#Balgownie Estate

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Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley, Australia: Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen, is the best of Victoria’s iconic wine regions. A romantic getaway, a unique dining experience, or a chance to enjoy wines, Balgownie Estate promises an unforgettable escape where life’s simple pleasures are celebrated..Yarra Glen is a town in Victoria, Australia, 55 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area... The Yarra Valley is a region in Victoria, Australia, centred around the Yarra River. Wikipedia

[thecitylane]

Yarra Valley From The Sky With Global Ballooning Australia & Balgownie Estate

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[the-busy-ghost]

Could you tell us about something really wacky that happened between 1060-1570? Like, a bizarre land dispute or political incident?

Hi! Thank you for asking, and I’m sorry I’ve taken so long to respond. I’ve really been agonising over what the best story was to tell but in the end I’m afraid I had to just pick one I liked rather than one that was objectively the Wackiest.

Although I have to admit that this is quite a wide remit. Since everything comes down to land in the end, there are lots of disputes that could perhaps fit the bill- hell, even the entire history of Anglo-Scottish relations could be considered one huge bizarre dispute (there are even stretches along the border called the ‘Debatable Land’ because nobody could agree on who owned it, and the families who lived there often decided which country they were stealing from depending on who was in the ascendancy at the time). Then there’s just the shenanigans of the royal house for example (not least James III and his siblings, who were particularly Extra).

And yet despite this my mind goes absolutely blank when people ask me. I really wanted to give you several examples but it took me hundreds of words to type up one, so I’m afraid that will have to do for now. These cases can also get very violent so I didn’t want to pick one that was too obviously bloody, since that’s not always so entertaining. Indeed, personally, I prefer the little petty things that people did in the past that are lightly amusing, like one sixteenth century Scotswoman who allegedly tried to take back her consent to a contract by pulling her mark off the parchment with her thumb and then eating it, presumably to the horror of some poor notary; or the fact that several fourteenth century Douglases had really bad-ass nicknames like ‘the Grim’ but there was also one poor guy who is known as Hugh the Dull.

The best #Wacky disputes are often to do with control over church property- as in the case of the Earl of Cassilis allegedly ‘roasting’ the commendator of Crossraguel (although tbh the Kennedys were a very Extra family in general and there’s lots of weird stories about them)- or naval law (anything the Bartons got up to, including, but not limited to, sending James IV a barrel of Flemish heads and nicking a ship the king had given his uncle the king of Denmark, or perhaps smuggling cases like that of the Edward Bonaventure), or even just your usual Deranged Noblemen like the Wolf of Badenoch or perhaps Alexander Irvine of Drum (who among other things, mutilated his chaplain and is alleged to have yeeted Fraser of Philorth off the Brig of Balgownie). So there’s lots to choose from but I wanted to pick one with a comparatively low body count, and also I personally find this one interesting- though I apologise in advance if it doesn’t meet your mark, and feel free to ask about the others if not.

Anyway.

Perthshire, 1527- Teenage nun's brother and his powerful friends attack a priory to secure her position

(View over the Tay from Elcho Castle today. Sadly I don’t have any photos of the fields where the priory would have stood, but this might give some idea of the landscape, where the river bends round through the Carse of Gowrie towards Perth)

It’s somewhat common knowledge that a noble family’s tradition of nominating the heads of monasteries and the position of bishops could be very contentious and valuable, but even though they’re discussed less often it’s worth noting that influence over the nomination of the heads of nunneries could also be deeply important to the secular nobility. Even though they were theoretically even less involved in ‘worldly affairs’ than monasteries, that did not prevent certain nuns from being heavily involved in some political and social issues, like Isabella Hoppringle, prioress of Coldstream, who seems to have acted as a spy and informant on the borders. The position of abbess or prioress at a nunnery could be perceived as a sinecure for daughters of a certain family, and some families were willing to go to considerable lengths to secure this influential position for their female relatives. This is what seems to have happened at the Perthshire nunnery of Elcho in 1527, during the unsettled minority of King James V.

