Glazed tiled fascia at this famous Manchester pub, off the Oxford Road

I was sitting in the garden when this amazing beetle started flying around, I had not seen so many rainbow colours on a beetle before. I was fascinated by it.

The Lady Gowrie Tasmania is an award winning architecture and interior design project by Cumulus Studio. The project is designed to enhance the integrated childcare / training aspects of the centre with a large degree of transparency between play spaces, training rooms, and resource areas. This allows passive observation to occur, so that a learning environment is created for both children and the adults alike.

Whether you want your bathroom to lean into a modern or classical look, wood bathroom vanity ideas are here for you!

View Midsummer, Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire. Overlooking Mill Hill Farm, Mill Hill House and Rossie Priory Estate (1952) By McIntosh Patrick‏ James; oil on canvas; 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.); Signed; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

Operating since 1939, Gowrie Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and the leading early childhood education provider in Melbourne.

The folly perched on the 720ft high Kinnoull Hill was built by the 9th earl of Kinnoull, who believed that the landscape of the Carse of Gowrie was evocative of the Rhineland.

King James VI Scotland (James I of England) slept here. The King stayed at Kellie in 1617 during his only visit to Scotland after the Union of the Crowns as the owner, Thomas Erskine was an old friend and had save the king's life during the Gowrie Conspiracy.

From Historic Scotland - Huntingtower Castle A tale of two families Huntingtower Castle was a lordly residence for 300 years, from the 15th to the 18th century. It is associated with two noble families: the Ruthvens (later earls of Gowrie) and, following their downfall in 1600, the Murrays (earls of Tullibardine and later dukes of Atholl). Prior to 1600, Huntingtower was known as the Place of Ruthven. Huntingtower has hosted some famous visitors, and been associated with some dramatic events. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here in 1565, during her honeymoon with Lord Darnley. In 1582, Mary’s son, James VI, was held here against his will by the 1st Earl of Gowrie, in a famous episode known as the ‘Ruthven Raid’. With the downfall of the 3rd Earl in 1600, in an equally bizarre episode called the ‘Gowrie Conspiracy’, the Ruthvens were disinherited and their forfeited castle was renamed Huntingtower. The Place of Ruthven Huntingtower appears today as a single building, but it was not always so. Before the late 17th century, when the Murrays attempted to make the medieval castle look more like a regular country mansion, the Place of Ruthven comprised two substantial tower houses standing less than 3m apart. This arrangement was highly unusual, and how it came about is one of Huntingtower’s enduring mysteries. Other buildings, including a great hall, stood beside the tower houses around a courtyard. All were enclosed within a substantial stone defensive wall. Despite alterations in the later 17th century, Huntingtower retains real treasures from its medieval past. These include one of the oldest painted ceilings surviving in Scotland, and exquisite fragments of wall frescoes. The rise and fall of the Ruthvens The Ruthvens settled in Perthshire in the late 12th century. Precisely where the family lived for the next 250 years is a mystery. The oldest part of the present castle dates from the 15th century. In 1480 the two sons of William, 1st Lord Ruthven, were each granted letters of legitimation. This may explain the building of two tower houses so close together – one for each son. In 1581 the 4th Lord Ruthven was made Earl of Gowrie by James VI. In the following year, the Place of Ruthven was the setting for a celebrated coup d’état known as the ‘Ruthven Raid’, during which the young king was held against his will for 10 months. The king forgave his earl, but in 1600, following the ‘Gowrie Conspiracy’ – another threat to James’s power by the 3rd Earl – the king had the earl executed and his family forfeited. The Place of Ruthven was granted to the Murrays of Tullibardine and renamed Huntingtower.

Old photograph of the Sheriff Court in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Perth Sheriff Court House is an imposing listed building situated on the banks of the river Tay. The building, designed by London architect Sir Robert Smirke, was built in 1819 and stands on the site of Gowrie House, the place where a plot to kill King James VI was hatched in 1600. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

A lovely but cold day today with the mist hanging low in the sky.  Daughter No.1 and I took a jaunt down to Perth to Deuchny Wood to do a bit of geocaching.  We logged an impressive 10 geocaches, well impressive for us!  I think the 'world and his wife and dogs' were out enjoying the sunny winter day today.  We parked at the Jubilee Car park and started off through Jim Aitken's Arboretum.  We seemed to end up going the opposite way from what was intended and got a bit lost in an area of fallen trees but soon got back on track and completed which was in essence a circular walk with a couple of detours. Many geocaches have 'trackables' in them which you move onto other geocaches, I don't venture far so not really much point in taking them. Great place for mountain biking   Quite a bit of storm damage Another 'trackable' Views over the Carse of Gowrie Curling Pond More information about the woodlands can be found here

