The view from the Binn, Burntisland.wmv
Timelapse film of the views from the Binn hill (622feet) Burntisland, Fife. Film show traffic on the roads, railway and the river Forth.
Burntisland
Short video of binn hill in Burntisland, music by Nick Shovlin
Places to see in ( Burntisland - UK )
Places to see in ( Burntisland - UK )
Burntisland is a royal burgh and parish in Fife, Scotland, on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 6,269. It is known locally for its award-winning sandy beach, the 15th-century Rossend Castle, as well as the traditional summer fair and Highland games day. To the north of the town a hill called The Binn is a landmark of the Fife coastline; a volcanic plug, it rises 193 m (632 ft) above sea level.
The earliest historical record of the town was in the 12th century, when the monks of Dunfermline Abbey owned the harbour and neighbouring lands. The settlement was known as Wester Kinghorn and developed as a fishing hamlet to provide food for the inhabitants of Rossend Castle. The harbour was then sold to James V by the abbots of Dunfermline Abbey in exchange for a parcel of land.
Burntisland developed as a seaport, being second only to Leith in the Firth of Forth, and shipbuilding became an important industry in the town. In 1633 one of the barges, the Blessing of Burntisland, carrying Charles I and his entourage's baggage from Burntisland to Leith sank with the loss of Charles' treasure. In 1601, King James VI chose the town as an alternative site for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This was when a new translation of the Bible was first discussed, a project which James brought to fruition a decade later in the King James Bible.
Burntisland became an important port for the local herring and coal industries, and in 1847 the Edinburgh and Northern Railway opened from Burntisland north to Lindores and Cupar. By 1850 the world's first roll-on/roll-off rail ferry service was crossing the Firth of Forth between Burntisland and Granton, enabling goods wagons to travel between Edinburgh and Dundee without the need for unloading and re-loading at the ferries. (Passengers however had to disembark and use separate passenger ferries). This operated until 1890 when the Forth Bridge opened. In the late 19th century, the area experienced a short-lived boom in oil shale mining and processing at the Binnend Works.
The Burntisland Shipbuilding Company at Burntisland West Dock was founded in 1918 as an emergency shipyard for the First World War, specialising in cargo ships. In 1929 the yard introduced the Burntisland Economy steamship, which was designed to maximise fuel economy. The town is also home to the eleventh-oldest golf club in the world, Burntisland Golf Club (The 'Old Club', as it is known among its members). Although it is not a course-owning club, its competitions are held over the local course now run by Burntisland Golf House Club.
In the summer months the annual fair comes to town and there is also the second oldest highland games in the world held on the third Monday every July. The Beacon leisure centre has a 25m swimming pool with a wave machine as well as water flumes and a small children's pool with a variety of pool toys.
The Burntisland and District Pipe Band compete in Grade 3B after being promoted from Grade 4B after a successful 2014 season. The band are 2014 British, U.K and European and World Champions. The band is known throughout for its development with children in the local area, creating players that now compete in Grade 1.
Burntisland railway station is on the Fife Circle Line and provides direct links with Kirkcaldy to the north and Edinburgh to the south. However only the southbound platform provides step-free access.
Burntisland is served by Stagecoach bus service 7, which runs between Dunfermline in the west and Leven (via Kirkcaldy) in the east. The circular B1 service, operated by Bay Travel, covers most areas of the town.
( Burntisland - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Burntisland . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Burntisland - UK
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Binn Walk 2.wmv
27th July 2011. A walk in the sun.
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60009 at Burntisland with 1Z42 The Great Britain VII
BURNTISLAND 2011 BONFIRE NIGHT
Burntisland Day Release
Got my Social Worker on today, and took the A.S.B.O. Golden Girls on a day trip to Burntisland.
Drive From Burntisland To Cowdenbeath In Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland video of a cloudy day drive on the A909 road North from Burntisland to Cowdenbeath in Fife. Cowdenbeath is a town and burgh in west Fife, Scotland. It is located 5 miles north east of Dunfermline and 18 miles north of the capital, Edinburgh. The town grew up around the extensive coalfields of the area and became a Police Burgh in 1890.
