Trail trek gifford to bolton Scotland nature trail
Trail trek walk from Gifford to Bolton in Scotland, East lothian.
An easy 4 mile there and back walk along the river. A small rural town of Gifford along Colstoun water track known locally as peddlers way. With decent paths and no major gradients. At Bolton you can see Bolton parish church where Robert burns family members are burred (Robert burns is a famous Scottish poet).
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Places to see in ( Haddington - UK )
Places to see in ( Haddington - UK )
The Royal Burgh of Haddington is a town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is the main administrative, cultural and geographical centre for East Lothian, which as a result of late-nineteenth century Scottish local government reforms, actually took the form of the county of Haddingtonshire for the period from 1889-1921. It lies about 20 miles (32 km) east of Edinburgh. The name Haddington is Anglo-Saxon, dating from the sixth or seventh century AD when the area was incorporated into the kingdom of Bernicia. The town, like the rest of the Lothian region, was ceded by King Edgar of England and became part of Scotland in the tenth century. Haddington received burghal status, one of the earliest to do so, during the reign of David I (1124–1153), giving it trading rights which encouraged its growth into a market town.
Today Haddington is a small town with a population of less than 9,000 people; although during the High Middle Ages, it was the fourth-biggest city in Scotland after Aberdeen, Roxburgh and Edinburgh. In the middle of the town is the Town House, built in 1748 according to a plan by William Adam. When first built, it inheld a council chamber, jail and sheriff court, to which assembly rooms were added in 1788, and a new clock in 1835. Nearby is the Corn Exchange (1854) and the County Courthouse (1833).
Haddington is located predominantly on the north-east bank of the River Tyne, and was once famous for its mills. It developed into the fourth-largest town in Scotland during the High Middle Ages, and latterly was at the centre of the mid-eighteenth century Scottish Agricultural Revolution.
As the county town of East Lothian, Haddington is the seat of East Lothian Council; with offices located at John Muir House behind Court Street. This building occupies the site of Haddington's twelfth century royal palace & adjoins the former Sheriff Court complex. As such Haddington is the home to East Lothian's administration, a boost to the status and local economy of the town. Retailers based in Haddington include: Tesco, Subway, Boots (the chemist), and Greggs, Aldi, The Co-operative Food amongst others.
Amisfield House was located east of Haddington, south of the River Tyne. Designed by architect Isaac Ware and built of Garvald red freestone for Colonel Francis Charteris, it was described in The Buildings of Scotland as the most important building of the orthodox Palladian school in Scotland. John Henderson built the walled garden in 1783, and the castellated stable block in 1785. The park in front of the house, possibly landscaped by James Bowie, is today entirely ploughed. A victim of dry rot, the house was demolished in 1928. All that remains of Amisfield today are the summer house, walled garden, ice house, chapel, and gates.
Lennoxlove House, a historic thirteenth-century house and estate, lies half a mile south of Haddington. Built by the Giffards of Yester, it was originally named Lethington. It was once home to the Maitland family, notably Sir Richard Maitland, and his son William Maitland of Lethington, Secretary of State to Mary, Queen of Scots'. The Maitlands left Lennoxlove in the seventeenth century, and it is now the seat of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon.
Hailes Castle is a mainly fourteenth-century castle about five miles south-west of Haddington. This castle, which has a fine riverside setting, belonged to the Hepburn family during the most important centuries of its existence. Since 1926, it has been the subject of a state-sponsored guardianship agreement, which is now under the auspices of Historic Scotland. It is open to the public without charge at all reasonable times.
Haddington sits on the A1 dual-carriageway linking Edinburgh with London. The town is currently served by the bus companies Perrymans, Prentice Coaches, Eve Coaches and Lothian Country Buses. These buses allow travel to Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and other towns and villages in East Lothian. With the withdrawal of many First Scotland East services in June 2012, the contracts for the 121 Haddington to North Berwick and the 123 Gifford Circle passed back to the Haddington- based firm Prentice Coaches. Haddington was served by a railway branch line which carried passengers from 1846 until 1949.
