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See South Scotland
What will you see in South Scotland? Open your eyes to a world where you will be immersed in nature as you explore enchanting forests and bracing coastlines. Whether it’s discovering a secret cove, driving a coastal road or riding deep into the woods, you’ll find Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders is where you can simply ‘be’.
Strap on your helmet and feel the wind tease your skin as you ride the trails at a 7Stanes centre. These seven mountain biking centres spread across the south offer the best riding experiences in the UK, if not beyond. Glentress in the Tweed Valley Forest Park, near Peebles, is ideal for first-timers, with bike hire and easy trails.
There’s more than one adventure to be had at Glentress. Take to the treetops as you navigate the thrilling challenges of Go Ape!, an aerial assault course set high above the ground, and get a unique perspective of the forest.
Standing at the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, it’ll feel like you’ve reached the end of the world, with sea stretching as far as the eye can see. Venture to the top of the lighthouse, perched on the edge of a 260 ft high cliff, and take in the natural drama of this breathtaking peninsula.
Across in the Scottish Borders near Eyemouth, St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve near Eyemouth, is where the cries of seabirds catch in the wind and exhilarating scenery of beautiful coastal headland can be seen from cliff top paths.
Sheltered Coldingham Bay in the Scottish Borders enjoys north easterly swells where surfers can charge into the water and ride on the crest of white horses, while for those wanting to stay on dry land, the pretty inlet has a lovey sandy beach and coastal walks.
Historic wonders can be found across the south, lying in wait of the curious. Step back thousands of years at Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns, near Creetown in Dumfries & Galloway, and gaze down towards the Solway Coast. It’s one of many sites you can find as you explore the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, with its world-renowned UNESCO status. Wildlife-rich spots and a diverse cultural heritage combine with special communities that care passionately about their environment.
Discover excellent walking and mountain biking trails or take a forest drive in the Galloway Forest Park – you might be lucky enough to get a peek of the timid natives. Wildlife lovers shouldn’t miss the chance to visit the Red Deer Centre or the Wild Goat Park, or you might spy rare bushy-tailed red squirrels at the hide at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
And when night falls, the forest park is transformed into a Dark Sky Park, the first in the UK. On a clear night, up to 7,000 twinkling stars reveal themselves to the naked eye – this magical experience has to be seen to be believed.
South Scotland has always been there. Now it’s time to see it for yourself.
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7stanes mountain biking centres:
Tweed Valley Forest Park
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
Mull of Galloway RSPB Reserve
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve
Raider’s Road Forest Drive
Galloway Forest Park
Coldingham Bay
Dark Sky Park
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Step into the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders is bursting with picturesque valleys, landscapes and rolling hills that will transport you back in time to a world full of history and heritage.
Uncover the historic heartland of the Scottish Borders through atmospheric Abbeys, grand stately homes and historic castles. Explore Jedburgh, Kelso, Dryburgh and Melrose Abbeys for a lesson on the region’s turbulent past, or join in with traditions at the popular Common Ridings in Kelso, Hawick and Selkirk.
Venture to the adrenaline-filled outdoors for mountain biking at 7stanes in Glentress & Innerleithen and Newcastleton, try your luck fishing in the River Tweed, or enjoy sailing, fishing and walking at St Mary’s Loch.
Taste some of the area’s local produce at restaurants, such as Hergés on the Loch, Firebrick Brasserie, and Seasons! Or explore the region’s historic breweries and try a beer at Born in the Borders, Tempest Brewery, Traquair Brewery, or Broughton Ales.
Take a trip on one of Scotland’s Great Scenic Railway Journeys – the Borders Railway – to witness some of the Borders’ most picturesque sites. Onward bus travel from Galashiels allows you to explore more of the Scottish Borders, giving you the perfect view of the passing countryside.
For adventure, historic sites and beautiful landscapes, step into the Scottish Borders!
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Robert Smail’s Printing Works:
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Lindean Mill Glass
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Top 10 Destinations in Scotland according to DK
Top 10 Destinations in Scotland according to DK
10. The Cairngorms
Cairngorms National Park is a mountainous national park in Scotland's Highlands region. Receiving its National Park status in September 2003, the Cairngorms National Park is Britain's largest at 3800 km2 and offers breathtaking beauty filled with a magnificent array of wildlife. In 2011, the area was selected by the National Geographic Magazine as one of the top 20 places in the world to visit.
9. Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle is a castle near Maybole, Carrick, on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. It is the former home of the Marquess of Ailsa, the chief of Clan Kennedy, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. Since 1987, an illustration of the castle has featured on the reverse side of five pound notes issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
8. Glencoe
Glencoe is a famous valley in the Scottish Highlands and also the name of the village adjacent to the glen on the western side. It is considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland. It is a part of the designated National Scenic Area of Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Loch Leven, in the adjacent area, is a salt water loch connected to Loch Linhe, a sea loch.
7. Loch Ness and the Great Glen
Loch Ness is Scotland's (if not the world's) most famous lake. It runs for 23 miles along the natural geological cleft that stretches from Fort William in the west of the Scottish Highlands, to Inverness in the north. About a mile wide at most places it is the purported home of the Loch Ness monster, a possibly mythical creature, which dwells in the Loch and is occasionally spotted by locals and passers-by.
6. Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye represents the largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides located off the west coast of Scotland. The capital and largest town on the island is the picturesque port of Portree. The island can be seen as a series of peninsulas that radiate from the mountainous centre of the Cuillin hills. Skye's popularity with tourists is largely due to its remarkable landscape and easy accessibility from the mainland.
5. Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre is a visitor attraction located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland.It is one of Britain's most Popular Places to visit and Europe's Best Science Centre. It is a purpose-built science centre composed of three principal buildings which are the Science Mall, an IMAX cinema and the Glasgow Tower.
4. Burrell Collection and Pollok Park
The Burrell Collection is an art collection in the city of Glasgow. It is situated in Pollok Country Park on the south side of the city. The Burrell contains an important collection of medieval art including stained glass and tapestries, oak furniture, medieval weapons and armour, Islamic art, artefacts from ancient Egypt and China and Impressionist works by Degas and Cézanne.
3. Royal Museum and Museum of Scotland
The galleries in the newer building present Scottish history in an essentially chronological arrangement, beginning at the lowest level with prehistory to the early medieval period, with later periods on the higher levels. The Victorian building covering natural history, world cultures, European art and design, and science & technology.
2. National Gallery of Scotland
The Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, in a neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859. The gallery houses the Scottish national collection of fine art, including Scottish and international art from the beginning of the Renaissance up to the start of the 20th century.
1. Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland from its position on the Castle Rock. Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. It has been besieged, both successfully and unsuccessfully, on several occasions.
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Tourists visit island off UK coast
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Northumberland - 10 July 2008
1. Wide of Holy Island
2. Mid of tide coming in around Holy Island
3. Close-up of water
4. Wide of causeway with tide coming in
Holy Island, Northumberland - 10 July 2008
5. Wide of 'Welcome to Holy Island' sign
6. Close of poppy field
7. Close of St Aidan statue
8. Wide of 'The Benedictine Priory' on Holy Island
Holy Island Village centre, Holy Island, Northumberland -10 July 2008
9. Wide of the Parish Church on Holy Island
10. Mid of 'Vicarage' sign
11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Brother Damion, Vicar, Church of St. Mary the Virgin:
Well certainly if you're the a vicar of a parish then you have people to care for. There are 150 people on the Island, so I have them to care for. But actually there are half million visiting the Island every year so there is a lot to do. We have had two schools here, we have had two pilgrimage groups here today, we have had a group of prison officers here today. I mean it all happens here. It's a lovely place for people to come. It's got an inspiration about it, so I guess really we have just got a lot that is privileged to share with other people.
12. Wide of postman Dennis Mack delivering mail
13. Close-up of Mack
14. Close-up of Mack sorting mail
15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dennis Mack, Holy Island Postman:
It has its own special charm, Holy Island. I love delivering here. You meet so many people, especially this time of year in the summer, you meet such a lot of visitors and I could live here, no problem at all.
16. Mid of 'Rose Cottage'
17. Various of visitors on the island
18. Close-up of village horse
19. Wide of remains of 'The Benedictine Priory' remains
20. Wide of grave stone at the Parish Church - Church of St. Mary the Virgin
21. Mid of stained glass church window
22. Wide of tourist in church
23. Pan of remains of 'The Benedictine Priory'
24. SOUNDBITE: (English) Brother Damion, Vicar, Church of St. Mary the Virgin:
Well we don't quite know where the first people where. There was a lot of trading going on here perhaps before Aidan came here. But St Aidan founded the monastery here. He cam from Scotland, he came from Iona (Island of Scotland). And Iona of course is an island, so it's very much a home here for him. And he established a monastery and a small school, and the evangelism of the north of England and right into the south of England as well all came from Holy Island.
25. Wide of castle on Holy Island
26. Mid of Holy Island castle
27. Mid of sign reading 'Island Store'
28. Mid of shop manager Karren Wards
29. SOUNDBITE: (English) Karren Wards, Holy Island Shop manager:
There is a lot to do on the Island. We have a lovely old castle, a priory, we have a centre here that houses the Lindesfarne Gospels and a new exhibition on the Vikings and various little shops and coffee shops.
