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Black Barony

Barony Castle, also known as Black Barony, and formerly as Darnhall, is a historic house at Eddleston in the Scottish Borders. The house is currently operated as a hotel, under the name of Barony Castle Hotel, and is protected as a Category B listed building. Situated within the grounds lies the Great Polish Map of Scotland, a large relief model of Scotland, the largest of such in Europe. History The remains of a 16th-century tower house, built by the Murrays of Blackbarony, form the oldest part of the building. Sir Alexander Murray, 2nd Baronet, purchased the nearby estate of Cringletie in 1666. Sir Archibald Murray, 3rd Baronet (died c. 1700) was a soldier and from 1689 served as "Sole Master of Work, Overseer, and Director-General of their Majesties' buildings" to King William II and Queen Mary II, filling the post which had been vacant since Sir William Bruce's dismissal in 1678. The house was extended in the 18th century, resulting in the present facade. In 1771 Black Barony passed to the Murrays of Elibank, who retained ownership until 1930. Further enlargements were made in the 19th century, and in the first half of the 20th century the house was converted to hotel use. In 1843 James Gillespie Graham was commissioned to replace the whole structure with a new mansionhouse, but this was never progressed. Instead smaller extensions were made in the late 19th century under the 9th and 10th Lord Elibank. During the Second World War, Black Barony at Eddleston near Peebles was requisitioned for military use and in 1942 became The Polish Higher Military School used for staff officer training. Poland had been invaded by Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia and Slovakia. Many Polish military personnel escaped via Romania to France and the United Kingdom. After the Fall of France in May 1940, many more Polish forces arrived in the UK. Most Polish land forces were deployed to Scotland and so Black Barony and other sites were requisitioned for the use of the Polish forces stationed in Scotland. These included the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade commanded by General Stanisław Maczek, which formed the nucleus of the 1st Polish Armoured Division organised in February 1942. Polish forces were initially deployed throughout Scotland for the defence of Scotland's East Coast against possible invasion by Nazi German forces in Norway and Denmark. The Poles provided the defence of many areas and vital services such as patrolling and guarding beaches, ports, estuaries, airfields and radar sites. They operated anti-aircraft guns and barrage balloons and installed tank obstacles. Ice House An underground, ovoid structure, dated 1789 was constructed 100 m to the north-east of the house by the 7th Lord Elibank. References External links Barony Castle, Peebles
Black Castle (East Lothian)

Black Castle ist eine Wallburg aus der Eisenzeit mit einer Reihe von Verteidigungswällen, etwa fünf Kilometer südöstlich von Gifford in der schottischen Council Area East Lothian. Die Anlage liegt südlich der Fernstraße B6355 zwischen Darent House und der Wallburg Green Castle. Das Fort liegt oben auf einem Hügelchen auf einer Seehöhe von 270 Metern. Es ist 120 Meter × 100 Meter groß und hat eine innere und eine äußere Ringmauer, sowie zwei Eingänge, die durch Dämme markiert sind. Westlich der Wallburg befindet sich ein Wald namens Black Castle Wood. Die Anlage ist als Scheduled Monument klassifiziert. Einzelnachweise
Black Castle, East Lothian

Black Castle, East Lothian is an Iron Age hillfort with a number of defensive banks, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is south of the B6355 road, between Darent House and Green Castle hillfort. The fort is on the summit of a hillock, at 900 feet (270 m). It measures about 380 by 340 feet (120 by 100 m). It has an inner and an outer rampart, and two entrances marked by causeways. To the west is a plantation named Black Castle wood. It is a designated scheduled monument. See also Blackcastle Hill, East Lothian Chesters Hill Fort White Castle, East Lothian Traprain Law List of places in East Lothian List of hill forts in Scotland References
Black Castle of Moulin

Black Castle of Moulin (schottisch-gälisch: Caisteal Dubh Mhaothlinne oder An Sean Chaisteal) ist eine Burgruine im Dorf Moulin in der Gemeinde Pitlochry in der schottischen Council Area Perth and Kinross. Die Burg, von der heute nur noch Überreste des nordwestlichen Rundturms erhalten sind, ließ Sir John Campbell aus Lochawe auf einer Insel in einem heute nicht mehr existierenden See erbauen. Die Burg wurde 1512 aus Angst vor der Pest angezündet und verfiel dann. Der See wurde um 1720 entwässert und blieb noch etwa 100 Jahre lang ein Sumpf, bevor er vollkommen trockenfiel. Heute gilt die Ruine als Scheduled Monument. Einzelnachweise
Black Castle of Moulin

