Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran
Posted on: April 1, 2023
- In: Doors | Travel
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I am joining Dan Antion over at https://nofacilities.com/ where he runs a series called Thursday Doors. This is what he has to say:
Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time).
Check out Dan’s great books: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BC23MDLV
I’m featuring some doors I found on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.
Brodick Castle
The front door of Brodick Castle
Back entrance to the castle
Farmhouse on the island.
St. Columba’s Church, now a dwelling
Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Nineteenth Century Cottage
Buildings of the museum
One of many coffee shops and bakeries on the island.
Beautiful homes on Arran Island
There is so much to see and do on this wonderful island. I will share more about the museum in the next post.
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70 Responses to "Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran"
April 1, 2023 at 5:51 am
Beautiful Doors, Darlene. I love that castle.
April 1, 2023 at 5:58 am
You do have some cool doors and wonderful homes for this week. Thanks so much for joining in the fun 😀
April 1, 2023 at 7:11 am
Thanks, Cee! From a castle, to a farmhouse, to a church, and to a nineteenth-century cottage, there is something for everyone!
April 1, 2023 at 6:05 am
Sturdy looking doors Darlene
April 1, 2023 at 6:34 am
Great photo of you! Red’s a good color : )
April 1, 2023 at 10:32 am
I love all your photos! I want to go to the island now to see them for myself.
April 1, 2023 at 11:10 am
These are beautiful doors, Darlene. I’m glad someone preserved the church. Even as a dwelling, it still stand as. I love the flowers growing out of the steps. I’m not sure it’s safe, but it’s lovely. Thanks for joining Thursday Doors.
April 1, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Thanks, Dan. I’m always amazed when plants grow out of stones and concrete. Glad you like my contribution to the doors challenge.
April 1, 2023 at 9:37 pm
I shake my head when one of our plants struggles in the flower bed but sends off a shoot that thrives in a crack in the driveway.
April 1, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Wow, I love the architecture of these buildings. And those beautiful flowers going up the steps? Amazing.
April 1, 2023 at 7:10 pm
I went to the Isle of Arran many years ago, and love it. Beautiful place.
April 1, 2023 at 10:02 pm
I visited for the first time 2 years ago and fell in love with it. So returned last year!
April 1, 2023 at 8:49 pm
It’s wonderful to see all of these doors. I haven’t been to Scotland, it’s on my list of things to do.
April 2, 2023 at 12:31 am
All of these doors are fabulous, Darlene. That castle is gorgeous, and I’d love to visit someday.
April 2, 2023 at 1:21 am
I will never tire of viewing your special doors–especially the ones with pretty flowers and your lovely smile, Darlene!
April 2, 2023 at 4:25 am
I’ve never heard of this island. How gorgeous it is! I wonder if it is always this sunny?
April 2, 2023 at 4:26 am
Apparently, it can get some nasty weather but both times I’ve been there, the sun shone for me!
April 2, 2023 at 6:52 am
I really liked the pic of you at Brodick castle. Such a natural smile and pose.
April 2, 2023 at 10:10 pm
What a great picture of you in front of Brodick Castle. I love all the purple flowers along the staircase of the back entrance to the castle. You captured some lovely shots during your trip.
April 2, 2023 at 11:17 pm
Thanks so much. I love finding interesting doors on my travels. Brodick Castle and the Arran Museum were fascinating. You can tell I was in my glory.
April 3, 2023 at 1:55 am
Hi Darlene, wonderful picture. The back door with the lovely flowers is picture perfect.
April 3, 2023 at 1:59 am
That was meant to be pictures 😊. The museum looks very quaint and pretty.
April 3, 2023 at 5:05 am
You would love that museum. It was full of treasures. Glad you liked my door pictures.
April 3, 2023 at 4:58 am
These doors are wonderful, Darlene! The flowers along the back stairs are especially nice. I’d love to visit that museum.
April 3, 2023 at 5:08 am
Please you enjoyed the doors. You would have a good time in that museum, so much information and great finds.
April 3, 2023 at 7:54 am
I’m sure I would, Darlene. Thanks! And, I’m so glad you are part of Thursday’s Doors. You always have terrific doors.
April 3, 2023 at 6:08 am
What a wonderful collection of doors, Darlene. I felt that I had traveled to The Isle of Arran with you and I look forward to the upcoming Amanda adventure. I did a little research into the Isle of Arran and was amazed by the historical events that took place there.
April 3, 2023 at 6:49 am
The Isle of Arran has so much history. Each of the Scottish Isles has its own unique character which I find fascinating.
April 3, 2023 at 11:52 pm
It’s interesting how doors can be so fascinating. I love your doors, Darlene…<3
April 4, 2023 at 4:56 am
Your photos always make me eager to travel, Darlene. Thanks for sharing!
April 4, 2023 at 5:19 am
Yes! Those doors!! That castle! I love it – especially loved those little bright flowers running up the steps!
April 4, 2023 at 6:49 am
Thanks for your enthusiasm, Cecilia. Those purple flowers are very sweet.
April 4, 2023 at 5:49 am
I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only nerd who loves to look at doors! 🙂
I just had the most lovely daydream, gazing at the flower-lined steps at the back entrance of the castle…
April 4, 2023 at 6:51 am
I think there are a few of us fascinated by doors! Many stories could be told about that back entrance.
April 5, 2023 at 3:01 pm
Wonderful photos of doors on The Isle of Arron, Darlene! The front door of Brodick Castle is full of character. I love purple flowers. You surely have the most beautiful smile!
April 5, 2023 at 5:02 pm
Thanks, Miriam, how kind of you. I love that front door to the castle.
April 5, 2023 at 10:43 pm
What beautiful architecture and cool doors. Thanks for sharing, Darlene!
April 7, 2023 at 4:47 am
Beautiful photos, Darlene. Thanks for sharing them. xo
April 7, 2023 at 7:18 am
I’m pleased you enjoyed the doors I featured here. Every door tells a story!
April 8, 2023 at 1:29 pm
Fantastic shots. I especially like the back entrance with the purple flowers!
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April 1, 2023 at 5:47 am
Your smile is contagious.
April 1, 2023 at 7:06 am
Thanks for your kind words.