30. Wide of tourists eating picnic
31. Pan up of 'Cafe Bean Goose' sign
32. SOUNDBITE: (English) Lesley Andrews, 'Caf� Bean Goose' Owner:
Well this is the 'Cafe Bean Goose' Holy Island. We are an organic, fair trade and environmentally friendly caf�, as much as we can be. We have a lot of visitors to Holy Island and the kind of visitors that come to Holy Island are the ones that care about the environment so maybe that contributes to our busyness. However I can say tourism on Holy Island is a big industry as far as the locals are concerned. Its what most people depend on for their income and everybody in busy
33. Sign reading Free mead tasting and winery showroom
34. Various of wine, Holy Island Wine Mead bottles
35. Mid of free Mead wine samples
36. Close of wine top
37. Set up of Winery manager Ronnie Tate
38. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ronnie Tate, Holy Island St Aidan's Mead winery manager:
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EXCLUSIVE: Secrets of a nuclear power station ( EDF’s Torness nuclear)
MailOnline was given exclusive access to EDF’s Torness nuclear power station on the east coast of Scotland
Special Projects Manager Ian Cathro explained how it's perfectly safe to stand on top of its nuclear reactors
The plant produces enough electricity, from nuclear fission, to power around two million homes
Incredible pictures show the sheer size and sophistication of the plant, which is 33 miles east of Edinburgh
When things go wrong at a nuclear power station, it can be a total disaster.
This has led to the perception with some that even popping into one is a risky endeavour. However, MailOnline was given exclusive access to EDF’s Torness nuclear power station on the east coast of Scotland – and didn’t come out glowing.
One of the lead engineers there pointed out that in fact flying exposes you to more radiation than standing on top of one of its two reactors.
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Epic Proposal Flash Mob - Guy joins in and is AMAZING!
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We had an absolute blast preparing for this very special flash mob in Leicester Square...because Romi had no idea her boyfriend, Bharat, was even in the country, so we knew it would be a major surprise!
But even better was the fact that Bharat turned out to be a pretty great dancer, which he kept quiet until his rehearsal with us, where he blew the whole Club Mob team away. It was his idea to wear masks, and the crowd in Central London went wild when his identity was revealed, and Romi couldn't believe her eyes. Congratulations on your engagement guys!*
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Glitch Hoppi - Lucky HZ
Beware - Jay Z & Punjabi MC
Sweet Lovin - Sigala
Give Me Your Love - Sigala ft. John Newman
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Marry You - Bruno Mars cover by Michael Schulte
Kayaking @ Cuckmere Haven.
Situated close to Seven Sisters Country Park, Cuckmere Haven attracts thousands of visitors, an ideal location to learn Kayaking.
Martin Cornforth from MC Kayaks takes us through the basic knowledge, from choosing the right kit to performing simple manoeuvres on the water, anyone can learn.
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Vlog 22 - Adventures in Eyemouth - Mustangs & Smugglers
Vlog 22 - Adventures in Eyemouth - Mustangs & Smugglers is part of my behind the scenes, working on the BBC content channel, antiques road trip. I travel all over the country and when the opportunity takes me, I shoot some historical visits, aerial content and some nice classic cars.
This visit was in Eyemouth and in particular, Gunsgreen House. This John Adam house was built in 1753 with a plethora of fascinating secrets. Today it is a historic house, visitor attraction, and self-catering accommodation.
Built by local smuggler and merchant John Nisbet in the 1750s, Gunsgreen House was described in the eighteenth century as a splendid palace built by a smuggler.
Eyemouth was a hotbed of the smuggling trade, with John Nisbet at the centre and explore the vaulted cellars where he kept his goods, both honestly traded and otherwise!
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Jedburgh
Jedburgh lies on the South Eastern corner of Scotland. 10 miles from the border of England. A visit to Mary Queen of Scots 16th century Fortified house will reveal the story of her tragic life.
Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorset England, ( 10 )
Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. It is situated at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck, about 10 km south of Poole and 40 km east of Dorchester. The parish has a population of 10,124 (2001). Nearby are Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks, with Studland Bay and Poole Harbour to the north. Within the parish are Durlston Bay and Durlston Country Park to the south of the town. The parish also includes the areas of Herston, just to the west of the town, and Durlston, just to the south. During the peak summer season many people are drawn by the town's beautiful setting, the beach and other attractions. The town has many hotels and guest rooms though the number ( particularly of hotels ) has reduced slightly in recent years. Besides the beach, there are other local attractions including the restored Swanage steam railway and the Victorian pier. The town may also be used a base from which to visit other nearby areas of interest, such as Corfe Castle.
