SNOW COVERED RIVER NITH, DUMFRIES SCOTLAND UK..
A FILM ABOUT DUMFRIES SCOTLAND ON A COLD WINTERS DAY. THE RIVER NITH FLOWS THROUGH THE CENTRE OF THE TOWN. THE TWO BRIDGES ARE THE BUCCLEUCH STREET BRIDGE AND THE DEVORGILLA BRIDGE WITH THE SMALL TOLL HOUSE SITTING AT THE END OF THE DEVORGILLA BRIDGE. THE HOUSE IS NOW A MUSEUM.
River nith devorgilla bridge dumfries
A short film to show
how much silt grass weeds and trees that are restricting the flow of the river and how it has blocked one of the archways of the Devorgilla bridge. All this In the area of the town that floods Dumfries on a regular basis causing major disruption to Dumfries businesses including our emergency services.
Dumfries Fairtrade Cotton Bunting across the Devorgilla bridge March 2011
Fairtrade supporters in Dumfries, Scotland have been hand decorating Fairtrade cotton bunting for the world record attempt. The bunting was beautifully decorated by groups across in Dumfries and by visitors to the Environment Fair. We were impressed with the creativity shown -- sewing, embroidery, sequins and sticking - all in the Fairtrade colours of blue, green and black. Bunting was made by young and not so young. Finally on Saturday 12th March 350 triangles held together with safety pins were strung across the Devorgilla Bridge, over the River Nith to mark the end of Fairtrade fortnight 2011. More photos and information on the campaign to make Dumfries a Fairtrade town on our website:
THE STATE OF OUR WHITESANDS DUMFRIES SCOTLAND
This film has been made to show the people of Dumfries and beyond what our Whitesands in Dumfries is like. The Whitesands area in Dumfries is where the river Nith flows through the centre of the town. There is a very ancient and iconic bridge that has spanned the river for hundreds of years. This is the area of the town that most visitors come to view the river the ancient bridge and the caul that the river flows over . It is also the area where our towns car parks are situated right next to the river and a short walk to the town centre. As you will see in the film it is very run down and requires a major clean up. The local council want to see more tourists visit our town and when they do they are confronted with the area being run down. As you will see it is not by litter as the bins are bursting at the seams. I would hope that the local council if they view this film they will act upon what the film shows.The council have recently employed more consultants to see what can be done to improve the town centre. The river and the Whitesands should certainly be high priority as this is the place most visitors view first as they will probably park their vehicles on the Whitesands. The council want to build earth bankings on the whitesands and high walls and tear the steps off our ancient Devorgilla bridge to make way for their earth bunds as part of their idea of a flood defence system for the town. Dumfries has four councillors that cover the town centre and the Whitesands. Thousand of people have signed a petition that don't want earth bunds within the centre of Dumfries. So if you would like to see the Whitesands cleaned up you can contact them. The general e mail address for the council is as follows cis@dumgal.gov.uk. you can also contact your local members of Parliament at their Dumfries offices,
Thank you for watching the film. I realise that it shows this area of the town in poor light, but we believe the people have the right to see this and how the area has been left to deteriorate to what you see in the film.
Whitesands, Dumfries, Flooding
Flooding at the Whitesands, Dumfries on 6th December 2015.
RIVER NITH DUMFRIES SCOTLAND.
A film of a peaceful river Nith Dumfries at the end of January 2011. The bridge is the Devorgilla bridge. This is the oldest footbridge that spans the river in the town centre.
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Places to see in ( Dumfries - UK )
Places to see in ( Dumfries - UK )
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. Dumfries is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was a civil parish and became the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South. People from Dumfries are known colloquially as Doonhamers.
Like the rest of Dumfries and Galloway, of Scotland's three major geographical areas Dumfries lies in the Southern Uplands. The river Nith runs through Dumfries toward the Solway Firth in a southwards direction splitting the town into East and West.
Dumfries has a long history as a county town, and as the market town of a surrounding rural hinterland. Dumfries is a relatively prosperous community but the town centre has been exposed to the centrifugal forces that have seen retail, business, educational, residential and other uses gravitate towards the town's urban fringe.