The monument commemorates aviator Bert Hinkler. Bert Hinkler was born in Bundaberg, Queensland on the December 8, 1892. The son of a mill worker, he was fascinated by flight. In 1911 and 1912, he built man-carrying gliders and flew them successfully at Mon Repos Beach near Bundaberg. Late in 1913, Bert Hinkler set off for England and worked for a while for the Sopwith Company. He served with distinction during World War One and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In 1919 he joined A.V.Roe & Co. in Southampton and from 1921 -1926 was Chief Test Pilot. Between 1920-1931 he created many aviation records. His most renowned achievements include his pioneering solo flight from England to Australia in 1928 and the first solo flight across the South Atlantic in 1931. On the 7th January, 1933 Bert Hinkler was accidentally killed whilst attempting another solo flight from England to Australia. He is buried in Florence, Italy. The Governor-General (Lord Gowrie), when he unveiled the Hinkler Memorial in Buss Park, Bundaberg, yesterday afternoon, said that it gave him great pleasure to unveil a memorial to the greatest Australian aviator whom they all knew as Bert Hinkler, and it was indeed fitting that a national memorial subscribed to by people of Australia should be erected at Bundaberg, his native town. Lord Gowrie said that Hinkler was one of those stout-hearted pioneers who blazed the trail for what is rapidly becoming the chief means of human transportation throughout the world. "What we owe to these intrepid aviators can never be estimated," he said, "and the memorial will be a reminder to the present generation and to those who are to follow of what civilisation owes to these courageous and skilful men. Hinkler's name will ever go down in history among the chosen few." The monument is of simple design, in the form of an ancient Grecian altar set horizontally on a base of granite square and built of grey granite. Near the top of the monument is inscribed: "A tribute, to the memory of Squadron-leader H. J. L. (Bert) Hinkler; erected by the citizens of Australia." The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 31 July 1936.

Tour Scotland late Autumn and early Winter travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the village of Kingoodie in Perthshire. A hamlet in the Carse of Gowrie, Perth and Kinross, Kingoodie lies on the River Tay estuary, 4 miles West of Dundee. The village owes its origin to nearby quarries which supplied fine building stone for several centuries. The stone was particularly valued for harbour works and constructing sea walls. A small harbour here was used in the 19th Century to export stone and import coal. The shore is easily accessible and close to the Firth of Tay. When driving in Scotland, slow down and enjoy the trip. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American English All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the village of Kingoodie in Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. A hamlet in the Carse of Gowrie, Perth and Kinross, Kingoodie lies on the River Tay estuary, 4 miles West of Dundee. The village owes its origin to nearby quarries which supplied fine building stone for several centuries. The stone was particularly valued for harbour works and constructing sea walls. A small harbour here was used in the 19th Century to export stone and import coal. The shore is easily accessible and close to the Firth of Tay. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. According to the meteorological calendar, the first day of Autumn or Fall always falls on September 1. If you follow the astrological calendar, however, Autumn or Fall begins on Saturday, September 23. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs

Old photograph of Kinnaird Castle, Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. The Kinnaird family built the original castle on this easily defended site in the Sidlaw Hills, but the estate was sold to Sir Patrick Threipland in 1674. The tower fell into ruin but was restored in the late 19th century. The Kinnaird surname is of Scottish territorial origin from the barony of the same name in Perthshire, so called from the Gaelic " ceann " meaning " head " or summit, plus " ard ", high. Between 1204 and 1214, there is a record of a royal confirmation of a grant by Richard of Kinnard, grandson of Radulphus " Ruffus ". One, Rauf de Kynnard swore loyalty to Edward 1 of England at Kincardine in 1296. Attached to his homage is a seal bearing a shield charged with a saltier, cantoned with four crosses. William de Kynard was burgess of Perth in 1428 and a Thomas de Kynnarde was a notary of St. Andrews diocese in 1430. Interesting namebearers were George Patrick Kinnaird, first baron Kinnaird, died 1689, supporter of King Charles 11, knighted 1661, and Douglas Kinnaird, born 1788, died 1830, friend of Byron, who assumed chief management of Ransom's bank in 1819. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Radulphus Ruffus de Kinnard, which was dated circa 1180, during the reign of King William, " The Lion " of Scotland, born 1165, died 1214. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

Tour Scotland 4K Spring travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, East on St Madoes Road to visit Errol in Carse and Gowrie, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. The Errol family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the lands of Errol in Perthshire. The family is not directly related to the Lords of Errol, who are in fact a part of the Scottish Hay clan. Errol Parish can be dated back to the creation of a barony by William the Lion granted to the Hay family in the twelfth century. A descendant, in James II's reign, was created Earl of Errol. A local landowner and farmer was the biological scientist Patrick Matthew, born 1790, died 1874, who planted a large orchard at Gourdiehill, Grange, Errol. A former student of Edinburgh University, he made scientific observations of his orchards and wrote On Naval Timber and Arboriculture in 1831 which included early descriptions of a process of natural selection. He is credited with being the first person to bring Giant Redwood seeds to the UK. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. The date for astronomical Spring is 20th March, ending on 21st June, while by the meteorological calendar, Spring starts on 1st March When driving in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.

