I was leafing through a brochure for historic houses in Britain when I found a picture of Kelburn Castle in Scotland. I thought we had a problem with graffiti down here.
Was it Guy de Maupassant who was said to eat his meals in the Eiffel Tower restaurant every day, as it was the only place in Paris where he couldn't see it?
I remember reading about the plan to do this a few years ago. They brought "four of the world’s leading graffiti artists from Brazil to work alongside Scottish talent" to create this project, according to their website. WHY???
That looks bloody horrible !!!!! Surely the castle is listed ? I looked it up and it said that the graffiti was to be removed ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteApparently the best views in the local area are from the inside.
DeleteWas it Guy de Maupassant who was said to eat his meals in the Eiffel Tower restaurant every day, as it was the only place in Paris where he couldn't see it?
ReplyDeleteHappy 70th Birthday! [for the other day, obv.]
We say the same about staying in the Hilton Hotel here. Thank you.
DeleteI quite like it - at least it makes a talking point.
ReplyDeleteTrump was a talking point.
DeleteI agree with Weaver! I find it interesting and whimsical! Look at the owl chimney and the man chimney on the roof! Terrific!
ReplyDeleteI quite like the man on the roof.
DeleteAck!
ReplyDeleteAck Ack.
DeleteI remember reading about the plan to do this a few years ago. They brought "four of the world’s leading graffiti artists from Brazil to work alongside Scottish talent" to create this project, according to their website.
ReplyDeleteWHY???
Because they were trying to promote their silly theme park.
DeleteDeplorable. I have yet to see graffiti that I liked.
ReplyDeleteBanksy?
DeleteGraffiti is very popular in Northern Ireland you know !
ReplyDeleteYes, and woe betide the council who removes it.
DeletePerhaps they should rename it 'marmite castle' for it appears people either love it or hate it. It's jam for me every time...
ReplyDeleteLike the Oxo Tower?
DeleteIn my opinion it is awful.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen Grayson Perry’s house...that is also Marmite
No, but I can imagine it. Another attention-seeker.
DeleteGlad I don't have to drive home to it every night. Some good scenes, though.
ReplyDeleteAt least in Scotland the neighbours are often a few miles away.
DeleteWonderful
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