Burntisland Mass pipes and Drums
Mass pipes and Drums making their way up Burntisland high street
Burntisland from the train 26/04/2013
Kinnoull Tower, Perthshire - DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Drone Flight
A castellated folly dramatically sited on the extreme edge of a high hill overlooking the River Tay. Built in the early 19th century, it consists of a round tower set between walls, battlements and arches. The surrounding land is a country park with nature trails through the woods.
The Tower is set in a forested landscape park, with trails leading through mature beech and pine woodland. There is also an arboretum, and wonderful views over the Tay valley.
The dramatic cliffs on the south side of Kinnoull Hill reminded the 9th Earl of Kinnoull of the lofty crags along the Rhine Valley in Germany, and the fairy tale castles that dot the rocky outcrops there. He felt that Perth needed its own version of those Rhine castles, so he erected fantasy towers atop Binn Hill, and here at Kinnoull Hill. In addition to the Tower, with its castellated battlements, the Earl built a large stone table for use as a picnic area. Kinnoull Hill was given to the city of Perth in 1924, and was part of Scotlands very first woodland park in 1991. Kinnoull Hill is linked to nearby Dechney Hill by Coronation Road, a route taken by monarchs travelling between Falkland Palace and Scone Palace.
William Nicholson Gravestone Parish Church Graveyard Burntisland Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the William Nicholson, Gravestone in the Parish Church Graveyard on ancestry visit to Burntisland, Fife. The surname Nicholson was first found in on the Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, where the first on record was Ottar Snaekollson who was the Chief of the MacNichols and attended the Council of Chiefs, held by MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, at Finlaggan on the Island of Islay about 1240. One of the first records of the name in Scotland was Maucolum fiz Nicol, who rendered homage to King Edward I of England in 1296 and the Nicholsons of Skye have Englished their name from Macnicol.In different records, Nicholson has been spelled MacNichol, MacNicol, MacNicoll, Nicolson, Nicholson, MacNicholas, MacNickle, MacNickel, MacNickell, MacNiccol, MacNychole and many more.
The London Festival of Railway Modelling - Alexandra Palace 2019
The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2019 at Alexandra Palace.
A few clips to give you a snapshot of The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2019 at Alexandra Palace for those who couldn't make it to the event, or for those who want to relive it!
Layouts include:
Johnstown Road
New Kensall Green
Harpenden East
Invicta Track
Ealing Road
Dunkow Road
Ballyconnell Road
Fleischmann Layout
Rolvenden K&E.S.R.
Lower Exbury
Wickwar
Fenchurch St Peter
00 Live Steam Club
Clearwater Harbour
Schweizer Kleinstadt (Small Swiss Town)
Warton Road Preservation Society
Lymebrook Yard
Arlingham
St Petroc
Eccleston
Thornbury Hill
Troutbeck Bridge
Binns Road Hornby Dublo 3 Rail
Burntisland 1883
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knapp hill timelapse 4-12-2013
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival & Burntisland Heritage Walks - Walk Fife Podcast 28
The Kingdom of Fife has lots to offer walkers this summer.
Sean lets us know about some upcoming events that will get people out walking and exploring.
We news from around Fife, advice and answers to some questions sent in about Sean’s waking challenge.
Burntisland Heritage Walks
To celebrate Burntisland Civic Week a guided evening historic walk will take place on Wednesday 20th June at 7.00pm. The walk winds around the centre of Burntisland, visiting the Burgh Chambers, the historic Parish Church, and Rossend Castle. This walk also takes place every Wednesday at 2pm during July and August.
On Saturday 23rd June at 11am the circular Outer Heritage Walk takes place and takes the walker from the High Street, to the golf course, across The Binn, and back via Kirkton Churchyard and Rossend Castle. This walk also takes place on the last Friday of July, August and September at 1.30pm.
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival
Kirkcaldy will be hosting it’s very first walking festival this coming July. The festival will run from the 14th through to the 22nd and will offer a something for every walker. The free festival will allow walkers to explore the coastal path, observe the well known seals basking on the shore alongside Seafield as well as many other activities all guaranteed to be enjoyable, informative and environmentally friendly. A fun and family-friendly festival of walking!