Located on top of a small hill, Dumfries Museum is centred on the 18th century windmill which stands above the town. Included are fossil footprints left by prehistoric reptiles. Based in the control tower near Tinwald Downs, the aviation museum has an extensive indoor display of memorabilia which strives to preserve aviation heritage, much of which has come via various recovery activities.
The Theatre Royal, Dumfries was built in 1792 and is the oldest working theatre in Scotland. There are a number of festivals which take place throughout the year, mostly based on traditional values. Guid Nychburris (Middle Scots, meaning Good Neighbours) is the main festival of the year, a ceremony which is largely based on the theme of a positive community spirit.
Dumfries is linked to the Northbound A74(M) motorway at Beattock via the A701 road. The A75 road eastbound links Dumfries to the southbound A74(M), leading to the M6 motorway and Carlisle. The A75 road west links Dumfries with the ferry port of Stranraer. The A76 road connects to Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. Dumfries railway station lies on the Glasgow South Western Line. It was awarded Best Station Awards by British Rail in 1986 and 1987. The train service is now operated by private company Abellio ScotRail which provides services to Glasgow and Carlisle, and less frequent services direct to Newcastle. The nearest station to Dumfries on the West Coast Mainline is 14 miles (23 km) east along the A709 road at Lockerbie, and the nearest West Coast Mainline station linking directly to Dumfries by rail is Carlisle.
As the largest settlement in Southern Scotland, Dumfries is recognised as a centre for visiting surrounding points of interest. The following are all within easy reach:
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum – The traditional Scottish cottage in which John Paul Jones was born in 1747.
Solway Coast
Sweetheart Abbey in the village of New Abbey
New Abbey Corn Mill Museum
Criffel – a hill on the Solway Coast popular with hill walkers for its magnificent views of the Southern Scottish coastline and across the Solway Firth to the Lake District of Cumbria
Threave Castle in Castle Douglas, home to the Douglas Clan of James Douglas who fought with Robert the Bruce
Moniaive conservation village
Moffat and the views nearby of The Devil's Beef Tub, The Grey Mare's Tail waterfall and the A708 from Moffat past the Grey Mare's Tail to St Mary's Loch.
Mabie Forest - popular destinations for outdoor recreation such as mountain bike and walking.
Ae village and forest
Lochmaben with its lochs popular with boaters and also its history with Robert the Bruce
Wanlockhead – Britain's highest village registered at 1,531 feet (467 m) above sea level and the Lead Mining Museum
Caerlaverock Castle
Drumlanrig Castle
Kagyu Samyé Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre to have been established in the West.
Bridge house museum at the foot of the old bridge within Dumfries
Burns' house & mausoleum in St Micheals graveyard
the Robert Burns centre on the mill sands dumfries
At Twynholm is the David Coulthard Museum.
Gretna Green and the Old Blacksmith's Shop famous for runaway marriages.
Tharpaland – International Buddhist Retreat Centre under the auspices of the New Kadampa Tradition. Kelsang Gyatso completed a three-year retreat at Tharpaland.
( Dumfries - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Dumfries . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dumfries - UK
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The Caul, Dumfries
Locally known simply as 'The Caul', this is the weir on the River Nith, a focal-point in the centre of Dumfries, SW Scotland, on a bright February day.
CAUL, CAULD, Call, n.
1. A weir or dam on a river to divert the water into the mill-lade.
Music: 'Paegent', by John
Dragon Boat Festival 2012 - Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club
See for info on the 2012 Dragon Boat Festival by the Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club due on 27 May. The Befriending Project is looking for crew members! Contact Annette if you are interested (and over 12!).
The above video is based on a clip from a previous year's event published by the Dumfries Devorgilla Rotary Club.
WILMOTT'S AIR RAID (onride) at Dumfries Carnival 12/5/2018
Ice on River Nith Dumfries 29-12-10
Sheets of ice flowing down he River Nith in Dumfries on December 29th 2010. Quite an amazing sight.
Thornbury people support England for the World Cup
Various England flag displays around Thornbury's residential areas.
