#kinnaird castle

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Stump in parkland

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On December 1st 1787, the first modern lighthouse in Scotland was lit at Fraserburgh.

Made by Thomas Smith and Robert Stevenson at Kinnaird Head, the lighthouse was built on top of a 16th-century castle, and is now Scotland’s Lighthouse Museum.Kinnaird Head near Fraserburgh, built on an 16th Century castle, was the first lighthouse to be put into operation by the Commissioners of Northern Lights, and sustained the most powerful lamps of their time.

The lamps were 17 whale oil filled burners and were said to be visible from 14 miles away.The lighthouse was constructed by Thomas Smith and his son in law Robert Stevenson, grandfather of author Robert Louis Stevenson, with a lantern set at a 120 feet above the sea on a corner of Kinnaird Head Castle. Each oil-burning lamp was backed by a parabolic reflector and arranged in three horizontal lines to produce a powerful beam for seamen working some of the toughest waters in Europe.

Previously, coal fires had generally been used to guide sailors to safety. Mr James Park, a ship’s master, was appointed “Keeper of the light” at 1/- per night, The appointment was made on condition he had another person with him at the lighthouse every night, who he was to instruct in cleaning the lanterns and lighting the lamps. Whale oil was brought to Kinnaird Head by Smith, a tin smith of Broughty Ferry, which was a major whaling port of the day.

In 1824, a new lighthouse tower was built within the original castle tower with Robert Stevenson building a new lantern and reflector array.

In 1929, another first was recorded for Kinnaird Head when it took possession of a radio beacon. During WWI, enemy bombers struck the lighthouse only once despite repeated, heavy bombardments on the surrounding area due to Fraserburgh’s ammunition works. Records show that on 19 February 1941, two bombs from an aircraft exploded 50 yards from the Lighthouse Buildings. Damage included 41 panes of broken glass.

The Wine Tower at the lighthouse is the only surviving remnant of the old castle, and in fact is the oldest building in all Fraserburgh. Legend tells us that Isobel the daughter of Alexander Fraser, 8th laird of Philorth had fallen in love with a servant piper, and that the laird was not happy about this. So to separate the two the laird had the piper tied-up in the cave under the Wine Tower known as Selches Hole (Seals Hole). The laird then locked-up his daughter in the uppermost floor of the tower and retired to Kinnaird Castle.

Unfortunately for the servant there was an abnormally high tide due to a storm, and the poor man drowned. When Isobel the laird’s daughter was informed of her lover’s fate, she was distraught and committed suicide by jumping from the top of the tower onto the rocks below. The rock that she fell on is still painted red to this day. It is said that Isobel is seen prior to bad weather, and when the weather is bad it is said that you can hear the skirl of the pipes being played by the ghost of the piper for his lost love

The first pic is from 1850 and shows the Lighthouse and Wine Tower are still there,, but the third tower - the Doocot - was demolished soon after the scene was captured.

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The original Kinnaird Head Lighthouse is no longer an active light; when the lighthouses were being automated, it was decided to just build a new one next to it and keep the old one as a heritage monument. So the active beacon is the smaller one in the foreground, while the old one built onto the top of the castle doesn't work any more. Not routinely, at least.

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the noble house of shacklebolt

title(s):

duke of orkney

marquess of fife

earl of bothwell

legislative votes:

fifteen

judicial votes:

three

is sacred twenty eight

political ideology:

light

seat:

