The disrespect turns my stomach.

[Meggers]

I actually heard about this on NPR, torn between a homeowners right and preserving history. The paint job does not raise my eyebrow as much as the Brazilian flag flying above the St Andrews in Scotland?

you are so right...that really does take the cake.

oops, sorry to be a gravedigger, guys. I got to poking through old threads and realized this has been inactive for awhile.

[kiltedRTR]

I can understand people being upset about this, but is this particular castle or mansion a huge symbol of the country? If not then let the owner keep it as long as the paint does not damage the structural integrity of the building.

Then again, should I even have an opinion on the matter seeing as how I'm not Scottish or from the UK and am not a British historian.

[Meggers]

I can understand people being upset about this, but is this particular castle or mansion a huge symbol of the country? If not then let the owner keep it as long as the paint does not damage the structural integrity of the building.

Then again, should I even have an opinion on the matter seeing as how I'm not Scottish or from the UK and am not a British historian.

still legit to have an opinion Afterall, you are a fellow human!

I actually am with Taygrd being more annoyed with another nations flag hanging above Scotlands flag in Scotland.

[xman]

I don't think it's disrespectful at all, but creative and charming. It might not be to everyone's taste and we can certainly debate the permanence of it, but for me it is a delight.

[Cowher]

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This is a historical place. It should not be defaced. If they want to tag a massive building that has no history then it's no issue. But this is wrong.

[Larry124]

An eccentric Earl. I'm Shocked. Shocked!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

An eccentric Earl. I'm Shocked. Shocked!

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[Andy Proffitt]

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This is a historical place. It should not be defaced. If they want to tag a massive building that has no history then it's no issue. But this is wrong.

The difference is the castle is private property and the Washington Monument is a Public Monument/Public property. See also the End of Nose Doctrine.
And as OC Richard noted, nothing this tacky would wind up in Disneyland.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Tee-hee! I think it's fab. I know Patrick Glasgow and, yes, he is flamboyant-- has he defaced Kelburn Castle? No, not really. After all it's just paint and in the Scottish weather I doubt it will last more than a few years. You also have to remember that this probably wasn't done in the wee hours of the day when no one was looking-- I'm sure both the Arts Council and Glasgow's local council (as well as Historic Scotland) would have been involved in granting permission for this to be done well before the fact.

So I say, "Well done Patrick! You've brought a spot of colour to Largs."

[TheNaughtyScot]

Tee-hee! I think it's fab. I know Patrick Glasgow and, yes, he is flamboyant-- has he defaced Kelburn Castle? No, not really. After all it's just paint and in the Scottish weather I doubt it will last more than a few years. You also have to remember that this probably wasn't done in the wee hours of the day when no one was looking-- I'm sure both the Arts Council and Glasgow's local council (as well as Historic Scotland) would have been involved in granting permission for this to be done well before the fact.

So I say, "Well done Patrick! You've brought a spot of colour to Largs."

I would agree with this comment. Glasgow has a very youthful flair to it these days with color and excitement. However, I'm sure that this will probably only remain as a temporary exhibit.