The Black Castle of Moulin (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dubh Mhaothlinne, also known as An Sean Chaisteal), is a ruined castle located in Moulin near Pitlochry, Scotland. It is a scheduled monument. The castle was built about 1326 by Sir John Campbell of Lochawe on an island, or crannog, in a loch, now drained. The castle was torched in 1512, due to a fear of plague, and fell into ruins. References
Castelo Black

O Castelo Black (em inglês: Black Castle) foi um castelo do século XIII localizado em Moulin, Perth and Kinross, Escócia. História Foi construído em cerca de 1326 numa ilha, esteve inabitado até 1500, quando provavelmente foi afetado por peste. O lago foi drenado em 1720, mas manteve-se num pântano durante 100 anos. Estrutura Este castelo do século XIII, teria provavelmente 33 metros de comprimento por 26 de largura, com paredes de 1,8 metros de espessura e com 9 metros de altura. Ver também Lista de castelos da Escócia Referências
Black Hill transmitting station

The Black Hill transmitting station is a facility for FM and TV broadcasting at Black Hill (grid reference NS828647), on Duntilland Road, Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire, Scotland which is near the town of Airdrie. It has a guyed mast 306.6 m (1,006 ft) tall, bringing the antennas to a height of 540 m (1,770 ft) above sea level. This transmitter covers the whole of central Scotland including Edinburgh and Glasgow. History Construction It was built by BICC for the Independent Television Authority (ITA), in 1957 and is now owned and operated by Arqiva. The present mast is the second to have been built at the site. The first, built in 1957 brought the Independent Television service to Central Scotland and opened for service on 31 August 1957. However, complex anomalies in the behaviour of the antenna caused its performance to be less than predicted, and the decision was taken in 1959 to replace the mast with a higher structure and a more conventional aerial on the outside of the mast rather than inside as had been the case with the first mast. The original 750 foot mast was then dismantled and later used at the Selkirk transmitting station in the Borders where it still stands. Transmission The transmitter was originally a B group but with the advent of Digital two of the 6 muxes then went out of band and required an E group (or wideband) aerial if reception of these was required. At DSO in 2011 it returned to the B group though with the eventual addition of muxes 7 and 8 it technically became a K group. At Blackhill's 700 MHz clearance in Sept 2018 it more or less returned to the B group, but, because its output has (since DSO) been fairly close to the B group at all times a B, K or E group (or a wideband) aerial would work for most areas. Black Hill has the fifth greatest population coverage with a figure of around 2.5 million. Between 1961 and the end of the 405 line ITV service in 1985, the Black Hill aerial had the highest effective radiated power of any transmitter in the ITV network with 475 kW radiated towards Dundee. In the summer of 2008, work began on the construction of a second 306.6 m mast close to the original. This mast carries the new full-power Digital TV (DTT) services since digital switchover became effective at Black Hill in June 2011. The original mast will now be shortened in height and will radiate FM and DAB services only. In June 2011, Black Hill became the final transmitter in Scotland to switch off analogue television. BBC Two Scotland was turned off first on 8 June, and the remaining four closed on 22 June. Services listed by frequency Analogue radio (FM VHF) † This signal is largely radiated towards Glasgow. Digital radio (DAB) Analogue television Analogue television was broadcast from Black Hill until 22 June 2011. BBC2 Scotland was previously switched off on 8 June. See also Kirk o'Shotts transmitting station List of masts List of tallest structures in the United Kingdom Salsburgh References External links Blackhill transmitter at MB21 http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?b54127 Black Hill Transmitter at thebigtower.com
Estación transmisora de Black Hill

