Da Mooses are considering another adventure back to U.K (and possibly Ireland) ... * :hmmm:
Really enjoy British (and Irish) history, culture and people ... And hikes through the rolling hills, wee mountains and locks / lakes / mers / watery places ... And museums, pubs and B&Bs ... And castles, abbeys, cathedrals and ruins thereof ... And steam-powered trains!
Might like some suggestions from the fine folks here on NGF!
Mind you, da Mooses have visited a number of times before. This thread may take a while to work through where Mooses have gone, where they want to return and new places they wish to visit...
* Hope to go in 2023 if issues with Covid, wars and economy will allow... :uneasy:
Photo of Mr. & Mrs. Moose during Ffestiniog Railway excursion from Porthmadog to Caernarfon and back again:
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Hey Da Mooses :)
May I suggest my home town.. Dartmouth in Devon. Lets just say we still have buildings in the town from the 1300's and the history of the town is pretty much all the way through from then to now.
We have a steam railway (GWR based Dartmouth Steam Railway) running from Paignton to Kingswear on the other side of the river.
Whilst it is GWR based, we also have on loan a USA 280 for the next few seasons. WE have another steam railway a few miles inland, ( South Devon Railway).
Dartmouth also has a railway station in it (now a restaurant) in the Guinness Book of Records as the only station in the UK to never have a train arrive at it... all the trains were the other side of the river and linked by Ferry.
We are also only a couple of hours drive from Peco at Beer :)
We are the birthplace of Newcoman and have only one of two working examples left and we were the departure point for the Mayflower when she set of for the New World, before the Speedwell started to sink and they turned back for repairs to Plymouth.
We were also the home for a huge USA contingent during the second world war for the D-Day landings and launched over 450 landing craft of men, tanks and supplies for the invasion. We are also next door to Start Bay where all the practicing was done for the Landings and the rather disasterous Excercise Tiger. Obviously we have a couple of USA war memorials here :)
If you do decide to include us on this tour, let me know and I will send you some accomodation details for the town.. and I would be more than happy to try and refresh the Mooses in our wonderful array of Bars that we have here, some dating back to 1632.
Sorry if this sounds like an advert, but I do some of the historic tours around the town and would be happy to show you the sites, as they say :)
Regards
Graham
Just suggested places on your other recent thread Mr moose https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=53792.165#msg764076 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=53792.165#msg764076)
And if you are visiting Dartmouth (in South Devon) it would make sense to carry on down to Cornwall with its little fishing villages and fabulous beaches and cliffs.
We also have the Bodmin & Wenford Steam railway and plenty of industrial relics from the tin and copper mines.
I could go on but that'll do for starters.
Cornwall .... ah Truro, Falmouth, Eden project all worth a visit.. Martin and I can go on and on.
It would be helpful to know where you've already been.
But if you haven't already then you should visit York, National Railway Museum, York Minster, loads of museums and Betty's Tea Rooms.
Regards,
John P
If you do manage to get across to Ireland, I can recommend my part of the country, (obviously ;)), it isn't called the Lake District for nowt. The old 'Cavan and Leitrim Railway' started in Dromod and Roger Farnworth of this parish did an excellent series of article on the railway. https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=45100.msg565664#msg565664 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=45100.msg565664#msg565664)
We live about 15 miles from the border and another 15 miles or so further on is Enniskillen, where there is the old castle, a Cathedral and a barbers shop. What's so interesting about a barbers shop you may ask. Have a look at -
https://www.headhuntersmuseum.com/about-the-railway-museum/ (https://www.headhuntersmuseum.com/about-the-railway-museum/)
If you do decide to visit, let me know and I will provide some more information - we might even show da mooses one or two typical Irish pubs. :thumbsup:
One fears that should ladymoose discover that moose has put the photo up on the forum then moose might become an endangered species.
But should he miraculously survive this potential extinction event then the Llangollen Railway in picturesque North Wales is well worth a visit.
PW
If you go to Dartmouth I would suggest spending one night at the Thurlestone Hotel not far away.
Very Agatha Christie.
A few days in Bridgnorth would be well worth it. The town itself is on 2 levels (Lowtown and Hightown although there's not much in Lowtown). Of course, there is the Severn Valley Railway terminating in the town (Bridgnorth to Kidderminster), a cliff railway, castle ruins, the river Severn and many decent alehouses. Just up the road there is Thomas Telford's cast iron bridge over the Severn, and the Blists Hill Museum
What time of year are you planning to visit?
