The Curious Architectural Feature - 'Most Bizarre Building in Scotland.'
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- A walk from Kincardine, over the River Forth, to Airth and on to the Dunmore Estate where we sit under a curious architectural feature and chat about various things, including the true meaning of the phrase, 'Can I help you?' The walk gives good views of the two bridges over the River Forth: the older Kincardine Bridge and the more modern Clackmannanshire Bridge. On a footpath by the River Forth we get to look over the water towards the church and tower of Clackmannan, and way beyond to the sudden southern face of the Ochil Hills as they rise dramatically from the flat carse around the River Forth. We pause in the ancient village of Airth where many years ago salt and coal were exported from docks on the nearby Pow Burn, and admire the 17th century mercat cross. From there, it's a short walk to the Dunmore estate where we see the very curious and quite magnificent giant pineapple made from stone: the Pineapple. This stunning stone sculpture is said to be 'the most bizarre building in Scotland'. A wonderful walk that reveals the true beauty and charm of Central Scotland, and perhaps the quirks of Scotland's aristocracy.
Great video Ed smashing walk this weather is so unpredictable ☀️❄️ take care 👍
Thanks 👍 Weather looking good for the next week. Enjoy it.
Starting to get hooked on your videos, great scenery and always informative also love the choice of music .
Thanks again.
your 4 mile outward journey must be doubled going back for the camera lol lovely walk mind
Another superb video, I just think your patter is brill. Hope you enjoyed that Bridie.
Cheers Tony.
Loved the video (as usual), and the chat about your irritations at the pub ... and BTW ... can I help ye ? 😀
Cheers Jim.
Great 👍🏼 Delighted to find you’ve managed to get another video out during the fine weather Ed.
Quality was very good too - great shots. Magic 🤘🏼
Thanks Graham.
Great video. The location of the Merkat Cross you passed at 9.25 mins into the video is the same location for the opening credits of the old STV soap opera “Garnock Way” before “Take The High Road” began. You can find this out on the STV Player . Thanks Eddie.
I didn't know that. Many thanks.
@@EdExploresScotland yes opening credits scenes.
Great video Ed, looks like a lovely walk, i'll need to do do that walk very soon. I am always looking for new walk routes
Cheers Steven. Views are tremendous.
Very interesting walk. I've not heard of The Pineapple before. It sounds that your not a chilled lager drinker, but prefer real ale instead. Keep up the good work.👍
Cheers. 👍
Good video ed there is also a ruined mansion in the grounds behind- i believe it is dunmore park house which looks very interesting and would have been impressive when it was in one piece! On a side note did they name that stupid dog after a french cheese?!😂👍
Thanks Andy. Certainly more exploring required in that area. I love dogs. Sitting at ground or mouth level with a very good bridie was just too much temptation.
@@EdExploresScotland i like dogs as well i seem to have more problems with seagulls. I was sitting at inverary enjoying a fish supper with a friend after a motorbike ride and my fish supper was pinched by one! To say i was miffed was an understatement! Take care👍
Don't start me on seagulls!
@@EdExploresScotland 😂😂
Awww... edd you did well there.. cant believe people hadnt the manners to stay away they didnt see a camera and you talking too it ....it was funny mind....atb
Cheers guys. I suppose I was taking a bit of a liberty in sitting on access steps and partially blocking folk's way. It's a National Trust For Scotland property, and a very nice one at that. Take care.
Great vid as always Ed. It's not until you visit this place you realise just how bit that pineapple is. I think the walled garden was originally used as a pineapple plantation. Can only imagine how much they would have been sold for back in the day. It's certainly worth checking out the ruins of Dunmore House whilst you are there. You also have the munitions depot at Thrusk. a lot of history in a fairly small area. Once again, great video...
Many thanks for that. Certainly a lot more to explore in the area. Not sure if it was the shoes I was wearing, but I felt very achy on the return walk.