La estación transmisora de Black Hill es una instalación de radiodifusión en FM y televisión situada en Black Hill (referencia de cuadrícula NS828647), en Duntilland Road, Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire, Escocia, cerca de la ciudad de Airdrie. Tiene un mástil atirantado de 306,6 m de altura, con lo que las antenas alcanzan una altura de 540 m sobre el nivel del mar. Historia Construcción Fue construido por BICC para la Autoridad de Televisión Independiente (ITA), en 1957, y ahora es propiedad de Arqiva y está operado por ella.​ El actual mástil es el segundo que se construye en este lugar. El primero, construido en 1957, llevó el servicio de la Televisión Independiente al centro de Escocia y se abrió al servicio el 31 de agosto de 1957. Sin embargo, complejas anomalías en el comportamiento de la antena hicieron que su rendimiento fuera inferior al previsto, y en 1959 se decidió sustituir el mástil por una estructura más alta y una antena más convencional en el exterior del mástil en lugar de en el interior, como había ocurrido con el primer mástil. El mástil original de 750 pies se desmanteló y se utilizó posteriormente en la estación transmisora de Selkirk, en los Borders, donde todavía se encuentra. Transmisión El transmisor era originalmente un grupo B, pero con la llegada de la tecnología digital dos de los 6 muxes salieron de la banda y requirieron una antena del grupo E (o banda ancha) si se requería la recepción de estos. En DSO en 2011 volvió al grupo B aunque con la eventual adición de los MUXES 7 y 8 se convirtió técnicamente en un grupo K. En la habilitación de 700MHz de Blackhill en septiembre de 2018 volvió más o menos al grupo B, pero, dado que su salida ha estado (desde la DSO) bastante cerca del grupo B en todo momento una antena del grupo B, K o E (o una banda ancha) funcionaría para la mayoría de las zonas (ver gráfico). Black Hill ocupa el quinto lugar en cuanto a cobertura de población, con una cifra cercana a los 2,5 millones. Entre 1961 y el final del servicio de la línea 405 de ITV en 1985, la antena de Black Hill tenía la mayor potencia radiada efectiva de cualquier transmisor de la red de ITV, con 475 kW radiados hacia Dundee. En el verano de 2008, se iniciaron las obras de construcción de un segundo mástil de 306,6 m cerca del original. Este mástil transporta los nuevos servicios de televisión digital (TDT) de plena potencia desde que la conversión digital se hizo efectiva en Black Hill en junio de 2011. El mástil original se reducirá en altura y radiará únicamente los servicios de FM y DAB. En junio de 2011, Black Hill se convirtió en el último transmisor de Escocia en apagar la televisión analógica. BBC Two Scotland se apagó primero, el 8 de junio, y las cuatro restantes cerraron el 22 de junio. Véase también Salsburgh Referencias Enlaces externos Información sobre el transmisor de Black Hill, incluidos los canales co-receptibles Transmisor de Blackhill en MB21 Transmisor de Black Hill en thebigtower.com
Blackmill Loch

Blackmill Loch is an impounding reservoir, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The loch was constructed in 1964 and is one source of freshwater for the Lochgair Hydroelectric Scheme. The loch feeds the River Add, when not diverted for hydroelectric purposes. It is one of the two significant forest lochs to the north of Loch Glashan, the other being Loch Bealach Ghearran. See also List of lochs in Scotland List of reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom Sources "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"
Blairgowrie F.C.

Blairgowrie Junior Football Club is a Scottish Junior football club based in Blairgowrie and Rattray, Perth and Kinross. Their home ground is Davie Park Blairgowrie is amongst the most successful teams in Perthshire, having won ten Currie Cups, eight Perthshire Junior League Championships, and thirteen Perthshire Junior Cups between the time of formation in 1946 and the disbandment of the Perthshire League in 1969. When the Perthshire, Angus, and Dundee leagues combined to form the Midlands League, Blairgowrie were the champions for three consecutive seasons (1969–70, 1970–71 and 1971–72). and won a fourth successive title in 1974–75. Some 48 players have left Blairgowrie to become Senior footballers, and they include Charlie Thomson, Kenny Cameron, and Lindsay Kydd to name a few. The club's record attendance is 5,200, which occurred during the 1958–59 Scottish Junior Cup quarter-final replay against the eventual winners Irvine Meadow. Up until the end of the 2005–06 season, they played in Tayside Division One of the Scottish Junior Football Association's Eastern Region. The SJFA restructured prior to the 2006–07 season, and Blairgowrie found themselves in the twelve-team East Region, North Division. They finished fourth in their first season in the division, and in 2007–08, won the league with a game to spare, beating Downfield 6–1 in their final home league fixture. Honours SJFA East Region North Division Winners: 2007–08 Other honours Perthshire Junior League – 1951–52, 1952–53, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1968–69 Perthshire Junior Cup – 1948–49, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1953–54, 1955–56 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1962–63, 1968–69 1971–72 Midlands (Tayside) League – 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1974–75 Tayside First Division – 2003–04 Currie Cup – 1949–50, 1951–52,1952–53. 1955–56, 1956–57 1959–60, 1962–63, 1964–65,1965–66, 1974–75 Perthshire Rosebowl – 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1965–66 Constitutional Cup – 1947–48, 1958–59, 1962–63 PA Cup – 1952–53, 1955–56 St. Johnstone YM Trophy – 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65 Dryburgh Cup – 1973–74 St. Andrews Fives – 1974–75 Tayside Regional League Cup – 1975–76 Doreen Winter Cup – 1986–87 1989–90 Tayside Second Division – 1986–87 Rosebank Car Centre Trophy – 1999–00 Tay Land Rover Trophy – 2002–03 Red House Hotel Trophy – 2003–04 Fife & Tayside Cup: 2009–10 External links Official website
Blairgowrie High School