TINGS (The International N Gauge Show) is usually on the first or second weekend in September. Warley Show (biggest UK exhibition) is towards the end of November. York show is held over the Easter weekend. There are plenty of others. See https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/ (https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/) for a list of events.
May 2023 will also see a large event at the National Railway Museum hosted by the N Gauge Society.
Steven B.
With all the recommendations of places to visit Moose, I presume that the lovely Mrs. Moose and yourself have set aside six months for this 'mis-adventure'? ;D
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Thank you all for your suggestions, good sirs. Very much appreciated.
Quote from: jpendle on June 13, 2022, 07:13:38 PMIt would be helpful to know where you've already been.
Want the whole three-decade long list? :goggleeyes:
Moose add lists in next post for future reference.
Moose was just hoping for ideas, but doesn't want to waste anyone's time. Perhaps Moose should prepare a rough itinerary over the coming months and THEN ask for suggestions. :hmmm:
Quote from: PennineWagons on June 13, 2022, 08:09:12 PMOne fears that should ladymoose discover that moose has put the photo up on the forum then moose might become an endangered species.
You're right. Mrs. Moose just saw the photo and preceded to give Moose "the look"... :uneasy:
Da Mooses' interests:
Distilleries, Hiking, History, Castles, Abbeys, Cathedrals, Ruins, Highland Games, Outdoor Markets, Steam Railway Excursion or Dinner Train, Model Railway Shops, Avoiding large populations
The Not-All-Inclusive Lists [because Moose's memory cannot recall every place that Moose has traveled]:
* Prior places visited and considering re-visiting:
- Arundel
Avebury
Ballindalloch
Bamburgh
Bath
Beaulieu
Blackness
Chepstow
Chichester
Dublin
Dufftown
Edinburgh
Elgin
Fort William
Glamis
Grasmere / Lake District (mostly hiking)
Highland Way (hiking)
Loch Lomond (hiking)
Isle of Skye (hiking)
Leavesden (Warner Bros. Tour)
Lincoln
London
Nairn
Nottingham
Oban
Parthmadog
Portsmouth
Salisbury
Stirling
Stonehenge
Warwick
York
* New places considering visiting:
- Arran Islands
Blarney
Canterbury
Cork
Cornwall
Dartmouth
Falkirk
Isles of Mull & Ione
North Berwick
Nottingham
Shetland Islands
Snowdonia (hiking)
Republic of Ireland (Southern region)
Winchester
* Prior places probably won't revisit:
- Aberdeen
Aviemore
Ballater
Battle
Belfast
Ben Nevis (hiking)
Betws-y-Coed
Bodiam
Bo'ness
Bournemouth
Brighton
Bristol
Caernarfon
Caldicot
Cardiff
Cliffs of Moher
Conventry
Conwy
Culloden
Derry
Donegal
Dornie
Dundonnell area (hiking)
Dunvegan
Fort Augustus
Galashiels
Giants Causeway
Glosgow
Grantown-on-Spey
Hastings
Hawick
Holy Island
Holyhead
Huntly
Inverness
Jedburgh
Keswick
Linlithgow
Looe
Mallaig
Melrose
Northern Ireland (various places)
Orchy
Orkney Island
Oxford
Peebles
Plymouth
Portree
Rosslyn
Stratford-upon-Avon
Thurso
Tongue
Torr Head
Torrin
Ullapool
"Ireland (southern Region)".
That's like saying describing Canada as a northern region of the US (which I imagine the US would probably like!) ;D
Winchester is nice from your prospective list. I mean... without any sort of itinerary or vague plan it's really hard to genuinely recommend places, particularly when you're down at places the size of Arundel. Snowdonia and Cornwall are also both lovely. Depending on when you're coming Cornwall particularly may be heaving, and would likely fail your "not peopley" test. Snowdon itself won't be much better, but the area generally is nice.
You've seen more of the British Isles and Ireland than most Brits, me included :)
Bit better than my last visit ("Bealman's Unexpected UK Adventure" - on the forum somewhere.... can't remember where) - I spent 7 nights in a care home!! :worried:
Quote from: Bealman on June 15, 2022, 02:01:30 AMI spent 7 nights in a care home!! :worried:
:goggleeyes:
Yep, Hotel California.... You can check out any time that you like, but you can never leave! ;D
Thanks for the comprehensive list moose. Sounds like plenty of interesting ideas to think about
Uk adventure:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22698.msg236255#msg236255 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=22698.msg236255#msg236255)
Quote from: Bealman on June 15, 2022, 04:25:15 AMUk adventure...
