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Cambridgeshire - Highfield Farm Touring Park Tour
A look around the site and facilities at HIghfield Farm Touring Park in Comberton near Cambridge.
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CITYROOMZ HOTEL - a melhor localização em Edimburgo, Escócia.
Olá, wanderlusters, tudo bem? Quem não gosta de ficar bem localizado, seguro e confortável numa viagem? O hotel Cityroomz, além de muito seguro, limpinho e muito confortável é perto de vários pontos de interesse para o turista, além de estar localizado numa rua cheia de restaurantes e lojas famosas, como a Boots, a Primark, a H&M, a Zara e muitas outras. Não posso deixar de mencionar que o Airlink 100, o ônibus que liga a cidade até o aeroporto, para bem em frente ao hotel, exatamente em frente mesmo. Como disse anteriormente, é a melhor localização em Edimburgo.
Crossraguel Abbey, Maybole , Scotland. Where the last Benedict Monk to lived in Scotland, Part:1
The Abbey of Saint Mary of Crossraguel is a ruin of a former abbey near the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland
The origin of the abbey's name refers to the ancient Cross of Riaghail (Latin form St Regulus) that stood on the spot.
Crossraguel was a Cluniac abbey and the monks - members of a branch of the Benedictines - were known as the Black monks after the colour of their clothes.
Founded in 1244 by Donnchadh, Earl of Carrick, following an earlier donation of 1225, to the monks of Paisley Abbey for that purpose. They reputedly built nothing more than a small chapel.
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Crossraguel Abbey was founded in 1244 by Duncan, 1st Earl of Carrick. The earl sought assistance from the abbot and monks of Paisley Abbey and provided them with land and funds. However, the Paisley superiors built only a small chapel for Crossraguel and kept the remainder for themselves. Upset at this, the earl took the case to law, seeking assistance from the Bishop of Glasgow, who ruled on the earl's behalf. He required not only that Paisley build the monastery at Crossraguel, but also that some of the monks from Paisley should be transferred there. These monks were given the authority to choose their own abbot. The abbot of Paisley, it was decreed, was not to interfere with Crossraguel's affairs, though he was allowed a yearly visit. All of Paisley's possessions in Carrick were to be handed over to Crossraguel, a ruling which the abbot of Paisley appealed to the pope in 1265, but to no avail.
Crossraguel was sacked in 1307 by the army of Edward I. It was rebuilt on a larger scale and remained a monastery until 1560, when the Reformation ended monastic institutions in Scotland. However, the few remaining monks were allowed to live out their time there until the last monk died in 1601. Some of the stone has been removed for local construction, but the Abbey ruins remain some of the most complete of any medieval religious house to survive in Scotland. Like Paisley Abbey, Crossraguel was of the Order of Cluny whose mission was to encourage pilgrimage. It is no accident then that Crossraguel is half-way between Paisley and Whithorn on the Ayrshire pilgrims' trail to the shrine of St Ninian in The Machars of Galloway. The site is looked after by Historic Scotland as a scheduled monument and is open to the public with an entrance charge.
The Kennedy family, Earls of Cassilis famously obtained the lands of Crossraguel Abbey through the torturing by Gilbert Kennedy, 4th Earl of Cassilis of Allan Stewart, the commendator at his castle of Dunure.
in Autumn, 1506, Montjoie (Gilbert Chauveau), French King of Arms, visited Crossraguel probably as part of his diplomatic missions regarding Scottish military support for King Hans (John) of Denmark. Montjoie had already spent time at the Court of King Henry VII of England before moving to Scotland and from there, visited Denmark. The record of him visiting Crossraguel is found in the Treasurer's Accounts of James IV, King of Scots - ‘Item, to Johne Beg, messingeir, to pas to Corsragwell and other places with writingis to warne of Montjoyis cummyng.
