Strange night last night, full of unknown sounds, rustling, snorting and of course the insistent quacking of those ducks. We had also parked at a slight angle and the feeling of rolling out of bed whenever I awoke was most disconcerting. The lane was surprisingly busy, and the cars whizzing past went on well into the night. But this place did have a bonus when a Barn Owl began hunting right by MB. Much too dark for my camera to take any photos but so much better viewing than watching TV.
This morning I took a photo of that notice. Judging by the date, my deduction of old signage seemed to be correct.
About a 40-minute drive took us to Bolton Castle. This was where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned between 1568 and 1569 and is one of the country's best preserved medieval castles.
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| Mary's bedroom |
The castle had loads of rooms to visit and all in keeping with the era, and the day including two Falconry displays, archery and wild boars with their piglets to admire.
A monks cell
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| Indian Eagle Owl |
When the Peregrine/Sakar hybrid flew over the castle, well suddenly the skies were filled with pigeons. Great deterrent if pigeons are the bane of your life!
All day we spent reading the history boards, going from one room to another and watching the displays. Then there was the maze
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| Found the center eventually. Getting out was a different matter! |
Top- brewery, kitchens bottom-still part of the brewery and the medieval loo. 
The dungeons
Found these amusing
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Top left -the forge. Top right-armoury. Bottom left-wood store and cannons
Suddenly it was 4 pm and we still had to find somewhere to stop overnight. The Dales beckoned and somehow we found this wonderful place called Redmire Moor. Lovely views and loads of Grouse. We have internet, TV and clear skies. Maybe finally tonights the night we get to see the Milky Way.
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