view gallery NE38.5 km | Decorated Pillar Box - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Victorian Post Boxes In the centre of the island, at the junction of two roads, stands this impressive, carved sandstone pillar box. It has an interesting tale. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 10/27/2015 |
view gallery W41 km | Carrick-a-rede rope bridge - Northern Ireland in National Trust U.K. Nowadays Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is mainly a tourist attraction, and it's managed by the National Trust in Northern Ireland posted by: tmob location: Ulster, United Kingdom date approved: 02/27/2011 last visited: 05/16/2019 |
view gallery W41 km | Carrick-a-rede rope bridge - Northern Ireland in Pedestrian Suspension Bridges Nowadays Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is mainly a tourist attraction posted by: tmob location: Ulster, United Kingdom date approved: 02/09/2011 last visited: 05/16/2019 |
view gallery NE44.3 km | Holy Isle Ferry - Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings A small ferry connects the 'mainland' of Arran with the island in Lamlash Bay. Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. The ticket office on Lamlash Pier is slightly unusual. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery NE44.7 km | Goat Fell View - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Scenic Roadside Look-Outs The northern hills of Arran are formed of granite, eroded into sharp ridges. This car park provides an excellent view of the hills. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery NE44.7 km | Strathwillan View Point - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Orientation Tables The Isle of Arran lies in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland. The northern half of the island consists of dramatic, sharp granite hills. This view point provides an excellent vista. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
view gallery W45.7 km | White Park Bay - Northern Ireland, UK in National Trust U.K. White Park Bay has been in the care of the National Trust since 1938 and it remains one of the most natural coastline sites in Northern Ireland. posted by: Noe1 location: United Kingdom date approved: 11/26/2014 last visited: never |
view gallery NE45.9 km | Isle of Arran Heritage Museum Post Box - Arran, UK in Victorian Post Boxes The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is located in Brodick, which is where most visitors arrive. It includes a lot of information about the island's history. On one of the buildings is an old post box which now acts as a contributions box. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/25/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NE45.9 km | Heritage Museum Pump - Isle of Arran, UK in Vintage Gasoline Pumps An old, hand-cranked pump standing within the Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, Brodick. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NE45.9 km | RTB Heritage Museum - Isle of Arran, UK in Red Telephone Boxes An RTB within the grounds of the heritage museum in Brodick. It is empty and stands next to a vintage petrol pump. Museum is well worth a visit. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NE46.2 km | Mile 2 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Milestones There are 55 milestones on the coast road around the island. This is number 2, half-way along the front at Brodick. Fine views across the bay. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery NE46.3 km | TIC - Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers The main TIC for the Isle of Arran. Open all year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 08/01/2014 |
view gallery NE46.3 km | Arran Ferry, Brodick - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings The ferry to Arran departs the mainland from Ardrossan. It arrives at the island at the small town of Brodick. Arriving into Brodick Bay gives a fine view up Glen Rosa to Goat Fell - the destination for some 30,000 walkers each year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery NE47.3 km | Brodick Castle - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Castles There has been a fortress here since the fifth century, when an Irish tribe came over and founded the kingdom of Dalriada. The current building has been extended and altered several times but parts go back to the mid-16th century. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/10/2008 last visited: 07/17/2012 |
view gallery NE47.3 km | Royal Visit 1947 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Historic Trees The Isle of Arran has actively featured in the history of Scotland and was ruled by the King of Norway until 1266. A strategically important island. In more recent times a Royal visit took place in 1947 which is commemorated by several trees. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery NE47.3 km | Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park - Isle of Arran, UK in National Trust U.K. Brodick Castle was the home of the Hamiltons for nearly 500 years. Death and taxes saw it passed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1957. The house, garden and grounds are all open. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 05/11/2010 |
view gallery NE47.3 km | Brodick Country Park - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in 'You Are Here' Maps In the grounds of Brodick Castle is an extensive Country Park with over 10 miles of paths in. A map would be handy - and here it is. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery SW47.5 km | Dark Hedges - Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. in Wikipedia Entries The Dark Hedges is an avenue of Beech Trees forming a dark creepy tunnel. The location was used in the TV series Game of Thrones. Located in Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. posted by: veritas vita location: United Kingdom date approved: 07/23/2018 last visited: 07/09/2021 |
view gallery SW47.5 km | Dark Hedges - County Antrim, Northern Ireland. in Picture Perfect Postcards The Dark Hedges is an avenue of Beech Trees forming a dark creepy tunnel. The location was used in the TV series Game of Thrones.
Located in Dark Hedges, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. posted by: veritas vita location: United Kingdom date approved: 07/20/2018 last visited: 07/09/2021 |
view gallery W48.4 km | Dunseverick Castle - Dunseverick, Northern Ireland in Wikipedia Entries All that remains of Dunseverick Castle is part of a tower. The castle ruins are located near the Giant's Causeway near the village of Dunseverick in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. posted by: Marine Biologist location: United Kingdom date approved: 06/30/2012 last visited: 07/10/2021 |
view gallery W48.4 km | Dunseverick Castle - Ruin - Dunseverick, Antrim, Northern Ireland in Preserved Architectural Remnants and Ruins All that remains of Dunseverick Castle is part of the Gatelodge. The castle ruins are Scheduled Historic Monuments. Located near the Giant's Causeway, & the village of Dunseverick in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. posted by: veritas vita location: United Kingdom date approved: 08/14/2018 last visited: 07/10/2021 |
view gallery W48.4 km | Dunseverick Castle - Dunseverick, Antrim, Northern Ireland. in UK Historical Markers All that remains of Dunseverick Castle is part of the Gatelodge. The castle ruins are Scheduled Historic Monuments. Located near the Giant's Causeway, & the village of Dunseverick in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. posted by: veritas vita location: United Kingdom date approved: 10/31/2018 last visited: 07/10/2021 |
view gallery W48.4 km | Dunseverick Castle - Dunseverick, Northern Ireland in Castles Dunseverick Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the small village of Dunseverick and the Giant's Causeway. posted by: tmob location: Ulster, Ireland date approved: 02/03/2012 last visited: 07/10/2021 |
view gallery SE49.2 km | Ballantrae Church, South Ayrshire, Scotland in This Old Church The current Ballantrae Church is in the middle of the town. The previous church was a few metres south, now gone and replaced by a graveyard. The first structure was wooden and a few miles inland at the junction of Tig and Stinchar rivers. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/29/2011 last visited: never |
view gallery SE49.2 km | Bargany Tomb, Ballantrae, Scotland in Mausoleums The Bargany Tomb, also known as the Kennedy Mausoleum, initially covered the remains of Gilbert Kennedy, last Laird of Bargany in 1601. Built by his wife who is also interred there. At one time the tomb formed the south wall of the parish church. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/29/2011 last visited: never |
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