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Old Photographs Longniddry East Lothian Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Longniddry, Scottish Gaelic: Nuadh-Treabh Fada, a village in East Lothian. The Scottish Women's Rural Institute was founded here in 1917. John Knox, main figure in the Scottish Reformation and disciple of John Calvin spent significant time in Longniddry as tutor to the sons of the Douglas family who lived at the west side of the village. James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan lived in Longniddry from August 1964 with his mother and new stepfather William Carmichael before moving to London, England. The 18th century Gosford House, which is the seat of the Earl of Wemyss and March, stands on the eastern edge of the village.
Slade House Farm
Slade House Farm provides 3 luxury holiday cottages and is the ideal
location in the Peak District National Park for walking and cycling as
well as a central location for family holidays and re unions with friends
With exceptional views of the Derbyshire and Staffordshire countryside and bracing walks from its doorstep, Slade House Farm is a delightful retreat within the Peak District. All three holiday cottages have been renovated to designs by the award winning architect owner, Alan Philp.
Experience the tranquility and serenity of Slade House Farm throughout the four seasons - possibly the most idyllic, peaceful location in the Peak District.
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Breaking The Limits - East Lothian Open
A unique look into the trials and tribulations of an amateur tennis player as he prepares to make new ground at a tournament where he enjoys a cult following from fellow players and fans alike.
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Dunbar and Haddington were the worst affected towns in the East Lothian area by the heavy rain which persisted throughout the night .
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Abandoned Carmel College, Mongewell Park, Wallingford
The college was apparently the only Jewish College outside London in the country. In June 1997, the school was closed mainly owing to diminishing pupil numbers and financial difficulties, having been seriously affected by the termination of government assisted places by the Labour government; the grounds were sold to property developers. The school buildings are Grade II listed so I guess they awaiting the right developer may be a conference centre. Mongewell Park is a beautiful Thames-side location with the ancient Grim's Ditch ( Iron Age peoples built the earthworks around 300 BC) and the Ridgeway Path running through it.
There are many cultural references to it, Agatha Christie used the Manor House as setting for the Mouse Trap. Various films used the empty buildings as locations a movie on Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady. Kylie Minogue and The Kaiser Chiefs filmed a video here. There is also a connection to the Dambuster's Raid.
The place has lots of atmosphere.
There is a Wikipedia Page for Carmel College.
September 2014 South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) planning committee granted Comer Homes planning permission to build 35 houses, 113 flats, a swimming pool and restaurants at the former Carmel College site.
Carmel College was founded by Rabbi Dr Kopul Rosen in 1948 and closed in 1997
It was originally based at Greenham Common, Berkshire, but moved to Mongewell Park in 1952
Ash Farm Barn Holiday Cottages HD
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Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation for Holidays, Short Breaks and Business Travel.
A superb rural location in one of the most attractive areas of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Our 6 superior award winning barns can accommodate between 2 and 16 people and are ideal for group bookings up to 36 guests. Our single storey Old Dairy Cottage has fully disabled access (levelM3) for visitors with mobility difficulties.
The traditional farmyard barns and stables built in the early 18th century have been beautifully restored to provide visitors with exceptionally comfortable, stylish and warm accommodation.
The cottages enjoy a lovely peaceful location with panoramic views over surrounding meadows woodlands and valleys which also provide a habitat for deer, wild birds, badgers, foxes and wildlife. Spring water from the farm supplies the barns and farmhouses at our Ash Farm complex. Organic eggs and produce is available from the garden in season.
North Willingham is a perfect holiday location with easy access to the east coast with many popular coastal resorts and sandy beaches. The historic Roman city of Lincoln with its castle and cathedral is close to many of Lincolnshire's market towns, with an abundance of museums, theatres, antique centres and restaurants serving local cuisine. Complementary coarse fishing on the farm's own lake by arrangement.
For the more energetic there are a host of activities available including golf, horse riding, cycling and walking.
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Potticks Stable Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Bath
Potticks Stable is a beautiful 4 star self catering holiday let in Bath. The 2 bedroom holiday cottage sleeps 4 in one double and one twin bedroom. It has been recently refitted to a very high standard and offers beautiful views over the Wiltshire countryside from the patio outside.
