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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.
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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.
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.
This may look like a boring photo of an expanse of tarmac to you, but believe or not this used to be a subway - the ones that used to pass under busy roads, like this one near the start of West Derby Road.
I think because they were easy places to get mugged (not to mention used as unofficial toilets by those who had week bladders), many have been filled in and replaced by conventional crossings.
There's on in Netherley which I haven't photographed yet, but I'm waiting for the opportunity to present itself.
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.
Arriva North West, VDL DB300, Wright Eclipse Gemini II H41/29F No 4440 MX61 AYS, is pictured here at Liverpool ONE Bus Station to work a 79 service to Netherley. 28th January, 2012.
Arriva Merseyside VDL DB300, Wright Gemini 2, 4449 (MX61 AYH). is seen at Liverpool Lime Street on route 79D to Netherley.
This is seen on Monday 16th January 2017.
Body/Chassis: Wright Eclipse Gemini 2
Operator: Arriva (Merseyside)
Garage: Speke
Route: 79 to Netherley
Location: Liverpool ONE bus station, Liverpool
All information should be accurate as of the time of this recording.
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 arriving on Service 79 14:49 Netherley - Belle Vale Interchange - Wavertree - Edge Hill - Liverpool ONE Bus Station. Its destination display has already been set for the 15:52 return service which would be extended to Halewood Shopping Centre. © Peter Steel 2024.
NO 9031 9328, LR38 & LR45.
Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52)
Flush bracket G899 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland, and was levelled with a height of 271.713 feet [82.8181 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 SE face, E angle of Hillhead Farm, W side of road.
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.
This marker was last verified in 1973. The OS Online Archive gives the description as barn, Hillhead Farm, NW side of road, E angle, SE face.
SITE VISIT
Building now in considerable disrepair. Future uncertain.
Photographed 3/05/2016, GRP.
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www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11114
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Neighbouring Flush Brackets
G4112 - Cammachmore Hotel : 0.87 miles to the north.
G898 - Bridge of Muchalls : 1.47 miles to the south.
G900 - Mill of Kingcausie : 1.62 miles to the north.
G4114 - Hillhead of Cowie : 2.03 miles to the south.
G4111 - Balquharn Farm : 2.46 miles to the north.
G4115 - Limpet Mill : 2.78 miles to the south.
S6832 - Netherley, Woodend : 3.06 miles to the west.
G901 - Moss-side of Findon : 3.31 miles to the northeast.
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NO 8540 9298, LR38 & LR45.
Flush bracket S6832 was emplaced around 1952. Levelled with a height of 484.588 feet, it was included on the Drumoak to Stonehaven secondary levelling line. The surveyor's description was NE face, 4' from N angle of house at Woodend.
This marker was last verified as a tertiary bench mark in 1973. The OS Online Archive gives the description as Netherley PO, SW side of road, NE face, 1.3m from N angle.
SITE VISIT
Courtesy knock first. Painted white but in good condition. Greeted by friendly kitten.
Photographed 3/05/2016, GRP.
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Neighbouring Flush Brackets
S7018 - Findlayston : 2.62 miles to the south.
G898 - Bridge of Muchalls : 2.75 miles to the southeast.
G4114 - Hillhead of Cowie : 2.94 miles to the southeast.
G899 - Newtonhill : 3.06 miles to the east.
G4115 - Limpet Mill : 3.27 miles to the southeast.
G4112 - Cammachmore Hotel : 3.42 miles to the east.
G900 - Mill of Kingcausie : 3.88 miles to the northeast.
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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.
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.
Arriva North West, VDL DB300, Wright Eclipse Gemini II H41/29F No 4457 MX61 AXU,working a 79 service from Netherley to Liverpool ONE Bus Station, is pictured on Dale 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.
Here is my Grandfather Henry Cook Moir who married Christine. Henry was from Newbigging,Netherley,North East Scotland (near Aberdeen). He worked as a clerk at the Hudsons Bay Company in Churchill.