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Python pilgrims keep up the fun | Python pilgrims keep up the fun |
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There was no shortage of knights, cardinals and bearded ladies around the grounds of Doune Castle as fans marked the third annual Monty Python Day. | |
Built by Robert Stewart in the 14th Century, the keep appeared as Castle Anthrax in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. | Built by Robert Stewart in the 14th Century, the keep appeared as Castle Anthrax in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. |
Since then, thousands of devout fans have made their way to the castle, outside Stirling. | Since then, thousands of devout fans have made their way to the castle, outside Stirling. |
Tickets for Sunday's event were restricted to 500. | |
Fans who made their way to the jamboree of Python-themed silliness, took part in a coconut conga and the Python Idle talent competition. | Fans who made their way to the jamboree of Python-themed silliness, took part in a coconut conga and the Python Idle talent competition. |
Also in attendance was original cast member Carol Cleveland. | Also in attendance was original cast member Carol Cleveland. |
There's an amazing legacy of people that follow Monty Python Nick FinniganHistoric Scotland | There's an amazing legacy of people that follow Monty Python Nick FinniganHistoric Scotland |
Coconut shells, which were used by characters in the film to mimic the sound of horses, were a feature as Python pilgrims showed up to clip-clop their way about the grounds. | Coconut shells, which were used by characters in the film to mimic the sound of horses, were a feature as Python pilgrims showed up to clip-clop their way about the grounds. |
Billed as the "silliest yet", dozens of actors performed scenes from the film and the TV series, including the dead parrot sketch, at key locations around the castle. | Billed as the "silliest yet", dozens of actors performed scenes from the film and the TV series, including the dead parrot sketch, at key locations around the castle. |
The first Monty Python Day was held at Doune Castle, six miles north-west of Stirling, in 2005 to mark the 30th anniversary of the film. | The first Monty Python Day was held at Doune Castle, six miles north-west of Stirling, in 2005 to mark the 30th anniversary of the film. |
Nick Finnigan, of Historic Scotland, which hosts the event, said: "For the first one, we made it an open public event, but 1,400 turned up. | Nick Finnigan, of Historic Scotland, which hosts the event, said: "For the first one, we made it an open public event, but 1,400 turned up. |
Thousands of fans have made their way to Doune Castle over the years | Thousands of fans have made their way to Doune Castle over the years |
"It was fantastic, but very anarchic, so we've limited this year's event to 500 tickets, and we're delighted that we're sold out. | "It was fantastic, but very anarchic, so we've limited this year's event to 500 tickets, and we're delighted that we're sold out. |
"There's an amazing legacy of people that follow Monty Python, including children. | "There's an amazing legacy of people that follow Monty Python, including children. |
"We find that we're getting cases where there's an 11-year-old boy coming out and being able to say verbatim a 15 minute sketch. | "We find that we're getting cases where there's an 11-year-old boy coming out and being able to say verbatim a 15 minute sketch. |
"Clearly there's a lot of interest going on to a next generation of fans". | "Clearly there's a lot of interest going on to a next generation of fans". |
Jo Selwood, 28, who was dressed as Tim the Enchanter from Holy Grail, attended the World Coconut Orchestra in London earlier in the year. | Jo Selwood, 28, who was dressed as Tim the Enchanter from Holy Grail, attended the World Coconut Orchestra in London earlier in the year. |
She told the BBC Scotland news website: "I wouldn't miss it for the world. It's a chance to be a geek in the company of other geeks." | She told the BBC Scotland news website: "I wouldn't miss it for the world. It's a chance to be a geek in the company of other geeks." |
Although the event has only been running for three years, the castle's popularity with Python fans is credited with attracting up to a third of its 25,000 annual visitors. | Although the event has only been running for three years, the castle's popularity with Python fans is credited with attracting up to a third of its 25,000 annual visitors. |
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