Chateau Rural by Drone | Midi Pyrenees | France | Oliver's Travels
In the heart of Gascony, surrounded by landscapes of sunflower fields and hills, is the magnificent estate of Château Rural. This charming and historical residence is a true reflection of this traditional region and is a wonderful retreat for families and friends looking for authenticity and peace.
The foundations of the estate date back to the Middle Ages yet it was in the 18th Century when the existing château was created by a famous countess who designed the magnificent park featuring statues and a small chapel where locals could go and worship. In the 19th century the new owner added an innovative irrigation system using windmills, two of which remain to this day, alongside other historical features such as the ancient wine cellar and the château’s original towers.
Inside, the style of the modern-day château is one of rustic charm and rural warmth, with twelve charming bedrooms featuring sweet and comfortable furnishings, delightful living and dining rooms, a games room with French pool and a historic library featuring thousands of books.
The château’s managers, who live on site, are experienced instructors in yoga, pilates and circus arts and can host individual or group classes for guests in their fantastic yoga studio on the estate. Whether aerial yoga, meditation or Hatha and Vinyasa, this is the perfect place to practice yoga or pilates in a serene environment.
Outside you are surrounded by six acres of parkland featuring ancient oaks, wonderful walks and a swimming lake or stay closer to home and relax by the heated swimming pool. For the more active guests, you can kick a football around, play darts, ride the château’s bikes or play French pool in the games room. There are also tennis courts within walking distance, as well as golf, horse-riding and canoeing within a short drive.
Gascony is one of the most unspoilt and rural regions of France with a fantastic reputation for its gastronomy with amazing Farmer’s markets dotted around local villages and towns and many fine local producers of Grand Armagnac. Just ten-minutes away is the delightful hilltop village of Lectoure with its lovely restaurants, antique shops and a great market on a Friday morning or head to nearby Fleurance on a Tuesday morning to experience one of the largest markets in the region.
Other villages and hamlets in the area to explore include three of France's ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ within forty minutes by car; Fourcès, Larresingle and Montréal du Gers.
Further afield the cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux would make exceptional days out before returning to the peace and tranquillity of Château Rural.
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► SITE HISTORY: The first appearance of a house at Fonthill comes in 1533, when Sir John Mervyn purchased the estate and lived in a house surrounded by a park. A hundred years later Fonthill House, sometimes called Fonthill Antiquus, was owned by Lord Cottington, Chancellor of the Exchequer in Charles I’s reign.
The house and estate was sold to Alderman William Beckford, Lord Mayor of London, in 1745. He altered the house which was known as Fonthill Redivivus, redesigned the lake and built a temple and a pagoda.
But within 10 years the house burned down. A new house was built by him, known as Fonthill Splendens.
Splendens was near the site of the old one, and this was the property inherited by his son, the notorious William Beckford, in 1770. He was the author of “Vathek”, builder of Fonthill Abbey and called by Lord Byron “England’s wealthiest son”. He developed the Park, extended the Lake and built the grottoes, boathouse and new stables.
William Beckford decided to build Fonthill Abbey on high ground a mile south-west of Fonthill House in deep woodland and away from public roads. He demolished large parts of his former house for building materials for his new one, building a 12 foot high wall to enclose his new structure and 524 acres around it.
He commissioned James Wyatt to build it in 1796 and it took many years to complete, housing his superb collection of furniture and antiquities.
In 1823, William Beckford sold the estate to John Farquhar, a gunpowder contractor from Bengal, India. Within 2 years of this sale Fonthill Abbey fell down and Farquhar tried to sell all his land but died in 1826 intestate.
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TUCKEDAWAY | Church Farm Holiday Cottages, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire
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Martin & Sharon Hooper welcome you to their quality converted farm cottages situated on a family run beef farm in the heart of West Wiltshire .
Tucked away in a peaceful corner of the delightful village of Broughton Gifford, Church Farm can offer a choice of two tastefully renovated barns, all retaining original features and finished to a high standard.
Surrounded by open green countryside the cottages also boast the added attraction of a private coarse fishing lake, which is available for our guests to enjoy free of charge, and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
The farm also has its own farm shop supplying locally produced goods and our home produced beef.
