Rowallane Gardens Saintfield
Short video shot this afternoon using Panasonic HDC-SD900 hand held showing some of the May blossoms
Rowallane Gardens, County Down
Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield
National Trust NI: Rowallane Gardens
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The Village of Saintfield County Down - Northern Ireland
When it comes to the villages to explore in Northern Ireland, Saintfield is one of them. Saintfield is a village and civil parish in County Down, which is located about halfway between Belfast and Downpatrick.
Before coming to the point that it became called Saintfield, this village was known as Tawnaghnym and then Taunaghnieve, actually this English translation did not appear and come to use until the 18th century. Saintfield has gone through lots of events throughout the history before it reached the state it is at during the moment.
There are several different destinations that one could visit when it comes to Saintfield in County Down, such as the Rowallane Garden that is situated south of the village, there are also the different old buildings which are located on the main street and which have old stables and courtyards behind them, the Market House and the Hotel could be also seen on the main street but a little bit different since one is a private house and the other turned to an orange hall.
While we were visiting this village in county Down, we have passed by a couple of places which we consider are good attractions for one to check and these include the cafes, the bakeries, as well as the other historical buildings which would tell more about the history of the place. We passed by Saint Cafe and checked the interesting sandwiches and sweet stuff which they offer, we have also been to Saintfield Griddle Home Bakery with their sweet bakeries and stuff, there is also the Rowallane Garden which one will enjoy the green spaces while walking there, and all these come of course in addition to the old buildings and streets which the visitors will check to know more about the history of the place.
In addition to those places and suggestions which we have brought in this video to all those who are considering a trip to Saintfield, there are some other places which they could go to as well, such as Saintfield Library, the Rademon Estate Distillery, Kiltonga Wildlife Reserve ( which is not far away from this town, and lots of other different places which one could find through walking down the city and exploring its streets and old buildings.
When one talks about the villages that are found in Northern Ireland in general, just like the village of Saintfield in County Down, there are some other suggestions for people searching for a place to go to, such as Carnlough fishing village which is located in county Antrim and which is the perfect destination for having a nice time and not just for fishing ( the Portballintrae beach village which is also found in Northern Ireland and is a good hit ( and there are some other ones which people could go to and check according to the whole plan they have in Northern Ireland and the different destinations they are already planning to visit.
Back in the 16th century, Saintfield was part of South Clannaboy that was owned by Sir Con McNeil Oge O'Neil, and this land was granted to Sir James Hamilton afterwards in 1605 who planted English and Scottish settlers in the area. Saintfield was the early 17th century settlement with the first church being built in 1633. Major General Nicholas Price of Hollymount bought the village in 1709 and he was the one who changed its name to Saintfield at the end.
Nicholas Price was the one to take care of Saintfield village until his death and he was also the one who encouraged linen and tradesmen to settle, established a barracks, repaired the parish church and established markets and fairs. Price was also the reason behind the number of corn, flour and flax mills which are found out there in the village and which some of them still exist until today, and also has gained a tradition of textile manufacture through Saintfield yarns.
From that point on, churches were built and the village started to gain its importance that we know all about it at this point and we even recommend it for those who are considering a new place to go to and discover in Northern Ireland.
Have you ever been to the Village of Saintfield in county Down before? You could plan your trip and also visit Banbridge in County Down ( go and check the Tollymore Forest ( and also manage to go to Down County Museum and check what it has to offer you from history (
There is always something to see in the place you are travelling to and visiting, and when it comes to County Down then Saintfield is one of the options to consider along with going to other places which are located around the village or close enough for one to go and check.
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2&4 Station Road Saintfield
Former railway station for sale in Saintfield, County Down. Listed with Quinn Property Sales, Ballynahich and Downpatrick. Video by Matt Symons Photography.
National Trust - Ulster Gardens Scheme
Meeting of UGS Committee at Rowallane Gardens on Tuesday 10th January 2017
Nordirland / Nothern Ireland: Rowallane Gardens by Reisefernsehen.com - Reisevideo / travel video
Killruddery House & Gardens
A speedy tour of our lovely gardens...
Birch Lane, Belfast Road, Saintfield
We have built a highly regarded relationship with Developer Hans Crosby & Son and Tim Martin Estate Agents creating places of distinction in the Ards and Down Areas. Belfast Road, Saintfield is the latest result of our teamwork.