kinnaird castle

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Kinnaird Castle, Scotland

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Kinnaird Castle

Kinnaird Castle is located in Angus, Scotland. A castle was built on this site in the 15thcentury when the estate was owned by the Carnegie clan. The castle suffered a fire after the Battle of Brechin, which was caused by the Earl of Crawford, who took revenge upon the family for siding with King James II. The castle was repaired after the fire, and in 1555, the castle was extended. In the 17thcentury, when David Carnegie became Lord Carnegie of Kinnaird, Kinnaird Castle was extended again. At this point, the castle was likely an L-shape design with another L-shaped building to the east. The 5thearl was sympathetic to the Jacobites and in 1715, the estate was confiscated by the Crown and passed into the hands of the York Building Company. The York Building Company leased the land and the castle fell into disrepair. The castle was purchased by a distant cousin of the 5thearl in 1764 and he continued to improve the estate, it was his son, James Carnegie who rebuilt the castle into the Victorian baronial style in 1854 and 1862. The family titles were regained in 1855. A fire in 1921, caused damage to some of the oldest sections of the castle, which were rebuilt. The current castle consists of four sections around a central courtyard. Kinnaird Castle has remained the private residence of the Carnegies for over 600 years. The castle sits on 1300 acres of walled parkland and boasts conical turrets, steep roofs, and armorial decorations. The property has formal gardens, a tennis court, a lake, salmon fishing pools, and riverside walks. Kinnaird Castle offers corporate and self-catering accommodations within the Lauderdale Apartment and the Macduff Tower. #Castles #KinnairdCastle #Brechin #Scotland #Angus

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Living out my Scottish princess fantasies at Kinnaird Castle in Angus, Scotland. 👑🏰 (at Kinnaird Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUrvrmPogwOpwysp4wo4Kig9IDDnjWxgSfYWbA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Kinnaird Castle

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On December 1st 1787, the first modern lighthouse in Scotland was lit at Fraserburgh.

Made by Thomas Smith and Robert Stevenson at Kinnaird Head, the lighthouse was built on top of a 16th-century castle, and is now Scotland’s Lighthouse Museum.Kinnaird Head near Fraserburgh, built on an 16th Century castle, was the first lighthouse to be put into operation by the Commissioners of Northern Lights, and sustained the most powerful lamps of their time.

The lamps were 17 whale oil filled burners and were said to be visible from 14 miles away.The lighthouse was constructed by Thomas Smith and his son in law Robert Stevenson, grandfather of author Robert Louis Stevenson, with a lantern set at a 120 feet above the sea on a corner of Kinnaird Head Castle. Each oil-burning lamp was backed by a parabolic reflector and arranged in three horizontal lines to produce a powerful beam for seamen working some of the toughest waters in Europe.

Previously, coal fires had generally been used to guide sailors to safety. Mr James Park, a ship’s master, was appointed “Keeper of the light” at 1/- per night, The appointment was made on condition he had another person with him at the lighthouse every night, who he was to instruct in cleaning the lanterns and lighting the lamps. Whale oil was brought to Kinnaird Head by Smith, a tin smith of Broughty Ferry, which was a major whaling port of the day.

In 1824, a new lighthouse tower was built within the original castle tower with Robert Stevenson building a new lantern and reflector array.

In 1929, another first was recorded for Kinnaird Head when it took possession of a radio beacon. During WWI, enemy bombers struck the lighthouse only once despite repeated, heavy bombardments on the surrounding area due to Fraserburgh’s ammunition works. Records show that on 19 February 1941, two bombs from an aircraft exploded 50 yards from the Lighthouse Buildings. Damage included 41 panes of broken glass.

The Wine Tower at the lighthouse is the only surviving remnant of the old castle, and in fact is the oldest building in all Fraserburgh. Legend tells us that Isobel the daughter of Alexander Fraser, 8th laird of Philorth had fallen in love with a servant piper, and that the laird was not happy about this. So to separate the two the laird had the piper tied-up in the cave under the Wine Tower known as Selches Hole (Seals Hole). The laird then locked-up his daughter in the uppermost floor of the tower and retired to Kinnaird Castle.

Unfortunately for the servant there was an abnormally high tide due to a storm, and the poor man drowned. When Isobel the laird’s daughter was informed of her lover’s fate, she was distraught and committed suicide by jumping from the top of the tower onto the rocks below. The rock that she fell on is still painted red to this day. It is said that Isobel is seen prior to bad weather, and when the weather is bad it is said that you can hear the skirl of the pipes being played by the ghost of the piper for his lost love

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A small list of the named Coronan castle staff and their duties, gleaned mostly from Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon, with additions from the series proper and the film:

Nigel (seneschal/royal advisor)

Kinnaird (librarian)

Friedborg (lady-in-waiting to Queen Arianna)

