...and I like the idea of throwing the drummer out in his drum too!Susan Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04155106135649887676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-25797526518024883232010-04-26T10:00:28.324+01:002010-04-26T10:00:28.324+01:00cool - Dunbeath Castle is another good looking whi...cool - Dunbeath Castle is another good looking white painted castledonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487909789604982592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-81102521349517305172010-04-25T22:37:14.282+01:002010-04-25T22:37:14.282+01:00Thanks for the tour Neil, what an interesting hist...Thanks for the tour Neil, what an interesting history. The drummer boy must have been very small, or had a very big drum if he was stuffed inside it before being thrown to his death. I love the gate house, it looks differant from the castle. Was is built later?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748844080998587289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-73486238869822003632010-04-25T19:09:36.567+01:002010-04-25T19:09:36.567+01:00Pretty cool shots! Love the castles, we don't ...Pretty cool shots! Love the castles, we don't really have very many castles over here. Those that we do are nothing in comparison to age as that one.Great shots and story telling.Lorachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954208521350733469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-36020793323733853262010-04-25T18:14:40.332+01:002010-04-25T18:14:40.332+01:00Wonderful tour and photos of the Castle and the es...Wonderful tour and photos of the Castle and the estate. It does sound like it has an interesting history. Thanks for sharing!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-58041325638949082912010-04-25T14:34:53.173+01:002010-04-25T14:34:53.173+01:00I would have done the same and sneaked in to take ...I would have done the same and sneaked in to take pictures :) Lovely photos of a beautiful castle. And an interesting story to go along with the pictures as well :)cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12718141729147255209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-84769043332073473952010-04-25T13:54:34.269+01:002010-04-25T13:54:34.269+01:00Thanks for history lesson! And the pictures are g...Thanks for history lesson! And the pictures are great! No castles here in NH so I always like seeing pictures of them.Linda Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459940700516084069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097513846217346447.post-77009525104898513342010-04-25T13:05:49.929+01:002010-04-25T13:05:49.929+01:00Great series of photos and surely a nice castle. I...Great series of photos and surely a nice castle. Imagine living there and the life going on there way back. Intreesting with a story to the photos!<br /><br />christina, swedenChristina, Swedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03887419015004147269noreply@blogger.com