not exactly the dread portal of nightmares...a door into Drum castle, near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. B&W fine art

Drum Castle, near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine. The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'. The original 13th-century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, who built the Bridge of Don in Old Aberdeen. It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland (and notably unaltered). A large wing was added in 1619 by the 9th laird, and further alterations were made during the Victorian era. The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1325 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn (of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan) was armour bearer/secretary (and neighbor) to King Robert the Bruce. Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion (as did nearby Muchalls Castle) leading to its being attacked and sacked three times. The castle is surrounded by late 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire. In the 19th century it was the home of Alexander Forbes Irvine of Drum FRSE (1818-1892) He was responsible for restoring the chapel. Today, the castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open during the summer months. The chapel, dining hall and estate may be hired for weddings and corporate functions. A variety of local events such as classic car rallies and musical fetes also occur here. There is also a small shop and tearoom within the castle. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_Castle

Taken in: UK / Scotland / Drumoak (show map)

Taken on: September 15, 2019

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Camera: Canon EOS 80D, f/1.8, 1/640 sec, 35mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 80D
Lens:	TAMRON SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD F012
Aperture:	f/1.8
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	35mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 (Macintosh)
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