The BIG Pineapple

This is one of the most bizarre buildings in Scotland. You can see that it is in the shape of a pineapple, very prickly. The pineapple is 45 feet high. There are 4 chimneys that look like vases on the roof. They circulate the heated air through the cavities in the walls. This summer home was built in 1761 and can be rented as a holiday home if desired.

This was a birthday present for the Earl of Dunnmore's wife, Susan. There is a 6 acre brick walled garden and a haven for wild life on the property. Because this is now private property this is all we could see.

Now why the PINEAPPLE in Scotland? I know you are wondering like we did. Well, remember Columbus? Well in 1493, he discovered pineapples in the Caribbean and brought some back to the Queen in England. It was quite a delicacy and only the rich could afford them. If you traveled to a place that had pineapples, upon your return you would have a small metal pineapple placed on the top of your metal fence. This was to flaunt your riches.