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Inside Kellie's Castle

Kellie's Castle was built by William Kellie Smith, a Scottish planter, as love gift for his wife, Agnes. William was born in Dallas, North Eastern Scotland to farmer parents on 1st March, 1870. At the age of 20, he travelled to Malaya to seek his fortune. He made his fortune from tin and in 1896 he built Kellas house and he returned to Scotland to marry his sweet heart Agnes. He brought Agnes to Malaya, they were blessed with a daughter and a son. The rage at the time was  for the wealthy  to own a castle hence he built Kellie's castle. Unfortunately he died of  pneumonia in 1926 in Lisbon when he went there to collect his elevator lift. It would have been the first elevator lift in Malaya. Distraught Agnes went back to England leaving the uncompleted castle.
COMMENTS
Chiloedream said at 12:56 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Un beau chateau et une très belle histoire. Merci Teo.
Tishfish said at 12:56 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
A very sad story, but beautiful pics ! ! ! ! !
Yug said at 12:57 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Interesting, Years ago I liked very much to walk or to climb in old unfinished buildings. You remind me the atmosphere. Thank you. Lovely shots.
Mirella said at 1:10 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
A lot of architectural styles, perhaps too much. Interesting story. Thanks
Wildthing said at 1:34 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
The castle that never was. We all leave some unfinished business, but not ususlly in brick and mortar. nice shots of this folly, Teo.
YorkJodi said at 1:59 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Lovely photos, beautiful architecture... a sad story... Very interesting!! Thanks Teo
Eduardo.affonso said at 2:30 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
"The castle that never was", as Mike said. Husbands who build castles for their beloved wives are not that usual nowadays.
Ira said at 3:27 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Perfect photos both place. A very romantic and sad history.
Snooway said at 6:17 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
interesting story, thanks for the tour
Hhwind said at 2:56 a.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Thank you all man do a lot of foolish things in the name of love
Chilla said at 6:54 a.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Interesting building and story, nice shots!
Chaitiamma said at 1:06 p.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Superb shots Teo !!! Is the man in the picture looking for Kellie's gold ?
Lifequest22 said at 7:26 p.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Good photos--I love brick. Interesting history to go along.
Andre. said at 11:45 p.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Nice documentary. Well done
Babooshka said at 4:24 a.m. on Oct 6, 2008:
what a sad story, but love hurts... lovely pics
PaulBarfoot said at 12:53 p.m. on Oct 6, 2008:
Wonderful story and pictures. There is a similar story in the Thousand Islands which straddle the border between the US and Canada. See: http://www.boldtcastle.com/
Msisongkram said at 10:51 p.m. on Oct 6, 2008:
Hello friend, it's not foolish. It's LOVE! Though Love may hurts at times but it's always nice to be loved! By the way, a very good write up though it was sad but none or less it's a beautiful Tabblo!
Krisu said at 4:14 a.m. on Oct 7, 2008:
Lovely photos! A very good tabblo.
Siagian said at 12:50 p.m. on Oct 7, 2008:
a wonderful tour around a grand house!
MyIslandPenang said at 8:14 p.m. on Oct 8, 2008:
Great story and beautiful reminder of our Malaysia's Taj Mahal. Love it. Thanks for sharing Teo!
Jantass said at 8:58 p.m. on Oct 8, 2008:
EXCELLENT PICTURES AND LAYOUT ..INTERESTING STORY
Shenresi said at 3:43 a.m. on Oct 11, 2008:
wow,l what a beautiful castle and story, Teo!!! Thanks for the wonderful tour!!!
ConnieL said at 9:20 a.m. on Oct 11, 2008:
Nice tabblo, Teo. Enjoyed the photos and history of the castle.
Isralev said at 3:40 a.m. on Oct 12, 2008:
Very interesting, without your information I haven't see the building is uncompleted!
Candlepower said at 4:59 p.m. on Oct 17, 2008:
Beautiful building but such a sad story. Thank You!
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