Architecture

Kisimul Castle

Kisimul Castle
Kisimul (also Kiessimul or Chisimul) Castle is a small medieval castle located in the centre of Castlebay on Barra, an island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The earliest documentary record of Kisimul Castle dates from the mid 16th century.[1] The castle is completely surrounded by water and has never fallen to an enemy. The name of the castle comes from the Gaelic words cios (tax) and mul (mound). Kisimul was abandoned in 1838 when the island was sold, and the castle's condition deteriorated.
7'' x 10''
original drawing with print of same

Oast Houses

Oast Houses

An oast, oast house or hop kiln is a building designed for kilning (drying) hops as part of the brewing process. They can be found in most hop-growing (and former hop-growing) areas and are often good examples of vernacular architecture. Many redundant oasts have been converted into houses.

20'' x 24''
oil on canvas