Kelburn is supposedly the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family, and probably built before 1200 AD.
In 1977 the tenth Earl of Glasgow and his wife, opened most of Kelburn’s grounds and gardens to the public and introduced new attractions.
I imagine the upkeep on this place, could put a strain on even an Earl's budget.
This is Kelburn.
This is Kelburn on drugs.
Just kidding about the drugs... I think.
It seems an earlier attempt to restore the castle walls used a cement, or stucco if you will, that is actually damaging the original stone walls, and must be removed/replaced in a couple of years.
So the Earl and his Mrs, got permission from
Historic Scotland to bring four (in)famous graffiti artists from Brazil, and paint the place.
They say the project's point is, “whilst challenging the public’s understanding of both urban graffiti art and the British institution the building represents.”
I think, they are trying to draw more tourists to help pay for the massive cement job, only two years away.
Lot's more pictures.