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.
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Edinburgh – Fort William! Enjoy a Long Weekend by Train
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland has an abundance of attractions, including; Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Dungeons, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. After exploring Edinburgh catch a 5hr train to Fort William in the Highlands of Scotland, to soak up the incredibly landscapes. Take a ride on the Nevis Range Gondola or take a boat tour with Crannog Cruises or indulge and have afternoon tea in the stunning setting of Inverlochy Castle.
Come to life in Fife
There really is something in the air in Fife. It’s the Kingdom with a bit of spark, where you can follow in the footsteps of golfing greats and Outlander stars. Or, you can experiences high speeds on stretches of fine sands as you try land-yachting or in a high performance vehicle on Knockhill Racing Circuit. How will you come to life in Fife?
Perhaps you’ll delve into the region’s fascinating and varied history, exploring places such as Dunfermline Abbey, Incholm Abbey and the Secret Bunker. You could try your hand at hickory golf, see beautiful scenery from the coastal path, or take the train over the stunning Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get up close to Fife’s wildest residents at the Scottish Deer Centre and when it’s time for refreshments, choose from modern breweries and distilleries or dine in one of Fifes many quality restaurants.
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Eden Mill Distillery & Brewery:
Kingsbarn Distillery:
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Old Photographs Auchtermuchty Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Auchtermuchty, Scottish Gaelic: Uachdar Mucadaidh, meaning upland of the pigs a town in Fife. Until 1975 Auchtermuchty was a royal burgh, established under charter of King James V in 1517. There is evidence of human habitation in the area dating back over 2,000 years, and the Romans are known to have established a camp in the south east corner of the town. In the past, the linen industry was a major source of work in the town, but in the early 18th century the firm of John White was established, bringing the town its first foundry, there were two eventually. There was even a whisky distillery in operation from 1829 to 1929, when Prohibition in the U.S.A. led to its closure. The town was used as the location for Tannochbrae in the 1990s ITV series Dr. Finlay. Craig Reid and Charles Reid were born in Leith on 5 March 1962, and grew up in Edinburgh, Cornwall and Auchtermuchty. When they lived in Auchtermuchty they attended Bell Baxter High School. After several punk rock bands at school they formed the Proclaimers in 1983
Scottish New Years Day Pitlochry Perth Scotland
Another excellent Pitlochry New Year's Day Street Party, Scottish dancing, pipe band, clown for more info
Old Photographs Kelty Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Kelty, Scottish Gaelic: Cailtidh, a former coal mining village in the heart of the old mining heartlands of Fife. It is situated on the Fife and Perthshire boundary. The Fife Coal Company was established in 1872, by which time three deep mines had already been sunk in the area. The Lindsay Mine was sunk close to the railway station and about half a mile east of the village in 1873. It employed an average of 820 men and continued in production until 1965, finally being abandoned two years later. Many more pits were to follow, the Aitken pit was sunk in 1899 and continued to employ an average of 1300 men until mining ceased in 1963, while the Lumphinnan pits employed an average of 600 men from 1896 to 1966. The village of Kelty lies immediately to the east of the M90 motorway just before, if you are heading north, it passes from Fife into Perth & Kinross. To its east is Loch Ore and, beyond, the villages of Ballingry and Lochore, while a little over a mile and a half to the south east is Cowdenbeath.
MUNROS: The pictured 1047m Munro Creag Mhor towers above Glen Lochay.
Soon the pines will be falling everywhere -
Village children always fighting for fair share -
And the six-o-nine goes roarin' down the creek -
As Parson Lee prepares his service for next week -
I saw grandma yesterday down at the store -
Well she's really lookin' fine for eighty-four -
And she asked me if some time I'd fix the barn -
Poor old girl, she needs a man down on the farm -
Chorus: -
And it's good old country comforts in my bones -
Just the sweetest sound my ears have ever known -
Just an old fashioned feeling in my bones -
Country comforts and the road that's going home -
Down at the mill they've got a new machine -
Foreman says it cuts manpower by fifteen -
Oh, but that ain't natural old man Grayson says -
'cause he's a horse-drawn man until his dying days. -
(Bernie Taupin, Elton John) -
The 1047m Munro Creag Mhor towers above Glen Lochay......
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M71 Passenger Bus Drive To Dunfermline Fife Scotland
Tour Scotland video of the M71 passenger bus drive from just over the Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh to Dunfermline on ancestry visit to Fife. It is often better to take a bus into Edinburgh on a visit as parking for cars is limited and expensive.
GB3 at Freuchie.MOD
Working 1Z49, Inverness - Edinburgh via Dundee leg of the Great Britain3 tour, 70013 Oliver Cromwell climbs from Ladybank to Falkland Road summit. 13/4/2010
Cool and Unstable July Weather in Denmark
From various locations in Denmark during July 2015