Thank you for sharing the link. Just went through it. Brought back memories of some of places da Mooses visited as well. Gave Moose some ideas too...
:hmmm:
Dear Mr and Mrs moose. Plenty of walking places ... Lake District, Yorkshire dales, peak district Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Dorset . Why not surf the net for tourist boards etc. Depends on how much time one has on your visit. Chris.
Quote from: njee20 on June 14, 2022, 10:07:58 PM
"Ireland (southern Region)".
That's like saying describing Canada as a northern region of the US (which I imagine the US would probably like!) ;D
To be fair, the island of Ireland is divided into Northern and Southern.
To be fair the Republic of Ireland has a south and north just like any other country (and a west coast and east coast).
Isn't the northern most part of Eire more north than the UK province of Northern Ireland?
Perhaps da Moose simply prefers the idea of going to Cork to Donegal?
Steven.
Quote from: Steven B on June 15, 2022, 09:33:52 AM
Isn't the northern most part of Eire more north than the UK province of Northern Ireland?
From Wikipedia -
Northernmost point: Banba's Crown (the tip of Malin Head), Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland (Latitude: 55° 23′ 4″ N)
Thank you very much for those helpful lists of places, Mr Moose. And also for your general criteria.
Incidentally, I found your split of already visited places into 'Again' and 'Not Again' for another visit to be interesting.
Where you visit on your next trip depends on how much time at your disposal and your preferred methods of transportation. And, obviously, some visits might require you to, at least, pass through certain places on your 'Not Again' list.
In order not make this post too long, I'll restrict myself to the north of Great Britain at present*. I can help with further south later if you wish. And, importantly, I know everywhere I'll mention well.
Lets start at the top!
Shetland Islands - often simply called Shetland. A lot of islands and few people. Fishing and oil-related industries. Lerwick is the major centre. In many ways, more Norse than Scots. Travelling around is interesting with a combination of car, ferry and aircraft likely to be used.
Reached by sailing from Aberdeen or by flying from several airports but please check the flights carefully before visiting. The sea crossing can be rough at times. And the 'over the lighthouse' approach to Sumburgh Airport involves flying towards a hillside and a sharp banking turn to port at the last minute! Some pilots advise the passengers that this is the approach they will use. The alternative approach, over the sea, is less exciting.
In my view (and this is a strictly personal opinion), unless you have a clear reason for going, Shetland is probably a lot of effort for limited return. But, if you have a reason - you will likely love it.
Steam trains in Scotland are fairly limited - Fort William-Mallaig, Aviemore and Bo'ness are the main places for regular steam. As these areas feature on your 'Not Again' list, I'll say no more.
Falkirk is an historic and industrial town but, with one exception, it might not have much of interest. Although canals are not included in you general criteria, it is the meeting place of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals and there is much of canal-related interest in the area, including the 'Falkirk Wheel' boat lift.
Edinburgh is a good centre and has Scotland's best model shop - Harburn Hobbies, as mentioned often on my Poppingham layout thread.
North Berwick is an attractive and prosperous seaside town, with its own (electrified!) branch line from Drem, but the trains run through to Edinburgh. Fairly close by, but really requiring an automobile to visit, is Glenkinchie Distillery. As an aside, Johnnie Walker, owner of Glenkinchie, now has its 'Visitor Experience' on Princes Street, Edinburgh. I haven't been so cannot comment. Great for access by public transport, though!
Not on your list, but well worth a visit, is the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed - usually shortened to 'Berwick' in conversation. Easily reached by train from Edinburgh, along a wonderfully scenic railway. Please sit on the left-hand side of the train going south. The town, the Tweed, the bridges (including the Royal Border Bridge) and the swans are all wonderful.
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Easily reached by train from Berwick-upon-Tweed, and not on your list as far as I could see, is Durham. A glorious cathedral city located within a meander loop of the river Wear. A castle beside the Norman cathedral. This cathedral is one on Britain's finest - perhaps the finest. The railway curves round the city, partly on a splendid viaduct.