The pretty village of Broughton Gifford offers a selection of footpaths and bridle ways, some of which criss-cross the farm, plus two village pubs, both in walking or cycling distance and both serving up a warm welcome, excellent food and fine ales.
Within easy reach is the saxon town of Bradford on Avon and the beautiful Georgian City of Bath, offering excellent sight-seeing and shopping opportunities. Other famous attractions in the area include the village of Lacock, famed for its appearance in many period dramas and more recently the acclaimed Harry Potter films. The picturesque village of Castle Combe, Westonbirt Arboretum and historical Stonehenge and Avebury are also just a short drive away.
The area also boasts a wealth of National Trust properties and gardens, two of which, Great Chalfield Manor and The Courts, are within easy walking distance of the farm.
Other leisure activities such as golf, horse riding, walking and cycling are all available close by. We have our own outdoor heated swimming pool, fishing lakes and use of tennis court by prior arrangement.
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Enford House Cottage, Wiltshire, Self catering holiday home
Enford House cottage is a stunning 4* self catering holiday home in Wiltshire. Very close to Stonehenge it has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and is a wonderful place for a holiday. Watch this video to learn all about it
Musselburgh Crusaders Charity Ride - My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
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On Sunday 30th September, myself and 10 other riders walked, trotted, and mostly cantered/galloped our way along the 22 miles to Gifford to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Not only did we raise £1220 for a wonderful cause, but we had a wonderful afternoon in beautiful countryside and company, and on lovely horses, hired from Saint Foin Stables. I am also proud to have qualified as a Musselburgh Crusader ... hurray!
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Cottage Holidays in Wiltshire | Watch & Find Out About the Accommodation & Locations
The Cottage Holidays in Wiltshire certainly are a widely used retreat if you wish to stay in the country. The video recording provides you with details about the getaways and how you may enjoy spending some time away in this popular countryside spot.
The Great Gildersleeve: Leroy's Pet Pig / Leila's Party / New Neighbor Rumson Bullard
The Great Gildersleeve (1941--1957), initially written by Leonard Lewis Levinson, was one of broadcast history's earliest spin-off programs. Built around Throckmorton Philharmonic Gildersleeve, a character who had been a staple on the classic radio situation comedy Fibber McGee and Molly, first introduced on Oct. 3, 1939, ep. #216. The Great Gildersleeve enjoyed its greatest success in the 1940s. Actor Harold Peary played the character during its transition from the parent show into the spin-off and later in a quartet of feature films released at the height of the show's popularity.
On Fibber McGee and Molly, Peary's Gildersleeve was a pompous windbag who became a consistent McGee nemesis. You're a haa-aa-aa-aard man, McGee! became a Gildersleeve catchphrase. The character was given several conflicting first names on Fibber McGee and Molly, and on one episode his middle name was revealed as Philharmonic. Gildy admits as much at the end of Gildersleeve's Diary on the Fibber McGee and Molly series (Oct. 22, 1940).
He soon became so popular that Kraft Foods—looking primarily to promote its Parkay margarine spread — sponsored a new series with Peary's Gildersleeve as the central, slightly softened and slightly befuddled focus of a lively new family.
Premiering on August 31, 1941, The Great Gildersleeve moved the title character from the McGees' Wistful Vista to Summerfield, where Gildersleeve now oversaw his late brother-in-law's estate and took on the rearing of his orphaned niece and nephew, Marjorie (originally played by Lurene Tuttle and followed by Louise Erickson and Mary Lee Robb) and Leroy Forester (Walter Tetley). The household also included a cook named Birdie. Curiously, while Gildersleeve had occasionally spoken of his (never-present) wife in some Fibber episodes, in his own series the character was a confirmed bachelor.
In a striking forerunner to such later television hits as Bachelor Father and Family Affair, both of which are centered on well-to-do uncles taking in their deceased siblings' children, Gildersleeve was a bachelor raising two children while, at first, administering a girdle manufacturing company (If you want a better corset, of course, it's a Gildersleeve) and then for the bulk of the show's run, serving as Summerfield's water commissioner, between time with the ladies and nights with the boys. The Great Gildersleeve may have been the first broadcast show to be centered on a single parent balancing child-rearing, work, and a social life, done with taste and genuine wit, often at the expense of Gildersleeve's now slightly understated pomposity.