The town, originally a small port and fishing village flourished in the Victorian era, when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day. Today the town remains a popular tourist resort, this being the town's primary industry, with many thousands of visitors coming to the town during the peak summer season, drawn by the bay's sandy beaches and other attractions. During its history the bay was listed variously as Swanawic, Swanwich, Sandwich, and only in more recent history as Swanage.
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site ~ this wonderful coast line which stretches from Orcombe Point in East Devon to The Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, is a beautiful part of this area. Swanage Tourist Information Centre (T.I.C.) is an excellent point of reference for all visitors to the area and our friendly staff will be delighted to help you plan your holiday and find out more about the area. By carefully assessing your requirements and interests the staff will ensure you have the very best information to make your holiday a real success.
While fishing is likely the town's oldest industry, quarrying has been important to the town and the local area since at least the 1st century AD. During the time of the Roman occupation this industry grew, with the distinctive Purbeck marble being used for decorative purposes in buildings as far away as London. When the Romans left Britain, quarrying largely ceased until the 12th century. The town is first mentioned in historical texts in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 877 AD. It is stated as being the scene of a great naval victory by King Alfred over the Danes: ~ This year came the Danish army into Exeter from Wareham; while the navy sailed west about, until they met with a great mist at sea, and there perished 120 ships at Swanwich. A hundred Danish ships which had survived the battle, were driven by a storm onto Peveril Point, a shallow rocky reef outcropping from the southern end of Swanage bay. In the 12th century demand for Purbeck Marble grew once again. While Purbeck marble is not suited to external use, as it does not weather well, it is however strong and suitably decorative for use as internal columns. As such the stone was used in the construction of many large churches and cathedrals being built as the time.
In contrast to the decorative Purbeck marble, Purbeck limestone, or more commonly 'Purbeck stone', has been used in construction locally since the early days of quarrying in Purbeck. Its use is less well documented as it was taken for granted as the default construction materials in the area. However, the arrival of more modern quarrying techniques in the 17th century resulted in an increase in production. The Great Fire of London in 1666 led to a period of large scale reconstruction in the city, and Purbeck stone was extensively used for paving. It was in this time that stone first started being loaded on ships directly from the Swanage seafront; before this time quarried stone had been first transported to Poole for shipping. The idea that Swanage could become a tourist destination was first encouraged by a local MP William Morton Pitt in the early 19th century, who converted a mansion in the town into a luxury hotel. The hotel is noted for having been visited in 1833 by the ( then ) Princess Victoria, later to become queen. The building was later renamed the Royal Victoria Hotel, now the building has been converted into flats and a bar and nightclub in the left and right wings respectively.
Razorbill Bird Call and pictures for Teaching BIRDSONG
The razorbill (Alca torda) is a colonial seabird that only comes to land in order to breed. This agile bird chooses one partner for life; females lay one egg per year. Razorbills nest along coastal cliffs in enclosed or slightly exposed crevices. The parents spend equal amounts of time incubating. Once the chick has hatched, the parents take turns foraging for their young and sometimes fly long distances before finding prey.
The razorbill is primarily black with a white underside. The male and female are identical in plumage; however, males are generally larger than females. In 1918, the razorbill was protected in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Presently, the major threat for the population is the destruction of breeding sites.
The razorbill has white underparts and a black head, neck, back and feet during breeding season. A thin white line also extends from the eyes to the end of the bill. Its head is darker than that of a common murre. During the nonbreeding season, the throat and face behind the eye become white, and the white line on the face becomes less prominent.[2] The thick black bill has a blunt end. It is large for an alcid and its mean weight ranges from 505 to 890 g (17.8 to 31.4 oz).[3] The female and male adults are very much alike, having only small differences such as wing length. The wing length of adult males ranges from 201--216 mm (7.9--8.5 in) while that of females ranges from 201 to 213 mm (7.9 to 8.4 in).[4] This species has a horizontal stance and the tail feathers are slightly longer in the center in comparison to other alcids. This makes the razorbill have a distinctly long tail which is not common for an auk. The razorbill chooses one partner for life, and nests along coastal waters of the continental shelf. It nests in open or hidden crevices among cliffs and boulders. It is a colonial breeder and only comes to land to breed. The annual survival rate of the razorbill is between 89-95%.[5] Though the razorbill's average lifespan is roughly 13 years, a bird ringed in the UK in 1967 has survived for at least 41 years — a record for the species
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Razorbill Alca torda Bird Call BIRDSONG