THREATENING SKIES  by markp

THREATENING SKIES

This is Ruthven Barracks just outside Kingussie in the Scottish Highlands. It was completed in 1721, and was built on the site of two previous castles, dating back to 1229.

There is an interesting legend about the original castle. It is said that one evening in July 1394 a visitor dressed all in black arrived at Ruthven Castle and challenged Alexander Steward, known as the Wolf of Badenoch to a game of chess. By the morning no-one was left alive in the castle, for such was the perils of playing chess with the Devil.

It's said if it's really quiet and getting dark, its possible to see ghostly chess players wandering around.

To see more from Scotland, just follow the links......

http://365project.org/markp/365/12-09-2016
Wow look at that Sky!
September 13th, 2016  
Great background story. I can just imagine ghostly chess players, with such a dramatic background
September 13th, 2016  
Great shot
September 13th, 2016  
Stunning. Just love the colour contrasts and the mood.
September 13th, 2016  
There seems to be many stories about the devil coming in and playing with people in Scottish history! Great to see this old ruin!
September 13th, 2016  
@maggiemae Thanks Maggiemae, well he must be visiting when he's not down in Georgia.
September 13th, 2016  
Fantastic atmospheric shot Mark, a fav.
September 13th, 2016  
Terrific capture :)
September 13th, 2016  
Great shot, the sky makes it look very dramatic.
September 14th, 2016  
Stunning!
September 14th, 2016  
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