Blairgowrie High School is a high school in Blairgowrie, Scotland. Blairgowrie High School has 916 students from Blairgowrie and the surrounding area. The current head teacher is Paul Cunningham. History The school was constructed between 1956 and 1958. In 2005, the school was one of the first twenty eight schools in Scotland to be awarded Schools of Ambition status. Notable former pupils Fred MacAulay - comedian Luke Sutherland - author Dougie MacLean - folk singer and composer Bradley Neil - professional golfer Jamie Robson - footballer Chloe O’Brien - professional darts player See also Education in Scotland References External links Official website
Blairs College

St Mary's College, Blairs (commonly known as Blairs College), situated near Aberdeen in Scotland, was from 1829 to 1986 a junior seminary for boys and young men studying for the Roman Catholic priesthood. Part of the former college now houses Blairs Museum, the museum of Scotland's Catholic heritage. The New Chapel is a Category A listed building, with the other buildings listed as Category B. History Lying on the south bank of the River Dee, between Kirkton of Maryculter and Aberdeen, the land on which the seminary was built was originally owned by the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, before passing to the Menzies family in 1542. In 1827 the land was donated by John Menzies of Pitfodfels (1756-1843) to the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland, and the original building, Menzies House, converted into a seminary for 25 pupils. In 1829, Lismore Seminary and Aquhorthies College were merged, then closed and the students moved to Blairs College. A major expansion was executed from 1897 to 1902 with a new chapel by Robert Curran of Warrington and new lectures rooms and accommodation by Robert Gordon Wilson of Aberdeen. The new buildings were formally opened by Bishop Chisholm on 23 September 1903. The college's book collection is housed in Aberdeen University Library, and the archives at the Scottish Catholic Archives. The college closed in 1986, but the chapel continued to be used as a place of worship. There was a Sunday Mass in the chapel every week at 9:30 a.m. In June 2022, it was announced that the chapel would close as a place of worship. A final decision was to be made by the end of September 2022. The college now homes Blairs Museum, a museum of Catholic History with significant collections of art relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, the Jacobites and the history of Catholicism in Scotland. The museum is open at weekends from April to September or by appointment. Notable former pupils Andrew Boyle (1919–1991), broadcaster, historian Robert Fraser (1858–1914) Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunkeld Sylvester McCoy, actor Fr. Allan MacDonald (1859–1904), priest, poet, and folklore collector in South Uist and Eriskay. A highly important figure in Scottish Gaelic literature. Notable Staff Edward Douglas, Bishop of Motherwell Peter Moran, Bishop of Aberdeen Presidents Peter J. Grant, 1864–90 Aeneas Chisholm, 1890–99 Rectors See also St. Peter's Seminary (Cardross) References External links Blairs Museum The Museum of Scotland's Catholic Heritage Buildings at Risk Register entry Urban Exploration of Blairs Another Urban Exploration of Blairs A third Urban Exploration of Blairs Article about new development Site entry at National Record of the Historic Environment
Blairquhan House

Blairquhan House, auch Blairquhan Castle, ist ein Herrenhaus nahe der schottischen Ortschaft Straiton in der Council Area South Ayrshire. 1971 wurde das Bauwerk in die schottischen Denkmallisten in der höchsten Denkmalkategorie A, 1987 die Außenanlagen in das Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland aufgenommen. Geschichte Am Standort des heutigen Gebäudes existierte ein Vorgängerbau, der um 1570 errichtet wurde. Im Jahre 1813 wurde der schottische Architekt James Gillespie Graham mit der Planung einer Überarbeitung dieses Gebäudes beauftragt, welche letztlich nicht ausgeführt wurde. Fünf Jahre später wurde Robert Wallace engagiert einen Neubau zu entwerfen. Auch diese Pläne wurden nicht umgesetzt. Das heutige Herrenhaus entstand nach einem Entwurf von William Burn im Jahre 1824. Wenige Fragmente des Vorgängerbaus wurden in die Struktur eingearbeitet. Heute ist Blairquhan House tageweise zur Besichtigung geöffnet und kann für Hochzeiten angemietet werden. In einigen Außengebäuden sind Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten eingerichtet. Beschreibung Das Herrenhaus liegt isoliert auf einem weitläufigen Grundstück am Südufer des Water of Girvan rund 1,5 km nordwestlich von Straiton. Es ist im Tudorstil gestaltet, welcher im 19. Jahrhundert wieder auflebte. Einzelnachweise Weblinks Netzpräsenz des Gebäudes Eintrag zu Blairquhan House auf trove.scot, der Datenbank von Historic Environment Scotland (englisch)
Blanerne Castle