by Isaac Oliver,miniature,circa 1605 Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond (September 29, 1574 – February 16, 1624) was a Scottish nobleman and politician. He was the son of Esmé Stewart, 1st Duke of Lennox and his wife Catherine de Balsac. Stewart (or Stuart) was involved in the Plantation of Ulster in Ireland and the colonization of Maine in New England. Richmond's Island and Cape Richmond, as well as Richmond, Maine (formerly Fort Richmond), are named for him. He married, firstly, Sophia Ruthven, daughter of William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie, before June 1590. He married, secondly, Jean Campbell, great-granddaughter of James IV of Scotland, circa August 1598. He married, thirdly, Frances Howard, daughter of Thomas Howard, 1st Viscount Howard of Bindon, on 16 June 1621. His illegitimate son Sir John Stewart of Methven was married to Margaret Hamilton, daughter of Sir Claud Hamilton. Claud was son of Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley and a younger brother of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn In the Plantation of Ulster, Ludovic Stuart, the 2nd Duke of Lennox was granted lands at Portlough in the Barony of Raphoe in County Donegal in 1608. Pynnar Survey of 1618 records the Duke of Lennox as being the chief undertaker for 2,000 acreas in the Portlough area and as being represented locally by his agent Sir Aulant Aula, Knight. The Duke of Lennox appears in the Muster Rolls of 1631 (now described as being an undertaker of 4,000 acres). This probably refers to his brother the 3rd Duke. Stewart was involved in the colonization of Maine in New England. Richmond Island and Cape Richmond, as well as Richmond, Maine (formerly Fort Richmond), are named for him. It is probable that Newtownstewart in County Tyrone, Ireland is also named after him. He acquired the licence to mint copper farthings. He died in 1624, aged 49 and was interred in Westminster Abbey, London.

Tour Scotland 4K Autumn travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish bagpipes music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Grange in Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. A much extended hamlet, Grange, or The Grange, lies a half mile North of Errol Airfield and 2 miles North East of the village of Errol. Beginning as a collection of farms, it grew in conjunction with the development of the airfield and was considerably extended in the early years of the 21st century with a large development of private housing. The Anglo-Saxon surname Grange comes from when the family resided in a Grange which were farms that belonged to the old abbeys. These farms were attended by monks who carried out their agricultural activities, and where the grain and cattle were held. The name was derived from the Middle English and Old French word grange which meant granary or barn. Grange has been recorded under many different spelling variations, including Grange, Grainge, Greinge, Graynge and others. Edward Grange, and English convict from London, was transported aboard the "ship Anson on September 23, 1843, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia; Christopher Grange arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship Spartan in 1849; Thomas Grange, born 1858, was a Scottish settler from Lanark who travelled from London, England, aboard the ship Zealandia arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th November 1859; Thomas Grange arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1749; John Grange settled in Virginia, America, in 1635; Arnoldus DeLa Grange landed in Maryland, America, in 1666, John Grange arrived in Maryland in 1667; Matthew Grange landed in Pennsylvania in 1682; Edward Grange arrived in Virginia in 1697. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. When driving on Scottish roads in Scotland slow down and enjoy the trip. According to the meteorological calendar, the first day of Autumn or Fall always falls on September 1. If you follow the astrological calendar, however, Autumn or Fall begins on Saturday, September 23. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs

Tour Scotland late Autumn early Winter travel video of a road trip drive, with Scottish music, on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Errol in Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire. The Errol family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the lands of Errol in Perthshire. The family is not directly related to the Lords of Errol, who are in fact a part of the Scottish Hay clan. Errol Parish can be dated back to the creation of a barony by William the Lion granted to the Hay family in the twelfth century. A descendant, in King James II's reign, was created Earl of Errol. A local landowner and farmer was the biological scientist Patrick Matthew, born 1790, died 1874, who planted a large orchard at Gourdiehill, Grange, Errol. A former student of Edinburgh University, he made scientific observations of his orchards and wrote On Naval Timber and Arboriculture in 1831 which included early descriptions of a process of natural selection. He is credited with being the first person to bring Giant Redwood seeds to the UK. The surname Errol was first found in Perthshire, Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt, former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland. Errol has been spelled Arroll, Arrol, Errol, Erroll, Arrell, Arrel, Errel, Errell, Arrall, Arral, Errall, Erral, Arrill, Arril, Errill and many more. Bert Errol, aged 30, arrived in America in 1913; Ray Errol, aged 28, arrived in America in 1913; Bertha Stella Errol, aged 33, arrived in America in 1919; Leon Errol, aged 38, arrived in America in 1919; Mabel B. Errol, aged 33, arrived in America in 1919 When driving in Scotland, slow down and enjoy the trip. Autumn leaf color or colour is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take on, during a few weeks in the Autumn season, various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta, blue and brown. The phenomenon is commonly called autumn colours or autumn foliage in British English and fall colors, fall foliage or simply foliage in American English All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission. View the most recent Tour Scotland photographs.