The design-led intention was to create a modern vernacular development which directly responds to the site wide factors (conservation area, listed buildings, protected trees and site topography) influencing the scheme. The development has been designed to integrate sympathetically into the village's traditional context, appreciating the historic settlement and building on the local character and identity yet progressively reaching forward to elevate and detail these traditional shapes to produce a sympathetic yet contemporary approach to the overall design.
Externally the development will use, a variety of hard and soft landscaping, extensive replacement planting, narrow width building blocks, simple geometric forms, steep uninterrupted roofs, small apertures with areas of adequate glazing, traditional detailing, and traditional local materials such as smooth render, natural stone and timber, which sit comfortably in it's village context and softly compliment the surrounding existing buildings.
The style adopted for the proposed development is contemporary in nature but draws reference and influence from the local vernacular style prevalent within the Saintfield Conservation Area. This discrete contemporary style is designed to be distinctive but in harmony with the townscape character of the area and avoids the pitfalls associated with pastiche development which can devalue the historic built environment and dilute the historic character of the area.
Careful attention to detailing is key to successful integration of contemporary new build within an historic context. The use of flush verges and simple eaves detailing, avoiding the use of bargeboards, fascias and soffits is in keeping with traditional building practices and of typical outbuildings in this backland location.
The importance of the existing mature trees and hedgerows, which presently combine to create an unbroken 'wooded' backdrop to the First Saintfield Presbyterian Church and the setting of the graveyard, has been recognised. Development of the site necessitates the loss of the existing hedgerow within the site, however all existing site boundary hedges and mature trees within the application site will be protected and supplemented with additional planting to ensure that the present wooded setting of the church and graveyard, which make a positive contribution to the intrinsic character of the area, are not compromised. Proposed development adjacent the boundary with the First Saintfield Presbyterian Church and graveyard is setback to reduce the visual impact of development on the setting of the listed church and to facilitate the planting of new trees and supplementing the existing hedgerow.
The sensitive planning process included the preparation of a full Environmental Statement collaborating with Planning Consultants, Landscape Architects, Conservation Specialists, Aboriculturists, Archaeologists, Traffic Consultants and Drainage Engineers.
Construction work began in early 2008 and the first phase has been released. We look forward to the realising this exciting mix of houses types.
County Down Garden in Northern Ireland, June 2019
County Down Garden in Northern Ireland, June 2019
Herbaceous borders, conifer bed, Alpine troughs, Hosta walk, Orchard.
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Larchill Gardens School Tour
Great day out for the Kids from Culmullen NS
Greenbank Garden, Scotland
Clip of Greenbank House garden May 1st 2010. This is a heritage garden famous for its collection of daffodils.
I provide tours of gardens in Scotland and England
ONE FOOT IN THE PAST Larchill
Larchill Arcadian Gardens County Meath
Hound of The Baskervilles film location Knightshayes Court Bolham 2008 Devon Reprise 2011.
A visit to Knightshayes. A mix of video and stills.
Mount Stewart Gardens 2012
Short video shot in the grounds of Mount Stewart, a National Trust property in Co. Down, Northern Ireland and demonstrating a legacy Tokina 28 - 85mm zoom lens on a hacked Panasonic GH2 hybrid digital camera. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Aerial Video #1 - Saintfield as viewed from Town Hill
Saintfield as you've probably never seen it before! A bird's-eye view from Town Hill.
Perth Branklyn Gardens 17th June 2013
Perth Brankly Gardens 116 Dundee Rd, Perth PH2 7BB
Once the finest private garden in Scotland, the Branklyn now belongs to the National Trust for Scotland. It has a superb collection of rhododendrons, alpines, and herbaceous and peat‑garden plants
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, County Down, Northern Ireland
Hillsborough Castle is the official residence of the British Royal Family when they visit/stay in Northern Ireland.
The State Rooms are open to the public but photography is not permitted inside the building. You can also walk around the gardens and the lake.
Kylemore Abbey Garden
Kylemore Abbey Garden
Nordirland / Nothern Ireland: Benvarden Garden by Reisefernsehen.com - Reisevideo / travel video