Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran 2
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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During my recent visit to the wonderful Isle of Arran, I found some interesting doors to share.
Many of the homes on the island are gorgeous. Like this one facing the bay.
The blue door on the white house is striking.
I especially like this house; it looks so inviting.
Another door to the same house. The view from that window is spectacular as it faces a bay.
However, some homes have been left derelict, like this one.
This door has seen better days. I was curious to see what was behind it. The place must hold many stories.
As if someone was reading my thoughts the next day, I found it boarded up!
Many of the churches are being sold and turned into private homes.
A door to a chocolate shop is always inviting.
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76 Responses to "Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran 2"
September 14, 2023 at 11:28 pm
Love these photos…you are right, when there’s an old or abandoned door and house, you wonder what history took place there that led it to be forgotten to time…
September 15, 2023 at 2:54 am
Thanks, John. These old house hold many stories behind their doors. It is sad to see it abandoned like that.
September 14, 2023 at 11:52 pm
Quite a collection today, Darlene. I hope those houses that need some TLC get it before Mother Nature claims the buildings. I hope that church finds new life as well. There are some beautiful homes here. I can only imagine looking out over the bay from those windows.
September 15, 2023 at 2:57 am
I’ leased you like this collection. I also hope someone gives the abandoned house some TLC and gives it another lease on life, I believe the church has found new residents and will be a family dwelling.
September 15, 2023 at 1:03 am
What a great collection of doors, Darlene. I even liked the derelict one.
September 15, 2023 at 2:59 am
There is something about a door that has gone to ruin. It may end up in a book.
September 15, 2023 at 1:43 am
Great door pictures, Darlene. I am fond of the rounded ones 🙂
September 15, 2023 at 2:05 am
I agree with you, the houses are as captivating as their doors. What an interesting place to visit!
September 15, 2023 at 3:00 am
Each house is unique. I love that. It is a very interesting island.
September 15, 2023 at 2:24 am
Fabulous doors and what an interesting isle to visit. Did you get to see any of pre-historic standing stones?
September 15, 2023 at 3:01 am
I did see some and they are magical. It is a very interesting island. Not that big but so much to see.
September 15, 2023 at 3:55 am
Awesome! I have always been intrigued by the menhirs around the world. Hey, we may visit Malta next summer and for sure will relish the archeological sites there.
September 15, 2023 at 3:58 am
You will love Malta. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve been to. The book I’m working on right now is Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones.
September 15, 2023 at 2:26 am
I would like the white house with the blue door.
September 15, 2023 at 3:02 am
That is a very nice house. I walked by it every day when I walked Barb’s dog.
September 15, 2023 at 2:50 am
That blue door on the white house really is eye catching!
September 15, 2023 at 3:43 am
It seems there is a preference for the blue door house. It also has my vote! And I would love to know the history of the derelict house and see it resurrected and loved. So sad!
September 15, 2023 at 3:51 am
That blue door is popular. I can only hope the next time I visit the derelict house has been restored. It is in a great location.
September 15, 2023 at 5:04 am
Hello Darlene. Envy here again. And the first photo you show of the house facing the bay is exactly like the house in which my late husband grew up. It faced the river. Impossible to heed, of course, but loved by all except my newborn child who cried as soon as we got into the house. Thanks for sharing the photos and once again taking me back to Arran.
September 15, 2023 at 5:18 am
I’m glad this post evoked some memories for you. Perhaps the baby felt chilly in the old stone house. And perhaps the baby was destined to live in a warmer climate. Watch your mailbox. xo
September 15, 2023 at 5:27 am
Yes, our baby Cate started to cry when we entered that cold house. She has never liked being cold.
September 15, 2023 at 5:08 am
The front door was broken, but the curtains were still hanging in place.
September 15, 2023 at 5:15 am
You were right to notice that, Anne. I’m sure there is more to the story.
September 15, 2023 at 5:10 am
Lovely doors, Darlene. I liked the chocolate shop the best.
September 15, 2023 at 5:59 am
Every time I pass by an interesting door I am so tempted to knock and just go inside. I’d love to see what the rooms look like as well. These are fascinating doors here.
September 15, 2023 at 7:06 am
I know, me too. But its probably better we just make something up! Glad you liked the doors I picked.