In 1526, an eighteen year old nun named Euphemia Leslie had ambitions of becoming prioress of Elcho. However, rather inconveniently for her, Elcho already HAD a prioress- Elizabeth Swinton, who had purchased the office of prioress from one Margaret Swinton back in 1511 (the Swintons were a Berwickshire family- at first glance one might have expected the women of the family to enter another south-east nunnery like Coldstream or North Berwick but women’s religious foundations in Scotland were often small, and they may have had to enter the Perthshire nunnery due to lack of vacancies in Berwickshire). Undeterred, Euphemia did not let this stop her and she began litigation against Elizabeth Swinton, claiming the office of prioress. Elizabeth, whose purchase of the office had been approved by the late Alexander Stewart, Archbishop of St Andrews, stuck to her guns and decided to take the case to pope. However in an unexpected twist, the papacy denied her claim, compelling her to resign the office in return for a pension and granting the title of prioress to the young Euphemia Leslie.

Elizabeth Swinton did not give in easily. She raised multiple objections to her opponent’s candidacy- that Euphemia Leslie was too young, that she was illegitimate (the daughter of a priest at that), that her parents had been related in the forbidden degrees, that she had obtained the office of prioress unlawfully, and so on. She did resign the office on several occasions and this was documented, but she then seems to have changed her mind again (or rescinded this whenever she was free to do so) and continued to act as if she were prioress in some capacity, making several appeals against the judgement in favour of Euphemia. It seems that her rival had powerful backers and on one particular occasion, she was threatened with physical violence. Some time in 1527, John Stewart, earl of Atholl* and his uncle Andrew, the bishop of Caithness, arrived at Elcho with eighty armed men, broke into the nunnery and confined Elizabeth Swinton to a chamber. There, Euphemia Leslie’s brother Robert, who was an advocate, oversaw Elizabeth’s forced resignation “for fear of her life” and compelled her to constitute procurators at Rome who would formally resign the office of prioress in favour of his sister.

As soon as she was free to do so, Elizabeth Swinton immediately appealed to Rome again and also brought a complaint about Atholl and his companions before the king’s council (though the latter decided that so far as they were concerned, Euphemia Leslie’s claim looked legitimate enough). She continued to supplicate against Leslie until at least 1529, but from 1532 at least Leslie was exercising the office of prioress without opposition. It is difficult to decide who actually had the ‘right’ to the office. We have to rely on individual testimonies for certain events, not least Elizabeth’s testimony regarding the attack on Elcho. (That being said, regardless of who had the right, personally I think that if you are a bishop who finds himself attacking a nunnery with a small army and imprisoning the prioress on behalf of a teenager, you probably need to take a good look at your life choices.) There is also some evidence that Elizabeth Swinton was not an entirely competent prioress. In the end it’s a rather interesting example of conflict over the office of prioress that got a bit more out of hand than usual, and it’s much more complex than my summary. But it’s a good reminder that even women sworn to god were sometimes subject to similar rivalries and ambitions as their secular kinsmen and women.

(Elcho priory no longer exists, but here’s a picture of the lovely castle a few fields away that occupied the lands after the Reformation)

[Sources- a full run-down of this conflict is given in K. Perkins’ chapter “Death, Removal and Resignation: The Succession to the Office of Prioress in Late Medieval Scotland” in the book “Twisted Sisters: Women, Crime, and Deviance in Scotland Since 1400″. However a short summary is also available under Euphemia Leslie’s name here and an account of Elizabeth Swinton’s complaint to the lords of council regarding the attack on Elcho can be found here]

* It is interesting to note that John Stewart, 3rd Earl of Atholl’s mother was also involved in an Interesting case regarding invasion of church property after her son’s death. During another unsettled royal minority, Janet Campbell, dowager Countess of Atholl, was ‘tutrix’ (like a regent but for noble estates and children) to her young grandson, the 4th earl. In November 1543, the Bishop of Dunkeld complained before the lords of council that Janet, accompanied by Lord Methven (Margaret Tudor’s widower) and a great many others had fortified Cluny with artillery and men and laid siege to the cathedral and bishop’s palace of Dunkeld. The accused protested that they had been acting for the good of the country, as the places of Dunkeld were so defenceless that it was only a matter of time before criminals attacked them, and Janet, Countess of Atholl in particular claimed that she had only acted in this manner because she was honour bound to protect the property of the bishop of Dunkeld during her grandson’s minority. The case was settled when Janet, Methven, and the others agreed to have their men quit the bishop’s property on a certain day, after Janet had taken her ‘provision’. [Source- pages 235-6]