Old Lady Crowley (position unknown)

Cassandra (lady-in-wating to Princess Rapunzel)

Monsieur LaFleur (dancing instructor)

Captain of the Guard (um, see his name)

Stan, Pete, Conli (royal guards)

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Kinnaird Castle, located near Kinnaird, in Perth & Kinross, not to be confused with the much larger seat of that name in Angus, is not hidden away in any large wooded estate but soaring impressively on an open green knoll above the village, still occupied and in good order. It is an interesting and dramatic place, a tall, red stone keep of the 15th century with earlier nucleus, thick-walled, with a small projecting tower or buttress at one corner. Kinnaird was built as a frontier castle to protect the Carse of Gowrie and its people against the Highlanders. It is a royal castle and is reputed to have been built in 1107 (some archeologists think that it is older.) The Kinnaird family lived in the castle from the mid-twelfth century. In 1449, due to a misunderstanding between two hot-tempered Scots (involving the death of a member of the Douglas Clan), Kinnaird was besieged by the Douglas Clan, who managed to break in, loot and wreck the castle. Most of the castle had to be rebuilt in 1450. A lot of the castle fabric today dates from 1450. The basement area dates back to earlier periods.

John Kinnaird of that ilk (15th Laird of Kinnaird) was obliged to sell the family estates of Kinnaird. He resigned the lands and barony of Kinnaird into the hands of the King (James I & VI), who, on 26th March 1618, granted them to John Livingston (a Gentleman of the Kings Bedchamber). The Kinnairds moved to live at Moncur Castle, nearer Inchture (now itself a ruin and abandoned by them for Rossie Priory in the vicinity). When this occurred is not clear. The castle passed to the Colvilles, who in turn, passed it to the  Sir Patrick Threipland, 1st Baronet of Fingask, bought Kinnaird in 1674. Just beforehand, in 1617, James VI on a rare return visit to Scotland, spent some days hunting from here. Later the castle became ruinous, but happily was restored towards the close of the last century.

After some years of occupancy, Kinnaird was abandoned. In 1854, three ladies took pity on the derelict castle and spent a fortune in repairs. In due course, the place was again bought by the Threiplands, who sold it to the present owner, Dr. J. Hand.