Travelling south from Edinburgh by train in the other direction is Carlisle, an interesting border city located near the Solway. From Carlisle, train trips to Dumfries and over the Settle-Carlisle line are tempting. But I'll be contrary and go round the scenic Cumbrian coast, skirting the Lake District. Best to sit on the right-hand side going south. Workington is a post-industrial town but only represents a short section of the journey.
If you get off at Ravenglass - the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park - there are Roman remains to be seen. Ravenglass was an important Roman port. Also at Ravenglass is the superb Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, which is a minimum gauge (15") line taking you about six miles inland to the foot (in relative terms!) of England's highest mountain. Almost all the trains are steam-hauled and there are excellent cafes at each end of the line.
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The main line station building is now 'The Ratty Arms', the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway's own pub! There are other nice country pubs located a short walk from Dalegarth and 'The Green' stations. Finally, at Ravenglass is Muncaster Castle.
Heading south from Ravenglass, the journey to Carnforth (or, most likely, Lancaster) is scenic, especially from the right-hand side of the train. This journey goes through Barrow-in-Furness, which is an important industrial centre where boats are built. If you go this way, I suggest you head for Lancaster which is an interesting historic city in its own right, with lots of options for further travel.
* Diverting away from Great Britain for a moment. Kilkenny in Ireland is a lovely town and well worth a visit. You mentioned the 'Arran Islands'. I expect you mean the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. The island of Arran is off the Ayrshire coast in south-west Scotland.
Glad to help further if you wish.
With all best wishes.
John
A trip on settle carlisle too maybe. https://settle-carlisle.co.uk/
Awesome, as always, John. :thumbsup: :beers:
You appear to have missed the East of England, I can tell you about Norfolk.
Watery places.. We got Watery places, 130 miles ish of navigable waterways called the Norfolk Broads, the land of 2 of the Swallows and Amazon books if you remember them ("Coot club" and "the Big Six") it's not officially a national park but is allowed to advertise itself as one..
a hire day boat from Potter Heigham to visit the quieter places such as Hickling Broad and Horsey mere is advised.. get an electric one .. no diesel thumping away.
Norwich.. Two cathedrals, a castle, and Elm Street. No not that nightmare, but a historic one used in many Films. and https://www.greateasternmodels.co.uk/ (https://www.greateasternmodels.co.uk/)
Norwich market, founded before 1100, along side https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwich_Guildhall (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwich_Guildhall)
Wroxham and Hoveton two adjoining villages either side of a river.
In Hoveton:
Wroxham Minature worlds https://wroxhamminiatureworlds.co.uk/ (https://wroxhamminiatureworlds.co.uk/)
The Bure Valley Railway https://www.bvrw.co.uk/ (https://www.bvrw.co.uk/) , they have a model railway shop at the far end, and Alysham itself is an old town and worth a wander around.
The Barton House Railway, in Wroxham, https://www.facebook.com/BHRailway/ (https://www.facebook.com/BHRailway/)
and since you are in Wroxham how about hiring a day motorboat to go visit this..
https://youtu.be/L28qe_h48zQ (https://youtu.be/L28qe_h48zQ) ( the race might not be on but the scenery is beautiful)
https://youtu.be/JZmA78lCyw0 (https://youtu.be/JZmA78lCyw0) at 3 minutes in it's actually hovering over the Bure valley railway and Minature worlds.
There are plenty of pubs on the river If you come for a visit I can advise..
Take the public railway from Hoveton to Sheringham, and visit,
the North Norfolk Railway https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/ (https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/)
and in the main street https://smithsmodelrailways.co.uk/ (https://smithsmodelrailways.co.uk/)
other railways in Norfolk,
https://whitwellstation.com/ (https://whitwellstation.com/)
https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/ (https://www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/)
Not a railway But. http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/ (http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/)
There are model railway shows on occasionally, once we've got the dates of your visit we can look up when and where.
If you do come to Norfolk , I can arrange for you to Visit Broadland Model railway club http://broadlandmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/ (http://broadlandmodelrailwayclub.co.uk/)
and this might help https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/ (https://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/)
Walks St Benets Abbey on the broads,
Along the Coast at Waxham to Horsey, seals on the beach at the coast, wildlife on the broads.
up Beeston bump Near Cromer.
