THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: TRACES OF THE PAST Y3-09

“Historic Scotland calls Hermitage Castle an eerie ruin, and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland calls it the most perfect example of a medieval castle in the Borders. It is both.”

I am too lazy today to write a few sentences about this beautiful castle/ruin that I visited briefly during my last holiday. Instead, I am offering a link to an article that might satisfy your curiosity.

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Traces of the Past is a recurrent photo challenge that happens every month (one month in colour as part of Thursday’s Special and the following month in black and white as part of Black & White Sunday). You are free to choose whatever traces of the past you can find. It does not have to be a distant one, or rich in history; it can be something personal, or it can even have a human form. Just make sure to post for it before next Thursday and to link to this blog. Happy Thursday! 

 

Please have a look at all the marvelous entries:

https://tishfarrell.com/2017/09/21/views-from-the-morville-lych-gate

https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/date-me/

https://restlessjo.me/2017/09/21/past-meets-present-in-hartlepool/

https://bushboy.blog/2017/09/21/traces-of-the-past-the-bank/

https://photopoeme.wordpress.com/2017/09/21/drummond-pleasure-ground-stirling/

https://suejudd.com/2017/09/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y3-09/

https://woollymuses.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-2/

https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past/

 

68 responses to “THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: TRACES OF THE PAST Y3-09”

    1. Obrigada, Paulo. :)))

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  1. Very classic and very early medieval. This was when they were simple, round stone building, before they started turning them into an entire village. We saw a couple of buildings like that in Ireland, but smaller. Some of them were closer to the size of a silo. Great shot!

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    1. Thanks very much, Marilyn.

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  2. Somebody planted those flowers especially for you! I hope your Thursday is completely special.

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    1. Aww, I thought so too 😉 The landscape there is so beautiful. Shame about the weather though.

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  3. You’ve stirred some family feelings for me with this one Paula. Melrose is one of my family names and wonder if some of my forebears worked for the lord of this castle. Thanks for the link to the information and the toe tapping tune. Mine this week https://irenewaters19.com/2017/09/21/hm-bark-endeavour-traces-of-the-past-yr-3-09-thursdays-special/

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    1. Very glad to know that, Irene 🙂 The tune is actually battle music 🙂

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  4. […] THURSDAY’S SPECIAL: TRACES OF THE PAST Y3-09 […]

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  5. Marvellous! And whoopee! It’s traces of the past….I shall post later when I have a moment

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    1. Nice to see your enthusiasm, Sue 🙂

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      1. I was trying to keep upbeat, Paula…and I am now, had some good news an hour or two ago!

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        1. Great, I am all ears! :….??? (what was the news?)

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          1. Not telling on here….

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            1. Of course. Excuse my indiscretion. I am really glad to see you upbeat 🙂

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              1. No, don’t worry…

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  6. Oh, and Happy Thursday, Paula!

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  7. I’ve just been to the link. Gosh! You would not guess the place has such a very dark history from the tranquillity of this scene. A fine shot, Paula, above a drift of rosebay willow herb. It usually grows vigorously where there has been a lot of ground disturbance and/or fire – hence its common name Fire Weed. I’m sorry you received more than you fair share of grizzly British weather on your trip, but here it adds some drama. Happy Thursday.

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    1. Thank you for sharing that with me, Tish. It looks too pretty to be called Fire Weed ;). I wanted to know the real Britain, and the weather helped in that respect. I am so very glad that you like the capture.

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      1. Am admiring your philosophical approach to our weather. Was just about to trot over to the allotment, but it looks like we’re in for a downpour.

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  8. […] it’s not all bad, as you can see.  Great skies!  And Thursday’s Special has me back in our marina again, thanks to […]

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  9. They were a blood thirsty lot, weren’t they? And that’s a fine skirl of pipes you’ve given us. My Bamburgh post would have been more suited to this challenge but it’s been and gone. Love your image, and I hope WordPress has given you fewer challenges this week. Sending hugs! 🙂 🙂

    Past meets present in Hartlepool

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    1. Thanks, Jo. I will have a look at what you have, later. It’s very busy here.

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      1. No hurry, sweetheart! I’m off out and about soon. 🙂

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  10. Love the castle and I enjoyed the article. I went to Scotland as a little girl and hope someday to visit it again.

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  11. […] Beautiful isn’t it? For more wonderful photos in Traces of the Past have a look at Lost in Translation […]

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  12. The colourful flowers and a dramatic sky make for a wonderful photo Paula.
    Here is my Traces of the Past

    Traces of the Past: The Bank

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    1. Thank you for making my Thursdays special 😀

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    2. Glad to read that you like it, B. Have a great night. 🙂

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      1. Hope you are having a good day Paula x

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        1. Not too good, working sick with a bad cold.

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          1. That is not good Paula. Sending best wishes hoping you will feel back on top of the world soon x

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  14. Really love this marvelous pic….
    Hope you get well as soon as possible!

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  15. […] See more Traces of the Past at Paula’s here […]

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  16. Well, here goes with my offering, Paula: https://suejudd.com/2017/09/21/thursdays-special-traces-of-the-past-y3-09/
    hope your Thursday is being kind to you.

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  18. I don’t think lazy is a word I would use to describe you Paula. Take care of yourself and this pretty picture has brightened my day. Xo

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    1. You are so kind, Sue 🙂 Hugs!

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  20. traces of the past…inspires me to contemplate that while the blossoms, trees, clouds are of today, are they not also traces of their past? Beautiful landscape.

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    1. That’s a very clever observation. They are, of course. 🙂

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  21. Lovely photo and information, Paula. How wonderful that you were able to visit Scotland. That’s one of the places I have always dreamed of visiting but never had the opportunity. Enjoyed the music! 😀

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  22. […] Paula’s Traces of the Past – a picture taken in Rom’s Ostia Antica. A magnificent place to stroll and marvel at […]

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  23. Bright looks in that shot, but dark history…My choice is Rome, Ostia Antica http://wp.me/p1hCI2-8QS
    Have a lovely weekend – do not work too hard now!

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    1. Glad you could join us. Have a great day!

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      1. Thank you – you too!

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  24. […] Paula says: Traces of the Past is a recurrent photo challenge that happens every month (one month in colour as part of Thursday’s Special and the following month in black and white as part of Black & White Sunday). You are free to choose whatever traces of the past you can find. It does not have to be a distant one, or rich in history; it can be something personal, or it can even have a human form. Just make sure to post for it before next Thursday and to link to this blog. Happy Thursday! […]

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  25. lovely. I second comments about weather adding to drama and flowers being planted for you.
    https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2017/09/traces-of-past.html

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  28. Gorgeous photo Paula, I love the Rosebay Willow Herb in the foreground, it really adds some oomph to the beautifully moody photo. Mine is not quite so old
    this time. https://cornwallincolours.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/st-uny-chapel/

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  32. It looks a beautiful place

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