Crossraguel Abbey is one of the finest and most compleate medieval monasteries in Scotland. Closely link to Robert the Bruce, it survived the War of Independence of the 1300s (Wars of Independence is between Scotland and England before become United Kingdom in 1707) and prospered in the centuries that followed, Much of the present fabric was bulit in the 1400s, including the finely decorated chapter house and sacristy. The Kennedy family, who gained control of the abbey in the 1500s, added two of its most distinctive buildings: the fashionable tower house and the imposing gatehouse..
When the last monk had died round 1617 and the life of the abbey as a religious establishment was at an end, long after its religious role had ceased, The abbey was taken into state care in 1913.
Old Photographs Kilbirnie Ayrshire Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Kilbirnie a small town situated in the Garnock Valley area of North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland. It is located around 20 miles south west of Glasgow and approximately 10 miles from Paisley and Irvine respectively. Historically, the town built up around the flax and weaving industries before iron and steelmaking took over in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1740 there were only three houses; the population grew to 959 people by 1801. In 1851 Kilbirnie contained 5,484 people, due to the Industrial Revolution, hastened by the locality of the Ayr and Glasgow railways. During this time the town was a hub of industrial activity with 2 flax spinning mills, linen thread mills, wincey factories, 5 fishing net factories, 2 rope works, engineering works, mines and ironworks. The steelworks opened in 1841 and quickly became the main industry in the area causing an inpouring of people and during the early to mid 20th Century the town grew to its height of around 10,000 people. However, the industry entered a decline and was eventually closed. The Decoy Bride a film starring David Tennant and Kelly Macdonald was partially filmed in Kilbirnie. The suburb of Kilbirnie in the New Zealand capital of Wellington is named after the town. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
East Ayrshire's - Undiscovered Gems
East Ayrshire is full of undiscovered gems hiding in the many nooks and crannies of the region.
Explore Ness Glen and Loch Doon, just east of Dalmellington, for picturesque walks, stunning views, and peaceful landscapes, all topped off with afternoon tea in the Roundhouse Café at Loch Doon Dam. You can also discover Fort Carrick, a base for outdoor activities, and even call in at the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory on your way for spectacular views of the starry night sky.
Dunlop Dairy in Stewarton turn their farm produce milk into a range of delicious award-winning cheese which are sold through specialist wholesalers as well as in their farm shop. You can also purchase other local produces, such as free range eggs, milk and jam from the shop as well.
Just east of Kilmarnock, find your spirit at the Spirit of Scotland Sculpture on Loudoun Hill for a gentle walk along an abandoned railway line followed by an ascent of the hill for stunning views over the River Irvine and surrounding landscapes.
In Kilmarnock, enjoy a family day out at Dean Castle and Country Park for beautiful woodland walks, an educational History Trail, or head to the Palace to see world-class artefacts. Nearby, you’ll find the Dick Institute with exhibitions and permanent displays to browse. Enjoy the ultimate cooking experience at The Cook School, a 5 star venue that provides a fun and informal environment where you can learn to create effortless dishes. Rowallan Castle boasts winding streams, impressive woodlands, and even a Bronze Age settlement amongst the rolling greens of the world class golf course.
In Mauchline, learn about Scotland’s Bard at the Burns House Museum, where Burns’ once lived, and witness collections of rare, original objects and documents, as well as exploring the onsite library. Nearby you’ll find the Catrine House Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour where you can enjoy award-winning ice-cream made from milk and cream courtesy of their very own herd of pedigree Ayrshire cows. There is a play park for the little ones and a farm shop so you can take delicious local produce home with you.
Come and explore the undiscovered gems of Scotland’s East Ayrshire!
Loch Doon -
Ness Glen -
Scottish Dark Sky Observatory -
Spirit of Scotland Sculpture, Loudoun Hill -
Burns House Museum, Mauchline -
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock -
Dean Castle and Country Park, Kilmarnock -
Dunlop Dairy, Stewarton -
Catrine House Ice Cream Parlour, Mauchline -
Cook School, Kilmarnock -
Rowallan Golf Course, Kilmarnock -
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