https://www.kinnaird.net/castle3.htm

https://thecastleguy.co.uk/castle/kinnaird-castle-kinnaird/

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Carnegie Clan The name Carnegie derives from the barony of this name in the parish of Carmyllie, Angus. The Carnegies of Southesk, the first family, were previously designated by the Gaelic township name of Balinhard, also in Angus, and are descended from John de Balinhard whose forebears held these lands. The name first appears in records about 1230 in connection with the Abbeys of Arbroath and Balmerino. John, the 1st of Carnegie died in 1370 and was succeeded by John Carnegie of that Ilk. The direct line of this family died out in the mid 16th century and the lands of Kinnaird were acquired by the Carnegies of Kinnaird, Brechin who hence restored the title Carnegie of that Ilk. From this family, John of Kinnaird was killed at Flodden in 1513 and his son Robert was captured at the Battle of Pinkie, knighted on his release and made an Ambassador to France. His son Sir John was loyal to Mary Queen of Scots till her death. He was succeeded by his brother, John whose son David, 8th of Kinnaird was created 1st Earl of Southesk in 1633. The Earldom of Northesk was given to John his brother who descended from Lord Lour, younger brother of the 1st Earl of Southesk, becoming Earls of Ethie. (The North and South Esk rivers cross the county of Angus). The 5th Earl was forfeited after his support of the house of Stuart in the 1715 Rising. He is commemmorated in the song in "The Piper o' Dundee". The 5th Earl had no issue thus the title passed to a cousin Sir James Carnegie of Pitarro. He reinacted the title lost after 1715 and became the 9th Earl of Southesk. The heir by his marriage to Princess Maud inherited the title of Duke of Fife and is second cousin to the Queen. The most famous bearer of the name was Andrew Carnegie, the son of a weaver whose family emigrated to Pennsylvannia. Starting work in a cotton mill at 13 he rose to become one of the leading railroad magnates and the foremost ironmaster in the United States. In his published work "The Gospel of Work" he wrote "The man who dies rich dies disgraced" and hence he spent the remainder of his life distributing his wealth and creating the Carnegie free libraries in Scotland. The present head of the Carnegies, the 11th Earl of Southesk, still lives at the clan seat in Angus; Kinnaird Castle, Brechin. CARNEGIE: The name originates in the Barony of Carnegy in Angus. The Carnegies of that Ilk, originally 'de Ballinhards', descended from Jocelyn de Ballinhard in the 13th century, whose descendant in 1358 obtained ownership of the Barony and adopted the name. In 1409 Duthac de Carnegie acquired the lands of Kinnaird by marriage to the heiress Mariota but perished on the field of Harlaw two years later. John, 4th of Kinnaird, fell with his king at Flodden in 1513 and family loyalty to the House of Stewart gained his successor position as a Lord of Session, and Mary Queen of Scots' ambassador. The 8th Laird, Sir David, was created Lord Carnegie in 1616, and by Charles I made Earl of Southesk in 1633. The Royalist 2nd Earl was imprisoned by Cromwell, and such abiding loyalty to the Stewarts led to the forfeiture of their estates following the 5th Earl's proclamation of the 'Old Pretender' at Montrose in 1715, and his participation in that Rising. This Earl being devoid of issue, the family representation passed to the 3rd Carnegie Baronet of Pitarro who repurchased the estates and to whose descendant the Earldom was restored in 1855 as 9th Earl. The 11th Earl married Princess Maud, daughter of Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife. and such union bringing also the Dukedom of Fife to the family. Almost concurrently with the Southesk Earldom, Sir John Carnegie, Lord Lour, brother of the 1st Earl, acquired the Earldom of Ethie in 1647, but had it altered to 'Northesk' in 1666. Two Northesk Earls were celebrated Admirals, the latter being 3rd-in-Command under Nelson at Trafalgar.

 From the earlier common lineage, and from the respective earldoms, many cadet families evolved throughout Angus and Kincardineshire. Perhaps the most universally celebrated of the name was Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) who from humble origin in Dunfermline, Fife, rose to make a vast fortune in railways and steel in America.

