Monday, October 04, 2004
Cruden Bay - The secret's out - Part 2
Oops somehow the links to some of the sights, sounds and surf at Cruden Bay were left out
Here's Slains Castle
The main reason for Slain's fame is Brahm Stoker's association with it. He would often come to holiday in Cruden Bay and was inspired by the cliffs and other surrounding scenery to write many of his books. While in Cruden Bay in 1895 he started work on what was to become his most famous book, 'Dracula', and it is said that the inspiration for this most famous vampire's home in Transylvania was Slains Castle. Indeed there is evidence to suggest that Count Dracula was to come ashore at Cruden Bay in early versions of the tale, but that this was later changed to Yorkshire.
Surf's up at Cruden Bay
And some great shots of the wee village
This shot of The Kilmarnock Arms has a very haunting look about it and if you're into things Scottish I recommend you bookmark the site Tartan TV
Here's Slains Castle
The main reason for Slain's fame is Brahm Stoker's association with it. He would often come to holiday in Cruden Bay and was inspired by the cliffs and other surrounding scenery to write many of his books. While in Cruden Bay in 1895 he started work on what was to become his most famous book, 'Dracula', and it is said that the inspiration for this most famous vampire's home in Transylvania was Slains Castle. Indeed there is evidence to suggest that Count Dracula was to come ashore at Cruden Bay in early versions of the tale, but that this was later changed to Yorkshire.
Surf's up at Cruden Bay
And some great shots of the wee village
This shot of The Kilmarnock Arms has a very haunting look about it and if you're into things Scottish I recommend you bookmark the site Tartan TV
