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Highland coo day 🐮 meet and greet.
18/07/2025

Highland coo day 🐮 meet and greet.

Holy Trinity Church, St AndrewsA Church of Scotland parish church and a Category A listed heritage site located on South...
18/07/2025

Holy Trinity Church, St Andrews

A Church of Scotland parish church and a Category A listed heritage site located on South Street, St Andrews.

Origins trace back to c.1144, with initial dedication in 1234; relocated to current site in 1410–1412 by Bishop Wardlaw onto land gifted by Sir William Lindsay.

John Knox, a leader of the Scottish Reformation, preached here in 1547 and again in 1559, catalysing the purge of Catholic imagery from local ecclesiastical buildings.

Major rebuild in 1798–1800 removed much medieval detail, retaining only the tower and some arcade arches; restored to medieval-style by Peter MacGregor Chalmers during 1907–1909.

Architectural and artistic treasures include:
15th-century tower & arcade pillars, arts‑and‑crafts furnishings, and an oak barrel roof.

Memorial to Archbishop Sharp (assassinated 1679), ornate pulpit of Iona marble/alabaster/onyx, Caen stone font, stained glass by Strachan, Hendrie, Wilson, and a 27-bell carillon by Taylor of Loughborough.

Still active as a worship centre (Sunday service at 11:15 am), and used for concerts and events—the Scottish Chamber Orchestra sometimes performs here.

Open to visitors Tuesdays–Fridays (10 am–12 noon, extended in summer), with wheelchair access, hearing loop, bike parking, on-street parking, accessible toilets, and dog-friendly grounds.

Off out on the water ⛴️
16/07/2025

Off out on the water ⛴️

16/07/2025

Beautiful Glencore with her stunning mountains!

The Warwick Vase. An exact replica and much smaller was made in silver and is gifted to the winners of the Melbourne ten...
15/07/2025

The Warwick Vase. An exact replica and much smaller was made in silver and is gifted to the winners of the Melbourne tennis men’s singles tournament each year.









Art collection time. What a place. Items from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and round the world. 🏛️ The Burrell Collection – A Family...
15/07/2025

Art collection time. What a place. Items from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and round the world.

🏛️ The Burrell Collection – A Family Gift to Glasgow!
Tucked in beautiful Pollok Country Park, this world-class museum is perfect for all ages. 🖼️ From ancient Chinese art and medieval swords to Impressionist paintings, there’s something for everyone — especially curious young minds!

🎁 The collection was gifted to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy shipping merchant, and his wife Lady Constance, in 1944. They wanted everyone—not just the rich—to enjoy art, and even gave money to help build the museum.

🆕 After a £68m eco-friendly revamp, it’s now even better — with bright new spaces, hands-on exhibits, a café, and an outdoor play area.

🎟️ Free entry | 🚲 Family-friendly park | ☕ Great café

Magical colours with the sun dancing through the trees onto this beautiful Celtic stone.
15/07/2025

Magical colours with the sun dancing through the trees onto this beautiful Celtic stone.

The mental prep here is just awesome 🤩 😂
14/07/2025

The mental prep here is just awesome 🤩 😂

A wet day today for a bit of history! Stirling Castle: A Brief History 🏰Stirling Castle, perched atop Castle Hill in cen...
14/07/2025

A wet day today for a bit of history!

Stirling Castle: A Brief History 🏰

Stirling Castle, perched atop Castle Hill in central Scotland, is one of the country’s most historically significant fortresses. Here’s a quick overview:
• 12th Century Origins: First mentioned in 1110 during King Alexander I’s reign, the castle became a key royal residence.
• Strategic Location: Overlooks the River Forth, controlling the main route between the Highlands and Lowlands-making it a vital military and political site.
• Wars of Independence: Changed hands multiple times between the Scots and English. Key battles nearby include the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297) and Battle of Bannockburn (1314).
• Royal Residence: Home to Scottish monarchs like James IV, James V, and Mary, Queen of Scots, who was crowned there in 1543.
• Renaissance Splendor: In the 16th century, James V transformed the castle into a lavish Renaissance palace.
• Military Use: Continued as a military garrison into the 19th century before being restored for historical and tourism purposes.

Today, it’s a major visitor attraction, showcasing Scotland’s regal and tumultuous past.

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