I'm a bit surprised that having done Portsmouth, you haven't managed the Isle of Wight. Only downside is that it can get very crowded, but lots of walks (some steep climbs) get you away from them a bit. IOW has several castles, lots of beaches, several zoo/animal/bird sanctuaries, a garlic farm, Roman ruins, miniature model village, boat museum, photo museum, smuggling museum, waxworks, and other attractions. There is a steam railway museum at Havenstreet, with steam trains plying back and forth between Wootton and Smallbrook Junction - change here for IOW's regular passenger railway running between Ryde Pierhead and Shanklin, which uses refurbished ex-London-Underground stock (and it actually goes underground for about 1km after having trundled along Ryde pier). IOW also has Queen Victoria's summer residence (and where she died) and you can visit the house and grounds (Osbourne House). Other oddities include a dinosaur museum, a floating bridge and a chair lift. And a nice little railway model shop (Upstairs/Downstairs in Sandown).
The best part of going to the isle of Wight from Southsea is the trip in the mini-hovercraft.
Better than the rides at Disneyland :)
Just in case you're in th'area............
https://www.bekonscot.co.uk (https://www.bekonscot.co.uk)
Not too far from Heathrow airport, if that's where Moose Airlines is planning to land ?
You could stay the night at Windsor Castle :)
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Thank you very much for your wonderful post, John. Potential destinations have been added to the "new" list! 8)
Taking a while to read through and not sure how to reply – so many things this moose could say, but hard to have a conversation in a forum thread. Therefore, Moose will just keep this brief-ish... :worried:
You had mentioned that you found the split between visit "again" versus "not again" lists to be "interesting"; please don't try to read anything into the "not again" list. :uneasy:
Places on "not again" list are simply destinations that Mr. & Mrs. Moose have decided that da Mooses need not visit again in favor of other destinations; it's not a list of undesirable places by any means.
Da Mooses have decided that traveling to Shetland might be undesirable after reading your comments about the islands.
Falkirk is on the "new" list as it turns out because Mrs. Moose has a keen interest in experiencing the canals in Britain. The "Falkirk Wheel" is of interest too...
Yes! Harburn Hobbies is the best model shop in Scotland! They have such helpful staff and a nice collection of n scale stuff. Moose has bought many things there, including some Harburn Hamlet beer barrels for the Moose Lodge Brewery! 8)
Right down the street from Harburn Hobbies is Khushi's India restaurant – not that da Mooses ate there, but one of the reasons Moose was able to enjoy the holiday trip was that it offered a nice long break from an annoying coworker nicknamed Kushy, so seeing the restaurant's name gave Moose a slight heart attack! :goggleeyes:
Thank you for the information regarding North Berwick and the surrounding area. North Berwick is definitely on the list of places to go. Mrs. Moose was accepted into an internship program at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, she had to change to an internship program closer to home (and sadly 4,500 miles away from Scotland)... :*(
Da Mooses read about the "Visitor Experience" on Princes Street and passed by the "Scotch Whisky Experience" on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh. As Edinburgh is always on the "return" list, and da Mooses enjoy Scotch, and Mrs. Moose keeps mentioning the "Scotch Whisky Experience", one or the other will likely be visited by mooses! 8)
Moose curious if either "Visitor Experience" or "Scotch Whisky Experience" is worth the time and cost? :hmmm:
Oh boy, Arran Island, Scotland versus Aran Islands, Ireland. Sorry! Moose was researching Arran Island last year and had some vague recollection of the Aran Islands from a short side trip to Ireland & Northern Ireland that da Mooses took in 2015. Apparently, Moose brain on fritz – again... :worried:
Moose meant Arran Island as a possible destination, since it is in a more south westerly part of Scotland where da Mooses have not yet traveled extensively.
Thank you again!
Quote from: joe cassidy on June 16, 2022, 12:46:21 PM
The best part of going to the isle of Wight from Southsea is the trip in the mini-hovercraft.
Better than the rides at Disneyland :)
I lived in Southsea for many years and only travelled on the hovercraft once or twice.
It's one of the few places left in the world where you can travel in a hovercraft.
It costs an arm and a leg for the time and distance involved, but a "must do" on anyone's bucket list!
Quote from: jpendle on June 13, 2022, 07:13:38 PM
It would be helpful to know where you've already been.
But if you haven't already then you should visit York, National Railway Museum, York Minster, loads of museums and Betty's Tea Rooms.
Regards,
John P
There's always a queue outside Berry's Tea Rooms in York - even just before Xmas! And they have a branch in Harrogate, just as busy, about 22 miles away and trains link the two places.
People like to experience the quintessential English high tea!
Thank you very much, Mr Moose.
