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wedding ceremony in an old chapel 🥂

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On June 23rd 1832 Sir James Hall, Scottish geologist, died.

Although not as well known as Geologists, Hutton, Miller and Lyall, Hall was one of Scotland’s pioneering geologists, James founded the field of experimental geology. Born at the family estate of  Dunglass, East Lothian, to Sir John Hall and Magdalen (Pringle), he studied at Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Brienne in France (alongside Napoleon Bonaparte). While studying in Edinburgh he attended classes taught by Joseph Black and John Walker.

Towards the end of the C18, many theories regarding the origins of Earth’s rocks circulated among the scientific community, one of which focussed on igneous rocks. One school of thought believed they had been deposited in primeval oceans (Neptunists), while another thought the process involved the intense heat and pressure of volcanic activity (Plutonists).

James was initially of the Neptunist persuasion but after spending time with James Hutton (a Plutonist) he set out to help prove Hutton’s theories by designing and building a furnace in which he heated basalt and limestone, and showed that basalt returned to its original structure, while limestone cooled into marble. He went on to demonstrate through various experiments, the  extent of the effects of volcanic activity and pressure upon rock formation.

After succeeding to the Dunglass baronetcy aged 15, James was M.P. for St Michael’s in Cornwall in 1807 & 1812, and President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.

After a “lingering illness” of three and a half years, Sir James died at Edinburgh on the this day, 1832, he is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard.

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A beautiful summer wedding at Dunglass Estate https://loveweddingphotosandfilm.co.uk/scottish-wedding-photographers-blog/a-beautiful-summer-wedding-at-dunglass-estate/

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Man's Impact on the Environment Craigcrook Castle Edinburgh, Scotland

Craigcrook Castle is a well-preserved 6,701 square feet (622.5 m2) castle in Blackhall, about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The castle primarily of the 17th century, though with later additions. In the 19th century it was the home of Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, and became known for its literary gatherings. It is a category B listed building.

The lands of Craigcrook were, in the 14th century, in the possession of the Graham family. In 1362 the lands were given to the chaplains of St. Giles' Cathedral. They passed through several more owners before 1542, when William Adamson, a merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, took possession. Adamson owned large estates in what is now north-western Edinburgh, including Craigleith, Groathill and Clermiston. Adamson was killed at the Battle of Pinkie on 10 September 1547. The Adamson family constructed, or reconstructed, Craigcrook Castle, and owned it until 1659, when it was sold to John Mein, a merchant in Edinburgh. Ten years later it became the home of Sir John Hall of Dunglass, who later was the Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1689. Hall sold the property in 1682 to Walter Pringle, advocate, who in turn sold it, in 1689, to John Strachan, Writer to the Signet. On Strachan's death in 1719, his property, including Craigcrook Castle, was left for charitable purposes. The charitable Craigcrook Mortification, which was set up on the death of John Strachan, retains ownership of the castle and grounds.

It is not known when the castle itself was constructed. From the style of building, the majority of the castle has been dated to the early 17th century. However, the nature of the vaulting inside suggests that the core of an earlier fortalice was extensively rebuilt or extended at this time.

Archibald Constable, the publisher, occupied it until 1815 when it became the home of the lawyer and literary critic Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey (1773–1850). Soon after he took on the tenancy, Jeffrey added a drawing room wing to the north, and in 1818 commissioned David Roberts to decorate the library. In 1835 he commissioned William Playfair to remodel the main building and rebuild the east. During the tenancies of Constable and Jeffrey Sir Walter Scott visited the castle frequently. The castle is said to be haunted by Lord Jeffrey.

Another 19th-century tenant was the writer and politician William Stirling who, in 1855, offered the use of the grounds to the English poet Gerald Massey, then in Edinburgh as an editor on the Edinburgh News. Massey subsequently wrote the poem Craigcrook Castle, considered to be one of his most accomplished poems in blank verse.

The tenant after Jeffrey's death was John Hunter Watt. Craigcrook Castle was known during the 19th century for its literary soirées; among the guests were Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, George Eliot and Lord Tennyson.

A billiard room was added to the east by Robert Croall in about 1891, the architect being Thomas Leadbetter. Another extension was added, after the property became the base for an architectural practice, in 1968. The castle was listed on 14 July 1966. Craigcrook was the Scottish headquarters of Marine Harvest Ltd, a multinational fish-farming company, between 1986 and 2004. Benjamin Tindall Architects restored the interior in 1989. It was subsequently occupied as a commercial property until 2014, when it was advertised for sale as a residence.

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Edinburgh Engagement Session

Alex & Gary

I met up with Alex and Gary on a blustery but beautiful evening at Arthurs Seat in the heart of Edinburgh. We wandered around the ancient volcano chatting about the wedding plans and taking a few shots here and there.

Edinburgh's skyline was bathed in golden hues from the setting sun. An amazing backdrop. Alex and Gary were both brilliant and I can't wait for the wedding at Dunglass Estate.

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Dunglass Estate wedding photography – see Kirsty and Alex’s magical day https://loveweddingphotosandfilm.co.uk/scottish-wedding-photographers-blog/dunglass-estate-wedding-photography-kirsty-alex/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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Wedding photography at Dunglass Estate – Katie and Jason’s joyous celebration in spring https://loveweddingphotosandfilm.co.uk/scottish-wedding-photographers-blog/wedding-photography-at-dunglass-estate-katie-jason/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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David C. Weinczok @TheCastleHunter's Scottish Wonders AtoZ.

D is for Dunglass Church, East Lothian.

A 15th-century church that once served as a collegiate chapel. The original church at Dunglass was founded sometime prior to 1423 as the Chapel of St Mary. Sometime around 1443-4, it was refounded with a college of canons by Sir Alexander Hume (sometimes spelled as 'Home'), and the charter was confirmed by James II in 1450-51.

Hume endowed his new college with revenue from his estates at Kello, Gordounshall, and Balwlsy, and those revenues paid for one Provost, three Chaplains and four choristers. The endowment must have prospered over time, as by the Reformation the college consisted of a Provost, a dozen Prebendaries or Chaplains, and an unknown number of choristers. Hume's church was connected to a hospital for the poor, dedicated to St Mary and St John the Baptist.

The college of canons must have ceased at the Reformation, but the church was used for burials until well into the 17th century. In the following century, it was used as a farm store and stable, but it was rescued from further decay in the early 19th century when the patronage of Dunglass passed to the Hall family, whose mansion was built to the east of the church. The Halls used the south transept as their burial aisle.

The church is built to a cross-shaped plan, with a vaulted nave, choir, and transepts of golden ashlar under stone slab roofs. Almost all the building dates from the 15th century and is very well preserved.

Dunglass has been loosely associated with the Knights Templar, based on several Templar-type painted crosses found on the walls, but there is no known actual connection to the Order.

More pics of the church and grounds here https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=71423829%40N00&view_all=1&text=Dunglass%20Church%2C%20East%20Lothian%20

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Bridesmaids see Helen for the first time in her dress. Their reaction is priceless! @hickoryfood (at Dunglass Estate)