Lochbagging in Fife
Sean mentioned loch bagging in the last episode of our podcast and in this show he shares that we now have a new page on the Walk Fife website dedicated to this quirky and fun pastime. John Crawford the originator of Lochbagging very kindly produced a page for our community so they can get the bug to get out there and bag some lochs.
Counterfeit Walking Poles
Sean shares a warning about fake branded walking poles that are being sold through Amazon Marketplace and shares some advice on how to avoid falling foul of the counterfeiter and why fakes can potentially dangerous to the walker.
4000 Mile Questions
Sean has gathered together some of the most often asked questions about his 400 mile walking challenge and answers them and explains certain aspects of the challenge that some listeners may not be aware of.
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Algonquin Park - Lightning and Thunder on Burnt Island
This was taken on July 16, 2018.
This was a serious thunder storm that ripped apart a few of our portages. It made a bit difficult, but made for a memorable experience!
Gavin McLeod PTSD, Extreme 22 day pressups Fire challenge Burntisland
Gavin McLeod, guy on fire at edge of cliff for charity
stunt
The London Festival of Railway Modelling - 2019
Spring has arrived, the trees in front of the Alexandra Palace are pink with blossom as I walk from the station to join the long queue waiting for the exhibition doors to open. People are excited, many having started their day very early, travelling considerable distances to see the wonderful array of model railways covering all scales and scenarios from a lazy summers day somewhere on the USA’s East Coast to battle scenes depicting war zones around the world. Stands from most major manufacturers and retailers are present, offering and insight into the models that will be entering the market in the next year or so, along with tantalizing displays showing the products available today. There is an exited buzz about the place as word spreads along the queue that the doors have just opened. Please join me as we head towards the main hall for what promises to be an excellent day out. Layouts featured are listed below:
01:32 – Warton Road Preservation Society – Gauge: 3
06:11 - Pacific Electric - Los Angeles Tram System
07:17 - Severn Models
07:37 - Eccleston – Gauge: P4
09:00 - St Petroc – Gauge: 1
09:49 - Arlingham - Gauge: EM
10:22 - Lymebrook Yard - Gauge: N
11:04 - Arigna - County Roscommow - Gauge: OOn3
12:45 - North Foreland - Gauge: O
14:43 - Lighterman's Yard - Gauge: 2mm FS
15:53 - Binns Road - Hornby Dublo 3 Rail - Gauge: OO
17:47 - Little Ashton - Gauge: N
18:06 - OO Gauge Live Steam
18:25 - Habbaniya, Iraq 1941 - Gauge: 16.5mm & 9mm
18:35 - Burntisland 1883 - Gauge: P4
21:38 - Happisburgh Goods - Gauge O
22:19 - Llwyn Grug - Gauge: N
24:05 - Fleischmann Layout - Gauge: HO
25:01 - Rolvenden K&ESR - Gauge P4
26:21 - Wickwar - Gauge: N
28:13 - Clearwater Harbor – Gauge: On30
29:38 - Schweizer Kleinstadt (Small Swiss Town) - Gauge: Z
29:55 - Dapol - Gauge: OO
30:12 - Fenchurch St Peter - Gauge: OO
31:36 - Oldshaw - Gauge: EM
32:14 - TMC (The Model Centre) Display of Locomotives
32:49 - Invicta Track - Gauge: 1
33:34 - Hornby Hogwarts Express - Gauge: OO
33:43 - Kayreuth - Gauge: N
34:36 - Magantic - Gauge: On2
34:55 - Santa Barbara, California, USA - Gauge: N
35:40 - Putnam - Gauge: HO
37:31 - The Bridge at Remagen - Gauge: N
38:10 - Ballyconnell Road - Gauge: 15.75 representing Irish 5’3” gauge
38:40 - New Kensal Green - Gauge: OO
39:45 - Ealing Road - Gauge: OO
41:26 - Thornbury Hill - Gauge: OO
42:52 - Troutbeck Bridge - Gauge: OO
ScotRail Class 170 Turbostar in SPT Livery climbs from Burntisland 1051hrs 17-05-2009
ScotRail Class 170 Turbostar in SPT Livery climbs from Burntisland towards Kinghorn 1051hrs 17-05-2009