I'm out on the FJ again. At this time of year I have a minor panic. Although still August, the chill of autumn is here so I try to get out when I can. Today I'm in Galloway, a favourite area of mine in South West Scotland.
By chance I came across a couple of buildings of interest.
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Firstly
Corseyard Farm, known as Scotland's "Coo (cow) Palace". This was a
dairy farm build by a wealthy retired merchant. Constructed in the early 20th century in the style of a castle. Details & old photos here
The building had become derelict but
luckily a developer is converting it into holiday accommodation (and
using the Coo Palace name!) see here
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| Across the road there are still cows about (and the Solway Firth beyond) |
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| Kirkcudbright Bay |
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Borgue I noticed that the parish church was being sold. It's a 200 year
old kirk, a sturdily constructed building but it's hard to see what else it
could be used for in a small village. A bit large for a home….and
surrounded by a graveyard. Still, it'll give me an excuse to revisit the
area to see progress. |
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| The village of Parton on my way home |
I wouldn't mind living in a former church, but the graveyards would creep me out (too much imagination I guess).
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree that it's too spooky for a home. It will be interesting to see what happens to the church.
DeleteQuiet neighbours, though, so there is that ;)
DeleteAlso a good location - dead centre of town.
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