Soundtrack
Babber Cole and the Merry Souls - Football Family
The Mates - It's Gonna Be England Mate
Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead - Confidence
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
England World Cup South Africa 2010 flags bunting football Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire Avon Northavon
Dinner at Nith Hotel in Glencaple vlogs 16th of September 2016
We had our dinner at Nith Hotel in Glencaple in Dumfries. The place is awesome and the food is amazing. 10 out of 10. We had Highland Chicken, Chicken Stroganoff, Chicken Goujon, Garlic Mushroom. You need to try it.
Auchenlarie Holiday Park
Walk around the caravan site. August 2019.
Kin Coulee Flood Preparation April 2011
Sand bags surrounding the Seven Persons Creek
What Things To Do In & Near Dumfries And Galloway Scotland – DinoPark at Hetland Garden Centre 2019
What Things To Do In Dumfries and Galloway With Kids. Simple, visit Dino Park Dumfries Scotland for a great day out. See for more details.
We are based at Hetland Garden Centre, Dumfries and our visitors say we're the best Dinosaur Park in South West Scotland. Check out our TripAdvisor reviews. Dino World Dumfries is one of the best family days out with kids in Scotland and the kid’s favourite things to do near Dumfries.
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You won't be left thinking about what things to do in Dumfries and Galloway because Dino Park Dumfries has loads for you to see and do. For your family fun day out walk through prehistory among huge model dinosaurs in a leafy labyrinth with atmospheric prehistoric sounds. So if you’re wondering what to do in Dumfries come to our dinosaur theme park, Dino Park Dumfries includes 19 dinosaurs, dinosaur storytelling and refreshments.
When it comes to things to do Dumfries and Galloway really has plenty to offer the family with kids. When it comes to great dinosaur days out with the kids Dinopark Dumfries is a must. Find us just off the A75 at Carrutherstown, 10 minutes from Dumfries and 30minutes from Carlisle. Dino Park is the best family fun filled adventure when you are wondering what to do in Carlisle or Dumfries.
We also have plenty of things happening in neighbouring Hetland garden Centre, see and for details.
Stop by our mighty Allosaurus. Walk under the arched necks of the gigantic brachiosaurs. And make sure you spot the T-Rex before he spots you. But don't worry, it's all part of our dinosaur world, one of the best days out in Scotland. How about becoming a dinosaur hunter? Or follow the path round to the bouncy dinosaur – it is great fun and a great way to use up your spare energy.
Don’t miss our Tree House, your kids will love it and you can order something from our Dino Bite Cafe or Oaktree Tearoom restaurant.
Climb, scramble and slid. Get up onto the platforms, walkways and netting. The Tree House adventure play park is loads of fun for all ages. Dino Park Dumfries is a dinosaur world of adventure.
For an A-Z of names of dinosaurs see this page from the Natural History Museum
Dinosaur Facts on Wikipedia
Did you know researchers have discovered what appear to be the remnants of red blood cells and connective tissue in 75 million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Read the full story on the BBCs website
What dinosaur are you? And where do you fall in the food chain. Take the online test here
Dino Park Video:
The Big Tractor at Gemmells Garden Centre:
Santa’s Grotto at Dino Park:
Dino Park TV Ad from 2013:
Great Days Out In Scotland At Dino Park Dumfries:
School Summer Holidays Buzzy Bee Competition:
Days Out With The Kids: A Dinosaur Adventure At Dino Park Dumfries, TV Commercial:
First visitors to Scotland's Dino Park Dumfries Visitor Attraction:
Dino Park Dumfries - The Dinosaur Park has opened at Hetland Garden Centre Carrutherstown Dumfries:
Scottish Dinosaurs:
Jurassic Dinosaurs and other reptiles of the Isle of Skye:
Meet the 12 metre-long, spectacular life-sized skeleton cast of a T.rex at the National Museum of Scotland:
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What Things To Do In & Near Dumfries And Galloway Scotland – DinoPark at Hetland Garden Centre 2019
Dumfries Big Parade
The start of the big parade in Dumfries 2014
oldbridge house, info
johnston related stuff in the old bridge house