I'm glad my notes were of interest.
Arran is a nice island and easy to visit. Just take the train to Ardrossan Harbour and change there for the ferry to Brodick.
One of my friends was much involved in the planning of the Falkirk wheel. He was then Chief Executive of the Scottish Seabird Centre until he retired.
I'm glad you like HH. It's a really nice shop and a long-standing family business. I have the barrels as well... on Poppingham!
I hope da Mooses have a wonderful trip. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help with.
With all best wishes.
John
The Mooses might like to visit Pendon Museum allthough NOT N gauge it's an amazing place and Didcot Railway Center as well as Beaconsfield Model Village.
All well worth a visit .
Bob Tidbury
Bob @Bob Tidbury (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=3442) one place you forgot it's at the bottom of the lawn you forgot. Oxford is well worth a visit too.
Any N gauge member is also welcome to visit my railway Stonehouse just PM me if you want a visit .
Its a 20ft X 8ft layout mostly G W R but I am a rule one man so anything can run on it realy my whole idea is just to have fun running trains ,In know way am I a rivet counter ,
Bob Tidbury
Then a trip to high Wycombe Station and catch the Oxford train. A great day out recommended
It's worth having a look at this site
https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/ (https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/)
It lists nearly all MR shops and shows , so that you can pick the ones that match your itinerary
I also recommend Norfolk and the day trip to oxford ( and a trip on London's Crossrail/ Elizabeth line.)
If you go to Norfolk, you can ignore the Other University en route ( whose name I dare not mention!)
Best wishes
Railwaygun
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Moose thank you all for your most excellent advice and recommendations! Hope that Moose has not left anyone out...
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Sorry for the delay in replying – It has taken some time to review and jot down all the new places to visit, bookmark suggests websites and add everything to "the list" for consideration.
Thank you Bob Tidbury for an invitation to everyone here to visit Stonehouse Railway.
There are so many interesting places - tea rooms, canals, hovercraft, heritage railways, model shops & shows, cathedrals and museums, sanctuaries, hikes, layouts and more!
Da Mooses would like to visit all of these places. Since time and money will limit things a bit (massive understatement), Moose will need to go into moose hidey-hole and figure out what looks most interesting and doable and run it past Mrs. Moose. A very iterative and lengthy process...
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Moose will have many more questions as things progress.
Thank you all again!
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If you're visiting the Royal mile, to the whisky experience, you may as well wander up the hill to Edinburgh Castle, you won't get the access I did , as dad worked there.( And I could use his parking space inside the inner walls!!!!) There is a camera obscura not to far from the castle esplanade.
Also nearby is the underground city
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On the way down the National gallery is worth a visit on the mound, sister works there
Quote from: Moose2013 on June 16, 2022, 05:18:12 PM
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Mrs. Moose has a keen interest in experiencing the canals in Britain.
That's easy then. If you want to see or experience the 8th wonder of the world (or is it Wiltshire) then you have to visit Devizes to see our flight of 29 locks which allow the Kennet & Avon canal to rise 237 feet into the centre of Devizes where the annual beer festival is held in July at the wharf so if you get your timing right.............
(https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/%2Fmethode%2Ftimes%2Fprodmigration%2Fweb%2Fbin%2Fdaf41b9e-9538-3027-8cb6-df3827000e5f.jpg?crop=780%2C520%2C0%2C0&resize=1500)
Oh and we have a castle, both a stone one and a hotel by the same name. No tutu shops though :*(
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https://www.lucs.org.uk/ (https://www.lucs.org.uk/)
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/ (https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/)
https://www.srps.org.uk/ (https://www.srps.org.uk/)
https://caledonianrailway.com/ (https://caledonianrailway.com/)
https://www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk/ (https://www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk/)
https://ogilvyspirits.com/ (https://ogilvyspirits.com/)
https://www.deeside-railway.co.uk/ (https://www.deeside-railway.co.uk/)
https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/ (https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/)
https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee (https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee)
https://www.rrsdiscovery.co.uk/ (https://www.rrsdiscovery.co.uk/)
https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/ (https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/)
https://www.dmoft.co.uk/ (https://www.dmoft.co.uk/)
https://www.gordonhighlanders.com/ (https://www.gordonhighlanders.com/)
https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-maritime-museum (https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-maritime-museum)
Should get you started if you are coming North ;)
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Thank you very much Lawrence. :thumbsup: Many more ideas... :hmmm: