Places to see in ( Tain - UK )
Places to see in ( Tain - UK )
Tain is a royal burgh and parish in the County of Ross, in the Highlands of Scotland. The name derives from the nearby River Tain, the name of which comes from an Indo-European root meaning 'flow'. The Gaelic name, Baile Dubhthaich, means 'Duthac's town', after a local saint also known as Duthus.
Tain railway station is on the Far North Line. The station is unmanned; in its heyday it had 30 staff. The station was opened by the Highland Railway on 1 January 1864. From 1 January 1923, the station was owned by the London Midland and Scottish Railway. Then in 1949 the British railways were nationalised as British Railways. When the railways were privatised the station became part of ScotRail.
Notable buildings in the town include Tain Tolbooth and St Duthus Collegiate Church. The town also has a local history museum, Tain Through Time, and the Glenmorangie distillery. Tain has two primary schools -Craighill (pupils - 274, April 2011) and Knockbreck (pupils - just under 120, April 2011) - and a secondary school called Tain Royal Academy with 500 pupils in summer 2014.
Tain was granted its first royal charter in 1066, making it Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh, commemorated in 1966 with the opening of the Rose Garden by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The 1066 charter, granted by King Malcolm III, confirmed Tain as a sanctuary, where people could claim the protection of the church, and an immunity, in which resident merchants and traders were exempt from certain taxes. These led to the development of the town.
Little is known of earlier history although the town owed much of its importance to Duthac. He was an early Christian figure, perhaps 8th or 9th century, whose shrine had become so important by 1066 that it resulted in the royal charter. The ruined chapel near the mouth of the river was said to have been built on the site of his birth. Duthac became an official saint in 1419 and by the late Middle Ages his shrine was an important places of pilgrimage in Scotland. King James IV came at least once a year throughout his reign to achieve both spiritual and political aims.
A leading landowning family of the area, the Clan Munro, provided political and religious figures to the town, including the dissenter Rev John Munro of Tain (died ca. 1630). The early Duthac Chapel was the center of a sanctuary. Fugitives were by tradition given sanctuary in several square miles marked by boundary stones. During the First War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce sent his wife and daughter to the sanctuary for safety. The sanctuary was violated and they were captured by forces loyal to William II, Earl of Ross who handed them over to Edward I of England The women were taken to England and kept prisoner for several years.
Tain was a parliamentary burgh, combined with Dingwall, Dornoch, Kirkwall and Wick in the Northern Burghs constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918. Cromarty was added to the list in 1832.
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Scotland from Above - North Coast 500
Long open roads, vast scenic landscapes, wide meandering country tracks and some of Scotland’s finest coastal scenery are just a few of the memorable things that await you on the famous North Coast 500. So, strap yourself in and prepare for a road trip of a lifetime.
The North Coast 500 is a world-famous circular driving route starting in the ‘capital of the Highlands’, Inverness, and weaving its way along the west coast to Applecross, northwards to Torridon and Ullapool, before passing some of Scotland’s most northerly points, Caithness and John O’Groats. From there, journey south through Dingwall back to Inverness.
Here are some picturesque points you can see en route, or even stop off at for a longer stay:
Located in northern Wester Ross, Inverpolly is home to some of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland, including Stac Pollaidh, Cul Mor, and Cul Beag, and boasts incredible scenery and views no matter where you go.
A beautiful crescent of sand in Ullapool, Achnahaird Beach boasts a sandy plain and rock pools to explore, along with stunning views of Stac Pollaidh and other nearby mountains. Most of the surrounding landscape is part of the Inverpolly Nature Reserve, so keep your eyes peeled for wild cats, pine martens, golden eagles and more – a perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Make sure you make a stop to the see the historic ruin of Ardvreck Castle. This 15th century castle stands on the shores of Loch Assynt and is famous for its role in the turbulent events of 1650 involving the Marquis of Montrose.
Sitting on the banks of the Dornoch Firth, next up is Balblair Distillery – one of the oldest the world. Enjoy a tour and learn about the history of the distillery, how the vintage malt whiskies are produced and see why all the casks are ‘timed to perfection’.
Venture along the winding road to Kinlochewe through Glen Docherty for mesmerising views and a captivating atmosphere that will leave you in awe. Looking down the glen, you’ll catch your first glimpse of Loch Maree where you can see black-throated divers by the lochside. Loch Maree is the fourth largest fresh water loch in Scotland and features a series of scattered islands boasting natural woodlands of original Caledonian Pine Forest.
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and is the largest in the Northern Highlands. Admire its French chateau appearance and learn about the centuries of historic events that the castle has lived through.
Making the journey extra special, is venturing over Kylesku Bridge. This distinctively curved concrete bridge crosses the Loch a’ Chairn Bhain in Sutherland giving extraordinary views of the surrounding landscapes on the way.
Suilven, one of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland, is a real sight to see. Rising almost vertically from the bogs, lochs and moorlands of the Inverpolly Nature Reserve, it is a bold natural feature that you can see from miles away.
If you want to be stunned by a white sandy beach complete with unparalleled views, then make sure you pay a visit to Mellon Udrigle Beach. Back by dunes, framed by rocky headlands, featuring clear water, sparkling white sand and surrounded by stunning scenery, it’s a no-brainer that this beach is a must-visit, so get packing your bucket and spade!
Located in the north east near Portmahomack, the Tarbat Ness Lighthouse was engineered by Robert Stevenson in 1830 and overlooks the Dornoch Firth and out to sea – giving extraordinary panoramic views and the chance to spot some playful dolphins.
Explore the sheltered, sandy dunes and heather covered grasslands of Gairloch Beach. Venture on the surrounding walks and footpaths and keep your eye out for local wildlife, or visit the local town for a bite to eat in Gairloch.
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Discovering Tain
Tain is located in the far north east corner of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It's best known as the home of the Glenmorangie distillery and the famous Old Tom Morris golf course.
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W dzisiejszym filmie pokażemy wam naszą podróż w Góry Quiraing, czyli największe osuwisko w Wielkiej Brytanii, uznawane za najpiękniejsze na świecie!
Góry te znajdują się w Szkocji a dokładniej w północnej części Wyspy Skye. Widoki jakie to miejsce oferuje są tak piękne, że porównuje się je do parku Jurajskiego! I wcale nas to nie dziwi! W Szkocji odkryto wiele śladów pozostałości dinozaurów!
Miejsce to zostało także docenione przez producentów filmowych, którzy wiele razy wybierali je do realizacji ujęć filmowych!
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North Coast 500 NC500 Days 4 & 5 Tain to Wick
The North Coast 500, or NC500, is a 500 mile route around the coastal road of the Highlands of Scotland. We did the NC500 over 14 days and this is our video diary of that journey.
Today we travel from Tain to Wick, or just past Wick to stay 2 nights at the Ackergill Tower. The trip is 70 miles from Tain from Wick. Up the East Coast A9 in an anti-clockwise route around the NC500, North Coast 500.
Old Photographs Tain Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Tain, Easter Ross. Tain was granted its first royal charter in 1066, making it Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh. The charter, granted by King Malcolm III, confirmed Tain as a sanctuary, where people could claim the protection of the church, and an immunity, in which resident merchants and traders were exempt from certain taxes. These led to the development of the town. The early Duthac Chapel was the center of a sanctuary. Fugitives were by tradition given sanctuary in several square miles marked by boundary stones. During the First War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce sent his wife and daughter to the sanctuary for safety. The sanctuary was violated and they were captured by forces loyal to John Balliol. The women were taken to England and kept prisoner for several years. John Ross, born 29 January 1726, Tain, died March 1800, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a merchant during the American Revolution. He early relocated to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, and entered into mercantile pursuits, but in 1763 he went to Philadelphia, where he became a shipping merchant. He was on familiar terms with George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Robert Morris, and several entries in General Washington's diary, during the sittings of the convention to frame the United States Constitution, tell of engagements to dine with Mr. Ross at his country place, Grange Farm or the Grange, named after the home of Lafayette. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
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Situated in the harbour-village of Avoch, The Station Hotel features a family-friendly bar and restaurant which serves homemade food. Free Wi-Fi is available as well as free on-site parking.
A flat-screen TV and private bathroom is provided in each room at The Station Hotel, as well as tea/coffee making facilities.
The hotel’s seafood is sourced from local fishing boats, while most of the meat comes from in and around The Black Isles. Local cheese is also served, as well as a carvery featuring Roast sirloin of beef, roast Nairnshire pork or roast honey glazed Portmahomack gammon. A range of real local ales and 60 malt whiskies are served in the bar, as well as vodka and gin from Shetland.
Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club is under a 10-minute drive away and features a links course with views over the Moray Firth. Dolphin watching trips can be caught next to the harbour in Cromarty, which is 20 minutes’ drive.
Great Britain - Scotland - Glenmorangie Whisky distillery in Tain near Invergordon
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Glenmorangie Distillery - Tain, Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Royal Scotsman 66746 Arriving Tain
The Royal Scotsman 66746 Arriving Tain Railway Station 26/05/2018