My Nairn (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
Interesting coverage on the BBC which shows Fort George managed to make the Top 10 of most visited properties owned by Historic Scotland, coming in at 7th place, with Urquhart Castle making 3rd. While Central Belt attractions, not least Edinburgh and Stirling Castle, make it top of the list, and Urquhart castle has its big association [...]
The Grumpy Spindoctor (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Fantasy Island - home of the SNP's new caring sharing defence policy No sooner does the Grumpy SD blog on the lack of detail in the SNP's future defence plans post independence, then up pops SNP defence spokesperson/Westminster leader, (except when its Alex) Angus Robertson to tell the world that: 'Free' Scotland would allow English military forces to be based north of the border. Scotland and England...
aangirfan (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
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Hills of the North, Rejoice! (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
Another lovely stained glass window in the Regimental Chapel commemorates St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland. Jesus calls us over the tumult Of our life’s wild, restless, sea; Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, “Christian, follow Me!” As of old Saint Andrew heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for Jesus’ sake. Jesus...
Hills of the North, Rejoice! (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
By the time Fort George was completed in 1769, the Highlands were peaceful. The fort continued in use, however, as a training base for regiments recruited in Scotland, especially in the Highlands.
Hills of the North, Rejoice! (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009
Fort George is one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It is located about 10 miles North East of Inverness. It was built in the wake of the 1745-6 Jacobite Rising (Battle of Culloden) as part of a concerted effort by George II's government to ensure that the Highland clans would never again rise in support of the exiled Stuart dynasty.
Beervana (Free subscription) | 25/09/2009
Next Saturday the Fresh Hop Tastivals kick-off their annual three-peat in Hood River. It's the sixth iteration, and for the first time, I plan to go.* Sixth Annual Fresh Hop Festival Saturday, October 3, noon-9pm Columbia and 5th St, Downtown| map The beer list hasn't been published yet--and even more frustratingly, the hop list. For the past couple years, I've been trying to document the success of...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 31/08/2009
Detached, self-catering Holiday Cottage, Nairn, near Inverness, Scotland. A charming period cottage renovated and modernised but retaining its beams, attractively set amongst mature trees. Hermitage Lodge was originally the lodge to a house. Nairn is a seaside holiday resort with miles of sandy beaches and 2 championship golf courses. Walks by the River Nairn start almost from the door. Cawdor and...
An American Family in England (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
Our second full day in Scotland saw us at Fort George. It was a dreary, rainy morning, but we stuck it out and were rewarded with lovely afternoon weather. Fort George is still an active military base, so it is totally functioning. But very historical and a beautiful location. Supposedly there are often dolphin and seal sightings from the gun turrets, but we didn't see any during our visit. We spent...
dooyoo newest opinions in UK / Irel (Free subscription) | 14/07/2009
a new opinion on www.dooyoo.co.uk about Fort George (Scotland) written by sugar78 I visited Fort George in May 2008 while on our first trip to Scotland and we were not disappointed! When I say 'we' I mean me and my significant other ...
Military Police Association - Isle of Man Sub Group (Free subscription) | 23/06/2009
The Black Watch started its first deployment to Afghanistan in April British soldiers have launched a major airborne assault on a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. More than 350 troops from the Black Watch were dropped into Babaji, north of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, just after midnight local time on Friday. Twelve Chinook helicopters were used in Operation Panther's Claw which involved...
Redneck's Revenge (Free subscription) | 23/06/2009
BBC NEWS - British soldiers have launched a major airborne assault on a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. More than 350 troops from the Black Watch were dropped into Babaji, north of Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, just after midnight local time on Friday. Twelve Chinook helicopters were used in Operation Panther's Claw which involved British and US air forces. The Ministry of Defence has...
A Gurn from Nurn (Free subscription) | 16/06/2009
The MOD has revealed that it is less than happy with the proposed development of Whiteness Head due to the possibility of the live firing range having to curtail activities at Fort George. The proposed development at Whiteness Head includes a marina that would see increased boating activity near or around the firing range. Highland Council have already given the go ahead for planning permission but...
The Herald (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Contrary to how things may appear, Terry Butcher has not yet sanctioned bare-knuckle combat as an acceptable part of training manoeuvres within the Highland club's Fort George barracks base.
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