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Today Wednesday 29th August 2018 I visited Drum Castle a 30 minute drive from my home in Aberdeen, the weather was warm with bright sunshine, I explored the castle , its grounds and its well maintained walled garden, I can highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting this magnificent site of Scottish History that you will have a most enjoyable experience.
The site is managed by the National Trust For Scotland, a large car park is adjacent to the castle with a cafe within the grounds providing refreshments etc .
Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine.
The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'.
The original 13th-century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, who built the Bridge of Don in Old Aberdeen.
It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland (and notably unaltered). A large wing was added in 1619 by the 9th laird, and further alterations were made during the Victorian era.
The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1325 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn (of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan) was armour bearer/secretary (and neighbour) to King Robert the Bruce.
Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion (as did nearby Muchalls Castle) leading to its being attacked and sacked three times.
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The castle is surrounded by late 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.
In the 19th century it was the home of Alexander Forbes Irvine of Drum FRSE (1818-1892).
He was responsible for restoring the chapel.
Today, the castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open during the summer months. The chapel, dining hall and estate may be hired for weddings and corporate functions.
A variety of local events such as classic car rallies and musical fetes also occur here. There is also a small shop and tearoom within the castle.
Area ancient history
Prehistoric habitation of the local area is known through archaeological sites such as Balbridie.
Roman legions marched from Raedykes to nearby Normandykes as they sought higher ground evading the bogs of Red Moss and other low-lying mosses associated with the Burn of Muchalls.
That march used the Elsick Mounth, one of the ancient trackways crossing the Grampian Mountains; the situation of the Elsick Mounth terminating at a ford to the River Dee is thought to have been instrumental in the strategic siting of Drum Castle as a point to monitor traffic on the Elsick Mounth lying west of Netherley.
Drumoak (/drəˈmoʊk/, Scottish Gaelic: Druim M'Aodhaig, lit. the ridge of St Aodhag) is a village situated between Peterculter and Banchory in North Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Drumoak is proximate to the River Dee, with Park Bridge, named for the local Park Estate, being a local crossing; Park Estate] was formerly owned by the railway engineer Sir Robert Williams;
Sir Robert is interred at Drumoak.
There is a church, small shop, bowling green and the Irvine Arms restaurant (aptly named after the family that owned the 13th century Drum Castle). Drum Castle is run by the
National Trust for Scotland and is open to visitors. Relics and portraits of the Irvine family are kept here, and it was conferred by Robert the Bruce onto William de Irvine.
There are a number of housing developments progressing; a small primary school with about 100 pupils serves Drumoak. The Dee River gravels also attract gravel extraction on both sides of the river.
Drumoak Manse in 1638 was the birthplace of James Gregory,discoverer of diffraction gratings a year after Newton's prism experiments, and inventor of the Gregorian telescope design in 1663.
The design is still used today in telescopes such as the Arecibo Radio Telescope upgraded to a Gregorian design in 1997 giving Arecibo a flexibility it had not previously possessed. His older brother David was also born there in 1620.
Between Drumoak and Peterculter is the site of a Roman encampment Normandykes.
NO 8941 9109, LR38 & LR45.
Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52)
Flush bracket G898 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 150.581 feet [45.8971 metres] above mean sea level (Newlyn datum). It was included on the Laurencekirk to Aberdeen levelling line. Geodetic line G.244, levelled during 1944. The surveyor's description was E parapet of Bridge of Muchalls, 15' N of centre of Burn of Muchalls.
Third Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1956-68)
This flush bracket was used again during the third geodetic levelling of Scotland. It was included on the Aberdeen south to Laurencekirk levelling line. Geodetic line G.338, levelled during 1956. The surveyor's description was W face, E parapet of Bridge of Muchalls, E side of road.
This marker was last verified in 1973. The OS Online Archive gives the description: Parapet of Bridge of Muchalls, E side of road, N parapet.
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On parapet facing across road.
Photographed 3/05/2016, GRP.
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Neighbouring Flush Brackets
G4114 - Hillhead of Cowie : 0.57 miles to the south.
G4115 - Limpet Mill : 1.31 miles to the south.
G899 - Newtonhill : 1.47 miles to the north.
G4112 - Cammachmore Hotel : 2.33 miles to the north.
G4116 - Cowie House : 2.64 miles to the south.
S6832 - Netherley, Woodend : 2.75 miles to the northwest.
G900 - Mill of Kingcausie : 3.08 miles to the north.
G897 - Stonehaven, Town Hall : 3.47 miles to the south.
S7018 - Findlayston : 3.54 miles to the west.
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Arriva Merseyside VDL DB300, Wright Gemini 2, 4466 (MX61 AXG). is seen at Liverpool Lime Street on route 79D to Netherley.
This is seen on Monday 16th January 2017.
My great-grand parents on their golden wedding. They were Henry Cook Moir's father and mother. They owned a large farm in what is now Kincardineshire,Scotland.The farm was Mains of Allochie,Netherley.
Alice gnawing on a stick (one of her favourite pastimes). 300mm f5.6 ISO 100 Sony A350 + Minolta AF ZOOM 75-300 4.5-5.6 D.
4121 just prior to its departure for Netherley on the 79. At the moment, B7s are regular performers on the 79, although this is only a temporary fix until enough Geminis are available. Photo taken on 27/10/11.