[melbournenewsvine]

La Vie Hotels & Resorts announces new General Managers at The Motley Hotel and The Sebel Melbourne Ringwood

Following the recent signing of The Sebel Melbourne Ringwood and The Motley Hotel, La Vie Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Nordkamp as General Manager at The Motley Hotel and Melanie Watson as General Manager at The Sebel Melbourne Ringwood. An experienced hotelier and leader in the luxury hotel space, Jeremy brings over 15 years of local and international experience to his new position having worked across a range of luxury boutique hotels both locally and internationally. Prior to joining The Motley Hotel, Jeremy managed a number of 5-star boutique properties including the launch of The Calile Hotel Brisbane and Kandima Maldives in addition to having leadership roles at Crystalbrook Vincent, Crystalbrook Riley, Ovolo Laneways, Peppers Dockland and Peppers Beach Club. As a highly skilled and results driven general manager, Jeremy is looking forward to welcoming guests to The Motley Hotel when it opens its doors early next year providing a true lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of Richmond. With extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality industry across various management and sales and marketing roles, Melanie’s passion for the hospitality industry developed after first working at Flemington Racecourse. As a dedicated and driven, service focused manager, her past experience includes leadership roles at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley, Marnong Estate and Rydges Hotel Bell City where she honed her commitment to service efficiencies, guest experiences and maintaining a positive team environment. Related Article: La Vie Hotels & Resorts grows its presence in Victoria with multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group | The Hotel Conversation Craig Bond, Managing Director of La Vie Hotels & Resorts, said “As we continue to experience significant growth in Melbourne, we’re thrilled to welcome Jeremy and Melanie to the team and know that having such experienced and talented managers leading our teams will see both properties go from strength to strength.” Due to launch in early 2023, The Motley Hotel is an 80-room lifestyle hotel ideally located on Bridge Road, close to shopping boutiques, the MCG and Rod Laver Arena, with Melbourne CBD only a short distance away ensuring it will be a very popular choice for leisure travellers when it opens. The Sebel Melbourne Ringwood, which opened in 2021, is ideally positioned at the gateway to the Yarra Valley and offers 102 stylishly appointed rooms and apartments that boast a warm and sophisticated palette, local Victorian cuisine in The Orchard Restaurant and Bar as well as 24-hour concierge services, a fitness centre and two meeting spaces fitted with the latest AV technology. For more information on La Vie Hotels & Resorts, please visit: www.laviehotels.com Related Reading: La Vie Hotels & Resorts grows its presence in Victoria with multi-partnership deal with Amber Property Group | The Hotel Conversation Source link Originally published at Melbourne News Vine

[kootrip-blog]

Balloon Flight Over Yarra Valley

We rise with the sun and finish with a champagne breakfast at Balgownie Estate. As you soar over patchworks of vines set on rolling hills and surrounded by mountains,lightness comes over you – a sense of freedom from the everyday. As the sun rises, so does your spirit, floating over the natural amphitheatre.

[milehighaustralia]

Take a helicopter to the Magnificent Balgownie Winery in the Yarra Ranges. Outdoor fine dinning and expertly matched wines @balgownieestate @milehighaustralia @lovetheyarravalley #winery#melbournehelicoptergroup#yarravalleywine #melbournewine (at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH2HpdfjRJ7/?igshid=1rhnf57wihasv

[asandher]

Finding the right vintage 👌🍷@balgownieestate @balgowniebendigo @rolex #rolex #balgownie #balgownieestate #balgownieestateyarravalley #1972 #1974 #louisvuitton #lv #watchfam #watchnerd #watchgeek #watchgame #rolexsubmariner #kermit #submariner #wotd #wristgame #watchcollector #indiawatchclub #rolexaholics #rolexaddict #classic #baller #melbourne #australia #watchaddict #watchaholic #watchmania #watchlover #watches (at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBE-mtRn_am/?igshid=k7ughez34ala