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Inverclyde North Eddie MCELENY Independent Ward 5 - Inverclyde West Ronald AHLFELD Independent Ward 5 - Inverclyde West Lynne QUINN Independent Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West Gary PURDON Independent Ward 6 - Inverclyde South West J B HOUSTON Independent Ward 7 - Inverclyde South John COOKE Independent Ward 7 - Inverclyde South Vaughan JONES Independent Ward 7 - Inverclyde South Tommy MCVEY Independent Ward 2 - Bonnyrigg George  MCINTYRE Independent Ward 3 - Dalkeith Jim BRYANT Independent --- --- --- --- Midlothian Council  Ward 4 - Midlothian West Andrew COVENTRY Independent Ward 6 - Midlothian South Jason FERRY Independent Ward 5 - Midlothian East Robert  HOGG Independent --- --- --- --- Moray Council  Ward 1 - Speyside Glenlivet Derek ROSS Independent Ward 2 - Keith and Cullen Rob BARSBY Independent Ward 2 - Keith and Cullen Ron SHEPHERD Independent Ward 3 - Buckie Gordon COWIE Independent Ward 4 - Fochabers Lhanbryde Kenneth John GILLESPIE Independent Ward 4 - Fochabers Lhanbryde Ian TAYLOR Independent Ward 5 - Heldon and Laich John COWE Independent Ward 5 - Heldon and Laich Ryan John EDWARDS Independent Ward 5 - Heldon and Laich Dennis SLATER Independent Ward 6 - Elgin City North Billy ADAMS Independent Ward 7 - Elgin City South Sean MALONE Independent Ward 8 - Forres George ALEXANDER Independent Ward 8 - Forres Lorna CRESWELL Independent Ward 8 - Forres Jeff HAMILTON Independent Ward 8 - Forres Terry MONAGHAN Independent Ward 4 - Fochabers Lhanbryde Sean Murray MORTON Others Ward 6 - Elgin City North Sandy COOPER Others --- --- --- --- Na h-Eileanan Siar Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas David BLANEY Independent Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas Ronald Joseph MACKINNON Independent Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas Gerry MACLEOD Independent Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas Iain Archie MACNEIL Independent Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas DONNIE STEELE Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath Neil Macdonald BEATON Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath Roddy MACKAY Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath IAIN MURDOCH MACLEOD Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath Uisdean ROBERTSON Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath Andrew WALKER Independent Ward 2 Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath JOHN MACLEOD Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Finlay CUNNINGHAM Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Paul Anthony FINNEGAN Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Catherine MACDONALD Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch DJ MACRAE Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Alex Dan SMITH Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Denise WILSON Independent Ward 3 Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch SHEENA MACLEOD Independent Ward 4 Sgir' Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch Norman Alexander MACDONALD Independent Ward 4 Sgir' Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch Donald Cudig MACLEOD Independent Ward 4 Sgir' Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch Angus MORRISON Independent Ward 5 Sgire an Rubha NORRIE TOMSH MACDONALD Independent Ward 5 Sgire an Rubha Alasdair MACLEOD Independent Ward 5 Sgire an Rubha John Murdo MACMILLAN Independent Ward 5 Sgire an Rubha Tony ROBSON Independent Ward 5 Sgire an Rubha Finlay Mackenzie STEWART Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Caroline Linda BRICK Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Keith DODSON Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Shonnie Beag MACRITCHIE Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Angus MCCORMACK Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Campbell MCKENZIE Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Derek MCPHERSON Independent Ward 6 Steòrnabhagh a Deas Charlie NICOLSON Independent Ward 7 Steòrnabhagh a Tuath Iain Maclean MACAULAY Independent Ward 7 Steòrnabhagh a Tuath NEIL MACKAY Independent Ward 7 Steòrnabhagh a Tuath RODDIE MACKAY Independent Ward 7 Steòrnabhagh a Tuath Lesley MCKENZIE Independent Ward 8 Loch a Tuath Donald Finlayson CRICHTON Independent Ward 8 Loch a Tuath Ruaraidh FERGUSON Independent Ward 8 Loch a Tuath IAIN C MACIVER Independent Ward 8 Loch a Tuath Calum