Blanerne Castle ist die Ruine eines befestigten Herrenhauses aus dem 16. Jahrhundert auf dem Gelände des Blanerne House, eines Landhauses aus dem 18. Jahrhundert zwischen Chirnside und Preston in der schottischen Council Area Scottish Borders. Haus und Burgruine liegen auf dem nördlichen Ufer des Whiteadder Water, etwa 6 km nordöstlich von Duns. Das Haus wird zurzeit als Pension genutzt; man kann in der Nähe fischen und jagen. Das Landhaus hat Historic Scotland als historisches Bauwerk der Kategorie B gelistet. Die Burgruine ist hingegen als Scheduled Monument klassifiziert. Blanerne Castle Die Burg war über vier Jahrhunderte lang der historische Sitz der Familie Lumsden. Die heute noch erhaltenen Ruinen werden auf das 16. Jahrhundert datiert, auch wenn es an dieser Stelle vermutlich seit dem 12. Jahrhundert ein Gebäude gegeben hat. Erhalten sind die Reste eines Donjons oder Küchenblocks mit einem daran westlich angebauten Wachhaus. Ein populäres Gedicht aus Berwickshire bezieht sich auf die mittelalterliche Stärke von Blanerne Castle und der nahegelegenen Festungen Billie Castle und Bonkyll Castle durch ihre Konstruktion in der Zeit König David I. und ihre Zerstörung nach dem Rough Wooing (1542–1551): Blanerne House Das Landhaus wurde im 18. Jahrhundert errichtet. Um 1830 zeichnete Architekt William Burn Pläne für dessen Umbau, die allerdings nie zur Ausführung kamen. Ein großer Brand im Jahre 1895 führte zum Neubau des Hauses 1897 in seiner heutigen Form. Einzelnachweise Quellen Eintrag zu Blanerne Castle auf trove.scot, der Datenbank von Historic Environment Scotland (englisch) Weblinks Blanerne. In: Gazetteer for Scotland. Website von Blanerne House.
Blanerne Castle

Blanerne Castle is the remains of a 16th-century fortified house, located in the grounds of Blanerne House, an 18th-century country house between Chirnside and Preston in the Scottish Borders. The house and castle sit on the north bank of the Whiteadder Water, around 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north-east of Duns. The castle was the historical seat of the Lumsdaine family for over four centuries. The surviving remains are dated to the 16th century, although the site may have been occupied as far back as the 12th century. The remains include a keep or kitchen block, with a detached guard house to the west. The castle is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A popular Berwickshire rhyme refers to the medieval strengths of Blanerne and the nearby fortresses of Billie Castle, and Bonkyll Castle referring to their construction in the time of David I and their destruction following the Rough wooing: Bunkle, Billie and Blanerne Three castles strong as airn Built when Davie was a Bairn Theyll all gang doon, Wi Scotland's Croon An ilka ane shall be a cairn Blanerne House Blanerne House was constructed in the 18th century. Around 1830, plans for the house were prepared by the architect William Burn, although these may not have been carried out. A major fire in 1895 led to the rebuilding in 1897 of the house in its present form. It is currently operated as a guest house, offering access to fishing and game shooting. The house is a category B listed building See also List of places in the Scottish Borders List of places in Scotland References Historic Environment Scotland. "Blanerne Castle (Site no. NT85NW 10)". Retrieved 16 July 2025. External links Gazetteer for Scotland: Blanerne Blanerne House website
Plaza Blythswood

La Plaza Blythswood (en inglés: Blythswood Square) es una plaza en la zona de la colina de Blythswood en la ciudad de Glasgow, en Escocia al norte del Reino Unido.​ La plaza fue construida como parte de una expansión hacia el oeste del centro de Glasgow. La plaza fue pensada originalmente por los arquitectos georgianos e intelectuales de la época como el "nuevo" centro de la ciudad, y si bien esto es cierto en gran medida a partir de un punto de vista geográfico, la plaza George, que est al frente de la "Glasgow City Chambers" sigue siendo el centro "oficial de Glasgow". Hoy la plaza es principalmente liderada por edificios de oficinas distribuidas con fachadas originales de estilo georgiano. Véase también Plazas urbanas por tamaño Espacio urbano Plaza Mayor Referencias