This, according to legend, is the site where Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, died. The story goes that Uther, also a King, had his capital at nearby Carlisle. Hugh de Morville built the castle around 1173. In 1341 the Scots burnt the castle, but it was rebuilt in 1360, and lived in by the Cliffords until a fire destroyed it in 1541.

The nearby Glen Coe massacre of 1692 had roots in the Campbell-MacDonald feud, which dated

back to 1500. The Campbells were prosperous and ambitious - with friends in high places.

The MacDonalds were notorious, particularly for their ability to make cattle "disappear."

100 million years ago, molten granite rose upwards from the seabed through the 'Highland Schists', which then formed

Scotland. Huge areas of the country were created forming mountains as high as the Alps. Subsequent

erosion has reduced these to their present day level. Around 25,000 years ago, during the Ice Age,

 moving Glaciers cut the deep-sided valleys.

LevensHall,Cumbria,England, 2003

			The Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th century pele tower. It is the family home of the Bagots. The world famous award winning gardens were laid out from 1694. Amazing Topiary, beech hedges and colourful seasonal bedding create a stunning visual impact.

A square tower, built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy c1550. Much enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the

 first purpose built barracks in Scotland. The substantial ruins are some of the most picturesque in

the country with spectacular views down
Loch Awe.