Places to see in ( Kinross - UK )
Places to see in ( Kinross - UK )
Kinross is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It was originally the county town of Kinross-shire. The site of the original parish church and churchyard are located down a small wynd overlooking Loch Leven, a little away from the town.
Kinross was originally linked by railway to Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire until the rail links gradually disappeared. At one time three independent railway companies had their termini at the town. The Fife and Kinross Railway came from the east, the Kinross-shire Railway came from the south and The Devon Valley Railway came from the west. Recently Kinross has expanded considerably, especially since the construction of the M90 motorway - the main north-south artery which bypasses the town. Many people working within a commuting radius of Kinross have settled in the town owing to its convenient central location and excellent local amenities. Loch Leven is also a popular holiday base for tourists, who especially appreciate its proximity to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Perth and St Andrews (all lying within an hour's drive of Kinross).
The burgh is attractively located on the shores of Loch Leven, and there are boat trips around the loch and to Loch Leven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was famously held prisoner in 1567. There are roughly 4000-5000 people living in Kinross. The vast majority of children living in Kinross will attend Kinross High School, with the others also possibly attending local private schools such as Dollar Academy.
Kinross was also the home of Flight Sergeant George Thompson whose posthumous Victoria Cross in 1945 is often cited as the best merited of the entire air war. He was the wireless operator in a Lancaster of No. 9 Squadron on a dawn raid against the Dortmund-Ems Canal when the plane was struck by a salvo of two 88mm shells.
Kinross offers many opportunities for getting out and being active, with countless options for walking and cycling in the local area. A recently developed path called the Loch Leven Trails has been developed which offers 12.5 km of walking and cycling heritage trail around the shoreline of Loch Leven. It begins at RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve via Findatie to Kinross Pier/Kirkgate Park. The local leisure centre in Kinross - Loch Leven Leisure also opportunities for all ages and abilities to stay active all year round. Kinross also has 3 amateur football teams. Kinross AFC who currently play in the Fife Kingdom Caledonian Football League. Fossoway AFC who play in the Fife 1st division and Portmoak AFC who play in the Perthshire 3rd division.
( Kinross - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Kinross . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Kinross - UK
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Sea Eagles at Vane Farm RSPB Reserve - Ken Jack
Three young sea eagles have become regular visitors to Vane Farm RSPB Reserve on Loch Leven in Scotland.
Loch Leven, Scotland
music: Reed Adventures / Album: Reed Adventures
Happy Christmas from Loch Leven's Larder
Here at Loch Leven's Larder we've got sleigh-loads of gifts in our shop, the very finest ingredients in our deli, and fresh organic vegetables from our farm, all ready to make your Christmas wonderful. Don't forget our award-winning cafe, the perfect place to take a little time out. We're just three miles from Kinross and easily accessible from all over Scotland, just a few miles of the M90. Come and see us soon!
Stay at the Loch Leven Hotel
Historic 12 bedroom hotel on the shore of Loch Leven ideally situated between Oban and Fort William amidst some of the finest scenery in Scotland.The Loch Leven hotel offers guests a warm highland welcome with comfortable rooms, great food and great views. The hotel is only a few miles from Glencoe.
For more information please contact our friendly staff on Tel:01855 821236 or e-mail:reception@lochlevenhotel.co.uk wlochlevenhotel.co.uk
The soundtrack: Country Ways can be purchased directly from itunes under the album coolhighway, artist Tony hardley.
Photography and visual prentation supplied by scotphoto.com
Winter Loch Leven And West Lomond Hills Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland sunny Winter 4K travel video of Loch Leven in Perthshire and the West Lomond Hills in Fife on visit to Kinross. Loch Leven, Scottish Gaelic: Loch Lìobhann, is a fresh water loch located immediately to the east of Kinross in the Perth and Kinross council area, central Scotland. There is an all abilities path around the loch, known as the Loch Leven Heritage Trail, which can be accessed from seven different car parks around the loch at Kinross Pier; Kirkgate Park; Burleigh Sands; Loch Leven's Larder; Findatie; RSPB Loch Leven car park; and the car park at the Cashmere Factory. The name Lomond Hills was first recorded Lomondys in 1315, and may derive from a Pictish cognate of Welsh llumon, meaning beacon. The steep sides are volcanic in origin. The Lomond Hills have a rich and varied history. From the Iron Age are the remains of several hill forts. In more recent history, the Lomond Hills were mined for limestone, ore and lead, although there are no longer any working quarries there today. The Lomond Hills lie within the boundaries of Fife Regional Park, renamed the Lomond Hills Regional Park
The RSPB Centre for Conservation Science - Rhys Green
Principal Conservation Biologist, Rhys Green, talks about his work at the RSPB and Cambridge University and looks back at some of his career highlights in conservation.
Sea Eagles East of Scotland
A few clips of Sea Eagles, during the re-release operation in the East Coast of Scotland. I had the privilege of being shown round the secret site by my cousin, i've made this video for him to use as part of his University presentation.
Arne RSPB
Recorded on December 26, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.This is are trip to Arne RSPB nature reserve were we saw deer and stags
Perth, Scotland - Riverside walk along River Tay
Walk along River Tay to get stunning view of Perth city centre.
Enjoy the nature of Rodney Gardens and the sculptures in the Norie-Miller trail.
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Pike fishing Lancaster UK
Caught on live bait, Tommy Ruff ! ( Pope Fish ! )
RiverWatch - Nature Reserve Derry Northern Ireland Part 6
Everio Videos. By Matthew S
2018 Scotland’s Larder at the Royal Highland
Story clip of what was on offer
A summer's day at Loch Leven.
A gorgeous June afternoon near the Isles Of Glencoe Hotel in Ballachulish.
Dawn Chorus at RSPB Rainham Marshes on 19th May 2013
Pink Footed geese at dawn
Pink footed geese at West Water reservoir, West Linton, Scottish Borders. Just after dawn on November 1, 2015.
The Wild Side of Fife
The Glenfarg Folk Club hosts a song writing competition each year during their annual Folk Feast.
The theme for 2017 was “Wildlife” and all money raised went to Vane Farm, the RSPB Nature Reserve at Loch Leven in Fife. Humour and nonsense is positively encouraged and the 2017 winner was George Machray with “The Wild Side of Fife”
Loch Leven, Pap of Glencoe, Ballachulish Peninsula
Ballachulish peninsula reaching out into Loch Leven, treating with breathtaking views across waters to the impressive mountains of the West Highlands, Pap of Glencoe and towards Ballachulish Bridge and the towering peaks of Beinn a'Bheithir at the end.
Loch Leven- Ballachulish- hotel room- Joe
Recorded on April 13, 2012 using a Flip Video camera.
Bean Geese
Two birds (orange legs and different head shapes) with Pink Footed Geese, Downholland Moss Lancashire February 2010.
Both birds are of the race rossicus