Many of the original episodes were co-written by John Whedon, father of Tom Whedon (who wrote The Golden Girls), and grandfather of Deadwood scripter Zack Whedon and Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog).
The key to the show was Peary, whose booming voice and facility with moans, groans, laughs, shudders and inflection was as close to body language and facial suggestion as a voice could get. Peary was so effective, and Gildersleeve became so familiar a character, that he was referenced and satirized periodically in other comedies and in a few cartoons.
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Omaha, Nebraska | Wikipedia audio article
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Omaha, Nebraska
00:05:23 1 History
00:07:22 1.1 Pioneer Omaha
00:09:34 1.2 19th century
00:13:22 1.3 20th century
00:20:48 1.4 21st century
00:23:36 2 Geography
00:26:46 2.1 Neighborhoods
00:28:34 2.2 Landmark preservation
00:30:06 2.3 Climate
00:31:49 3 Demographics
00:31:58 3.1 2010 census
00:34:21 3.2 2000 census
00:36:08 3.3 People
00:43:07 3.4 Latinos in Omaha
00:43:17 4 Economy
00:44:58 4.1 Top employers
00:45:12 4.2 Tourism
00:46:37 5 Culture
00:48:05 5.1 Henry Doorly Zoo
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00:55:56 6 Sports and recreation
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01:03:20 7.1 Crime
01:05:37 8 Education
01:08:21 9 Media
01:09:48 10 Infrastructure
01:11:42 10.1 Transportation
01:15:55 11 Notable people
01:16:04 12 Sister cities
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Omaha ( OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, which includes Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. According to the 2010 census, Omaha's population was 408,958, having increased to 466,893 as of the 2017 estimate. This makes Omaha the nation's 40th-largest city. Including its suburbs, Omaha formed the 60th-largest metropolitan area in the United States in 2013, with an estimated population of 895,151 residing in eight counties. The Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, Nebraska-IA Combined Statistical Area is 931,667, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2013 estimate. Nearly 1.3 million people reside within the Greater Omaha area, comprising a 50 miles (80 kilometers) radius of Downtown Omaha, the city's center.
Omaha's pioneer period began in 1854, when the city was founded by speculators from neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. The city was founded along the Missouri River, and a crossing called Lone Tree Ferry earned the city its nickname, the Gateway to the West. Omaha introduced this new West to the world in 1898, when it played host to the World's Fair, dubbed the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. During the 19th century, Omaha's central location in the United States spurred the city to become an important national transportation hub. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the transportation and jobbing sectors were important in the city, along with its railroads and breweries. In the 20th century, the Omaha Stockyards, once the world's largest, and its meatpacking plants gained international prominence.
Today, Omaha is the home to the headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies: mega-conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway; one of the world's largest construction companies, Kiewit Corporation; insurance and financial firm Mutual of Omaha; and the United States' largest railroad operator, Union Pacific Corporation. Berkshire Hathaway is headed by local investor Warren Buffett, one of the richest people in the world, according to a decade's worth of Forbes Magazine rankings, some of which have ranked him as high as No. 1. Omaha is also the home to five Fortune 1000 headquarters: Green Plains Renewable Energy, TD Ameritrade, Valmont Industries, Werner Enterprises, and West Corporation. Also headquartered in Omaha are First National Bank of Omaha, the largest privately held bank in the United States; three of the nation's largest 10 architecture/engineering firms: DLR Group, HDR, Inc., and Leo A Daly; the Gallup Organization, of Gallup Poll fame; and its riverfront Gallup University. Enron began in Omaha as Northern Natural Gas in 1930, before taking over a smaller Houston company in 1985 to form InterNorth, which Kenneth Lay moved permanently to Houston, in 1987. First Data, another Fortune 500 company, was founded in Omaha in 1971 and headquartered there until the late 90's. ConAgra Brand ...