Vegetables at Noltland

The kitchen garden at Noltland is green and fertile as dawn  breaks over the ruin.

Masons' Marks

Masons’ marks adorn the steps at Noltland Castle.

Noltland Castle

Noltland Castle is a monument to political intrigue, plotting and rebellion. It now stands ruined and alone, its gun-loop eyes empty. Ravens nest on its man-made crags.

Wall

The walls surrounding Noltland Castle are so beautifully made and such a natural part of the landscape with their lichen covered stones.

The Key

Westray. An island both friendly and wild. I’m here to see a house I’d like to buy. Based upon a few small photographs and a description I’ve travelled the length of the UK to see it and am cosy and warm in a small B&B, with Jerry and Sheila at No.1 Broughton. With a duck [...]

Whether the Weather

I’m looking at Noltland Castle, with a stunning backdrop of fluffy white clouds on a jaw-droppingly beautiful day. As I walk towards Noup Head lighthouse I make my way up a steep hill with my backpack. Before I reach the top, a black cloud suddenly appears from behind the hill and I’m caught in a [...]

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