Kelburn Castle

I've come close to Blipping this a couple of times in the last 2 years when I've been nearby but never quite got round to it.

Decided to make the effort today as the days of the Graffiti art are numbered!

The artwork which cost around £20,000 was completed by Brazilan artist in 2007 and features a psychedelic series of interwoven cartoons depicting surreal urban culture.

Last year, the mural was named as one of the world's top 10 examples of street art, on a par with Banksy's work in Los Angeles and the Favela Morro Da Providencia in Rio de Janeiro.

Unfortunately Engineers have discovered that the harling on the wall is causing damage to the castle's stonework. Its owner, the Earl of Glasgow who had been fighting for its retention has therefore reluctantly agreed to its removal.