September 15, 2023 at 6:23 am
Gorgeous doors and buildings, Darlene. They look like they each have incredible stories to tell!
September 15, 2023 at 6:50 am
I’d love a house facing the bay, but the chocolate shop door has to be my favorite – because I know all the yummy things behind it!
September 15, 2023 at 7:07 am
Just imagine living in a chocolate shop! I don’t think I could be trusted to work in one. I would eat all the profits.
September 15, 2023 at 8:00 am
You had me at “faces the bay.” I’m very curious about the derelict house.
September 15, 2023 at 5:15 pm
That house had my imagination going too. The folks living in the houses facing the bay are so lucky.
September 15, 2023 at 3:06 pm
I like the house with two angles, one faces the bay. A great collection of doors today, Darlene!
September 15, 2023 at 5:20 pm
Thanks, Miriam. I like that one too. Did you know the Scottish variant for Miriam is Mhairi and is pronounced Very?
September 16, 2023 at 6:53 am
You made me laugh, Darlene. I know “Miriam” is Hebrew and the same word is “Mary” in Greek. Then there are various spellings and pronunciations. But Mhairi is new to me. Good to know before I go.
September 15, 2023 at 7:56 pm
Hi Darlene, a very interesting post. Your comments about the churches is rather sad.
September 15, 2023 at 9:00 pm
It is sad but better than knocking them down. They have so much history. People just aren’t going to church anymore in the UK.
September 16, 2023 at 1:11 am
I know. South Africa still has a big population of practicing Christian’s.
September 15, 2023 at 9:33 pm
These are such beautiful homes and doors. What a lovely collection of shots, even the abandoned looking ones.
September 15, 2023 at 9:36 pm
The homes on the island are so beautiful. The derelict one stood out as all the rest on that street were so lovely. I’m sure it was once too in its day. Perhaps someone will restore it to its former glory.
September 15, 2023 at 11:44 pm
Wonderful doors, Darlene. I love the blue door on the white house the best.
September 16, 2023 at 5:49 am
Such fabulous photos, Darlene. What an amazing journey you had!
September 16, 2023 at 7:03 am
It was great and not that long after my Ireland adventure. It has been a great year for me!
September 16, 2023 at 9:08 am
The fan light above the doorway in the derelict house tells how lovely the home used to be. The church is beautiful, and how cool that churches are being turned into homes. Here in Groton, the old church is the home of Paul Matisse, Henri’s grandson.
September 16, 2023 at 5:27 pm
Now that is cool info. Thanks. I think that derelict house needs to be in a book, don’t you?
September 17, 2023 at 6:00 am
What interesting photos and tidbits of information, Darlene. I would have wanted to take a peek inside the derelict home too. Thanks for the photos for some wonderful doors and homes.
September 17, 2023 at 6:55 am
Thanks, Diana! That derelict house was very intriguing.
September 17, 2023 at 7:04 am
I hate seeing lovely old places like that falling apart. The imagination takes off at full speed.
September 17, 2023 at 7:41 pm
I’m curious about old derelict buildings too. I always wonder what once happened behind those old doors.
As for the chocolate shop… yes please!
September 17, 2023 at 9:08 pm
Doors into chocolate shops are like gateways into heaven! And I have always been intrigued by derelict homes and as a child would often go into them. That is of course frowned upon now.
September 20, 2023 at 3:34 pm
What a beautiful place for a writing retreat. I find abandoned homes and derelict doors fascinating.
September 21, 2023 at 5:00 am
I know and you always find some really great ones! I have a feeling this one will end up in a story. Thanks for visiting my blog. And it was a perfect place for a writers retreat.
September 23, 2023 at 11:49 am
Wow! That sounds nice. Amanda in Ireland🙂. I would love to go for a retreat like this one.
September 23, 2023 at 12:37 am
I like that blue door and the house with the boat in the window.
November 3, 2023 at 1:02 pm
I LOVE different kinds of doors — I devoted an entire blog on all sorts of them! So many lovely ones, I should probably create a new blog called Doors #2!
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September 14, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Darlene, I found the doors fascinating but also the architecture around them. Yes, I’d be interested in learning the story behind the door boarding up the house.
September 15, 2023 at 2:53 am
Thanks, Marian. I have always been intrigued by abandoned houses. I do hope someone gives this house some life again.