Stacked pots released from storage in the old leaky shed, drying out on the lawn in preparation for the new 2009 growing season
Hawker Hunter T7 N-315 on display outside Alba Power Ltd, near Netherley, Aberdeenshire. It was formerly on display at Long Marston
Arriva North West, VDL DB300, Wright Eclipse Gemini II H41/29F No 4440 MX61 AYS, working a 79 service from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Netherley, is pictured on Whitechapel, Liverpool. 28th January, 2012.
Shots taken in 1982 recording some of the sights around the demolition of the tenement blocks in Netherley, Liverpool. Photographic study for the Open Eye gallery.
Arriva North West, VDL DB300, Wright Eclipse Gemini II H41/29F No 4435 MX61 AUT, is pictured here on Wapping, alongside Liverpool's Albert Dock, working a 79 service to Netherley. 28th January, 2012.
Arriva North West, VDL DB300, Wright Eclipse Gemini II H41/29F No 4460 MX61 AXY, working a 79 service from Netherley to Liverpool ONE Bus Station is pictured here on Lime Street, Liverpool. 28th January, 2012.
The plaque at the entrance reads:
"Hillsborough Oaks
96 Oak trees were planted in this wood 1996 in memory of those who lost their lives in the Hillsborough stadium tragedy of 15 April 1989."
(The woods are on the Netherley Road Liverpool). This is a very peaceful area so take a book or just sit and listen to the birds.
Today Wednesday 29th August 2018 I visited Drum Castle a 30 minute drive from my home in Aberdeen, the weather was warm with bright sunshine, I explored the castle , its grounds and its well maintained walled garden, I can highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting this magnificent site of Scottish History that you will have a most enjoyable experience.
The site is managed by the National Trust For Scotland, a large car park is adjacent to the castle with a cafe within the grounds providing refreshments etc .
Drum Castle is a castle near Drumoak in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. For centuries it was the seat of the chief of Clan Irvine.
The place-name Drum is derived from Gaelic druim, 'ridge'.
The original 13th-century tower of Drum Castle has been suggested as the work of medieval architect Richard Cementarius, who built the Bridge of Don in Old Aberdeen.
It is believed to be one of the three oldest tower houses in Scotland (and notably unaltered). A large wing was added in 1619 by the 9th laird, and further alterations were made during the Victorian era.
The castle and its grounds were granted to William de Irwyn in 1325 by Robert the Bruce, and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975. William de Irwyn (of the Irvings of Bonshaw clan) was armour bearer/secretary (and neighbour) to King Robert the Bruce.
Drum played a role in the Covenanting Rebellion (as did nearby Muchalls Castle) leading to its being attacked and sacked three times.
Chieftain's Banner
The castle is surrounded by late 18th-century gardens, including a rose garden and arboretum containing trees from all regions of the 18th century British Empire.
In the 19th century it was the home of Alexander Forbes Irvine of Drum FRSE (1818-1892).
He was responsible for restoring the chapel.
Today, the castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is open during the summer months. The chapel, dining hall and estate may be hired for weddings and corporate functions.
A variety of local events such as classic car rallies and musical fetes also occur here. There is also a small shop and tearoom within the castle.
Area ancient history
Prehistoric habitation of the local area is known through archaeological sites such as Balbridie.
Roman legions marched from Raedykes to nearby Normandykes as they sought higher ground evading the bogs of Red Moss and other low-lying mosses associated with the Burn of Muchalls.
That march used the Elsick Mounth, one of the ancient trackways crossing the Grampian Mountains; the situation of the Elsick Mounth terminating at a ford to the River Dee is thought to have been instrumental in the strategic siting of Drum Castle as a point to monitor traffic on the Elsick Mounth lying west of Netherley.
Drumoak (/drəˈmoʊk/, Scottish Gaelic: Druim M'Aodhaig, lit. the ridge of St Aodhag) is a village situated between Peterculter and Banchory in North Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Drumoak is proximate to the River Dee, with Park Bridge, named for the local Park Estate, being a local crossing; Park Estate] was formerly owned by the railway engineer Sir Robert Williams;
Sir Robert is interred at Drumoak.
There is a church, small shop, bowling green and the Irvine Arms restaurant (aptly named after the family that owned the 13th century Drum Castle). Drum Castle is run by the
National Trust for Scotland and is open to visitors. Relics and portraits of the Irvine family are kept here, and it was conferred by Robert the Bruce onto William de Irvine.
There are a number of housing developments progressing; a small primary school with about 100 pupils serves Drumoak. The Dee River gravels also attract gravel extraction on both sides of the river.
Drumoak Manse in 1638 was the birthplace of James Gregory,discoverer of diffraction gratings a year after Newton's prism experiments, and inventor of the Gregorian telescope design in 1663.
The design is still used today in telescopes such as the Arecibo Radio Telescope upgraded to a Gregorian design in 1997 giving Arecibo a flexibility it had not previously possessed. His older brother David was also born there in 1620.
Between Drumoak and Peterculter is the site of a Roman encampment Normandykes.
Operator: Arriva North West
Service: 79D Liverpool ONE - Netherley
Vehicle reg: BT66 MUW
Vehicle type: Volvo B5LH/Wright Eclipse Gemini 3
Location: Liverpool ONE Bus Station
These are actually classed as Wrightbus Gemini 2 integrals on DAF running units. New to Arriva North West, in 11/2011, this one is seen loading in Liverpool ONE Bus Station, on 17/04/2024. It is operating Service 79 15:42 Liverpool ONE Bus Station - Liverpool Mount Pleasant - Wavertree - Belle Vale Interchange - Netherley. © Peter Steel 2024.