[aceasadhd]

Flying away in a hot-air balloon (at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort And Spa)

[travelmanposts]

Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley, Australia: Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen, is the best of Victoria’s iconic wine regions. A romantic getaway, a unique dining experience, or a chance to enjoy wines, Balgownie Estate promises an unforgettable escape where life’s simple pleasures are celebrated..Yarra Glen is a town in Victoria, Australia, 55 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area... The Yarra Valley is a region in Victoria, Australia, centred around the Yarra River. Wikipedia

[paulayang]

墨爾本的酒莊和朱古力

承蒙旅友J的關係，寄居在其Uncle及Auntie的家，由車出車入吃渴玩樂。Uncle F是退休軍人，腰版筆直，做事認真及極有條理；Auntie Lin來自越南，一個極喜歡吃和有活力的女人。她見我早上要咖啡開眼，拿來上佳咖啡豆即磨給我提神，她弄的芝士餅，味道還在我的膠裡。

在澳州的最後一天，Uncle F帶我們到Balgownie Estate Vineyard & Winery。澳洲盛產葡萄酒，對我這個酒鬼來說，可以到酒莊，當真是興奮到不得。

澳洲的白酒配上新鮮的蠔，白酒的葡萄味映襯著蠔的鮮味，絕配！

Uncle F說，飲飽酒，吃飯午餐，要來一杯熱咖啡round up! 這杯咖啡，豆香奶香，完美round up這個酒莊午餐。

然後，我們被Yarra Valley Chocolaterie，這裡朱古力種類繁多，爽！

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[vibeentco]

👰🏻🤵🏻 The Wedding of Tommy & Jade 🗓 Saturday 2nd November 📍 @balgowniebendigo . . Services Provided: 🎧🎙 DJ/MC James 💍🎶 Ceremony Music ❄💨 Dry Ice 🤪📸 Photo-booth . . #melbournedjhire #djJames #BalgownieEstate #vibesoundsandevents #events #music #melbournemc #weddingdj #weddingmc #brideandgroom #suitandtie #reception #tietheknot #marriage #professional #entertainment #giglife #photobooth #dryice #congratulations #weddingentertainment #victoriabride #melbournebride #engaged #weddingstyle #weddingday #weddinginspiration #TommyJade (at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4jFsFkh3th/?igshid=hi8t6an284jn

[myperfectcollectionmiraclefan]

Experience the delights of Victoria’s wine country by having Winery tour Melbourne. Exploring the place will offer you the visit of four popular wineries Steels Gate Winery, Balgownie Estate, Domaine Chandon, Yering Farm. All these wineries tours will make you enjoy plenty of tastings as well as al winery lunch while you learn about winemaking in Australia. Traveling and exploring these wonderful spots must turn charismatic with Premium Limo hire car services Melbourne. We assure to provide the best European Limo hire car services with all the comfort features in order to turn out your travel luxurious. Hire Limo cars from Premium Limo for Winery tour Melbourne.

[todaynewsjournal]

Fire at Balgownie Estate winery in Yarra Glen in Victoria

Fire at Balgownie Estate winery in Yarra Glen in Victoria

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A fire has broken out at a winery north-east of Melbourne and dozens of emergency service vehicles are on the scene.

The fire broke out at Balgownie Estate in Yarra Glen before midday on Thursday and smoke started billowing from one of the buildings.

Ambulance Victoria, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Country Fire Authority are all on the scene.

Watch video of the fire below:

Fire crews…

[milehighaustralia]

Take a helicopter to the Magnificent Balgownie Winery in the Yarra Ranges. Outdoor fine dinning and expertly matched wines @balgownieestate @milehighaustralia @lovetheyarravalley #winery#melbournehelicoptergroup#yarravalleywine #melbournewine (at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH2HpdfjRJ7/?igshid=1rhnf57wihasv

[yourcocomelody]

Perfect in every way, we are swooning over Renee & Craig’s elopement wedding in Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley, Vic Australia! The bride wore an open-back lace gown that made her whimsical and wonderful personality shine. Congratulations to the happy couple and wish them everlasting happiness! Check Renee & Craig's wedding story here: http://bit.ly/2FLwSYf