MACLEAN Independent Ward 8 Loch a Tuath Allan Cameron MACLACHLAN Independent Ward 9 An Taobh Siar agus Nis John MACKAY Independent Ward 9 An Taobh Siar agus Nis Alistair MACLENNAN Independent Ward 9 An Taobh Siar agus Nis JOHN NORMAN MACLEOD Independent Ward 9 An Taobh Siar agus Nis KENNY JOHN MACLEOD Independent Ward 9 An Taobh Siar agus Nis Malcolm Ivor MCTAGGART Independent Ward 1 Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas PAUL FRANCIS STEELE Others --- --- --- --- North Ayrshire Council Ward 04 - Stevenston Alan MUNRO Independent Ward 04 - Stevenston Gerard POLLOCK Independent Ward 04 - Stevenston David HIGGINS Independent Ward 05 - Ardrossan and Arran John HUNTER Independent Ward 06 - Dalry and West Kilbride Kay HALL Independent Ward 06 - Dalry and West Kilbride Sheena WOODSIDE Independent Ward 06 - Dalry and West Kilbride Robert BARR Independent Ward 06 - Dalry and West Kilbride Elizabeth MCLARDY Independent Ward 06 - Dalry and West Kilbride John WILLIS Independent Ward 07 - Kilbirnie and Beith James SMITH Independent Ward 07 - Kilbirnie and Beith Donald L REID Independent Ward 08 - North Coast and Cumbraes Johnny MCCLOSKEY Independent Ward 08 - North Coast and Cumbraes Ian MURDOCH Independent Ward 09 - Saltcoats Ronnie MCNICOL Independent Ward 10 - Irvine South Audrey HYND-GAW Independent Ward 05 - Ardrossan and Arran Gordon ALLISON Others --- --- --- --- North Lanarkshire Council  Ward 2 - Cumbernauld North Alan O'BRIEN Independent Ward 2 - Cumbernauld North Fraser MORRISON Independent Ward 3 - Cumbernauld South William HOMER Independent Ward 5 - Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead Frances MCGLINCHEY Independent Ward 6 - Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn John Gordon WILSON Independent Ward 7 - Coatbridge North Martin MCWILLIAMS Independent Ward 7 - Coatbridge North Julie Patricia MCANULTY Independent Ward 8 - Airdrie North Alan BEVERIDGE Independent Ward 9 - Airdrie Central George DEVINE Independent Ward 11 - Coatbridge South Gerry SOMERS Independent Ward 12 - Airdrie South Peter OWENS Independent Ward 13 - Fortissat Charlie CEFFERTY Independent Ward 15 - Bellshill John DEVLIN Independent Ward 19 - Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig Ian GLENNY Independent Ward 19 - Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig Ian KELLY Independent Ward 19 - Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig Deryck BEAUMONT Independent Ward 20 - Murdostoun Robert MCKENDRICK Independent Ward 20 - Murdostoun John TAGGART Independent Ward 20 - Murdostoun Robert ARTHUR Independent Ward 9 - Airdrie Central Peter SULLIVAN Local parties Ward 11 - Coatbridge South James BROOKS Local parties Ward 11 - Coatbridge South John HIGGINS Local parties Ward 17 - Motherwell West Elaine MCSPADDEN Local parties Ward 18 - Motherwell North Helen MCKENNA Local parties Ward 19 - Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig Gary O'RORKE Local parties Ward 21 - Wishaw Sam LOVE Local parties Ward 21 - Wishaw Frank MCKAY Local parties Ward 13 - Fortissat Jeffrey MCDONALD Others Ward 12 - Airdrie South AGNES COYLE Others --- --- --- --- Orkney Islands Council  Kirkwall East Ward Gwenda SHEARER Independent Kirkwall East Ward PAUL DAWSON Independent Kirkwall East Ward Ingirid Windwick JOLLY Independent Kirkwall East Ward Mike BERSTON Independent Kirkwall East Ward Rikki LIDDERDALE Independent Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Leslie MANSON Independent Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Max THOMAS Independent Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Alastair MACLEOD Independent West Mainland Ward Duncan Allan TULLOCK Independent West Mainland Ward Owen TIERNEY Independent West Mainland Ward Harvey JOHNSTON Independent West Mainland Ward Sean Michael LEWIS Independent East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray Ward John Stanley GROUNDWATER Independent East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray Ward Andrew DREVER Independent East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray Ward Jim FOUBISTER Independent North Isles Ward Stuart Roy McIVOR Independent North Isles Ward Graham SINCLAIR Independent North Isles Ward Stephen CLACKSON Independent North Isles Ward Billy MUIR Independent North Isles Ward Ralph STEVENSON Independent North Isles Ward Simon TARRY Independent North Isles Ward George Arthur MOWAT-BROWN Independent Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward John RICHARDS Local parties West Mainland Ward Rachael KING Local parties Kirkwall East Ward Steven  HEDDLE Others Kirkwall East Ward John Ross SCOTT Others Kirkwall East Ward DAVID DAWSON Others Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Barbara FOULKES Others Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Sandy COWIE Others Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward Barbara LESLIE Others Stromness and South Isles Robin William CRICHTON Others Stromness and South Isles James STOCKAN Others Stromness and South Isles Magnus Olaf THOMSON Others West Mainland Ward Jo JONES Others East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray Ward Norman Rae CRAIGIE Others North Isles Ward Kevin  WOODBRIDGE Others --- --- --- --- Perth & Kinross Council Ward 2 - Strathmore Alan LIVINGSTONE Independent Ward 4 - Highland Xander MCDADE Independent Ward 6 - Strathearn Rhona BROCK Independent Ward 6 - Strathearn Craig FINLAY Independent Ward 7 - Strathallan Ron ROSE Independent Ward 8 - Kinross-Shire Dave CUTHBERT Independent Ward 8 - Kinross-Shire Mike BARNACLE Independent Ward 10 - Perth City South Susan BATHGATE Independent Ward 10 - Perth City South Damian HOUSTON Independent Ward 11 - Perth City North Sam FINLAYSON Independent Ward 11 - Perth City North Elspeth MACLACHLAN Independent Ward 11 - Perth City North Arthur Alexander FRATER Independent Ward 12 - Perth City Centre David William WEST Independent Ward 12 - Perth City Centre Ian THOMSON Local parties --- --- --- --- Renfrewshire Council  Ward 1 - Renfrew North and Braehead Peter MORTON Independent Ward 3 - Paisley Northeast and Ralston Billy CARLIN Independent Ward 4 - Paisley Northwest JOHN GOUDIE MCINTYRE Independent Ward 6 - Paisley Southeast Paul MACK Independent Ward 9 - Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Andy DOIG Independent Ward 12 - Erskine and Inchinnan Andy CAMERON Independent Ward 4 - Paisley Northwest Andy DOYLE Others Ward 8 - Johnstone South and Elderslie John  CALDWELL Others --- --- --- --- Scottish Borders Council Ward 1 - Tweeddale West Michael NEEDHAM Independent Ward 1 - Tweeddale West Tommy DAVIDSON Independent Ward 2 - Tweeddale East Robin TATLER Independent Ward 3 - Galashiels & District Bill WHITE Independent Ward 3 - Galashiels & District Sandy AITCHISON Independent Ward 3 - Galashiels & District Harry SCOTT Independent Ward 4 - Selkirkshire David BLACK Independent Ward 4 - Selkirkshire Gordon EDGAR Independent Ward 4 - Selkirkshire Kenneth GUNN Independent Ward 5 - Leaderdale & Melrose Iain GILLESPIE Independent Ward 5 - Leaderdale & Melrose Rebecca  FRASER Independent Ward 5 - Leaderdale & Melrose David  PARKER Independent Ward 7 - East Berwickshire Michael CLIFT Independent Ward 8 - Kelso & District Ian H AITCHISON Independent Ward 8 - Kelso & District Colin MCGRATH Independent Ward 9 - Jedburgh & District Rory STEWART Independent Ward 9 - Jedburgh & District Harvey OLIVER Independent Ward 10 - Hawick & Denholm Stuart MARSHALL Independent Ward 11 - Hawick & Hermitage Watson MCATEER Independent Ward 11 - Hawick & Hermitage Davie PATERSON Independent --- --- --- --- Shetland Islands Council Ward 1 - North Isles Lynsay Anne CUNNINGHAM Independent Ward 1 - North Isles Cecil HUGHSON Independent Ward 1 - North Isles Duncan SIMPSON Independent Ward 1 - North Isles Ryan James Andrew THOMSON Independent Ward 2 - Shetland North Alastair Thomas James COOPER Independent Ward 2 - Shetland North Emma Louise MACDONALD Independent Ward 3 - Shetland West Steven COUTTS Independent Ward 3 - Shetland West Catherine HUGHSON Independent Ward 3 - Shetland West Debra Jane NICOLSON Independent Ward 3 - Shetland West Theo SMITH Independent Ward 4 - Shetland Central Julie Jemima BUCHAN Independent Ward 4 - Shetland Central Davie SANDISON Independent Ward 5 - Shetland South Allison George Leslie DUNCAN Independent Ward 5 - Shetland South George SMITH Independent Ward 6 - Lerwick North John Finlay Sinclair FRASER Independent Ward 6 - Lerwick North Stephen Arthur LEASK Independent Ward 7 - Lerwick South Peter CAMPBELL Independent Ward 7 - Lerwick South Cecil Laing SMITH Independent Ward 7 - Lerwick South Frances VALENTE Independent Ward 7 - Lerwick South Amanda WESTLAKE Independent Ward 7 - Lerwick South Beatrice WISHART Independent Ward 1 - North Isles Alec George PRIEST Others Ward 2 - Shetland North Andrea Isabel MANSON Others Ward 3 - Shetland West Gary ROBINSON Others Ward 3 - Shetland West Ian TINKLER Others Ward 4 - Shetland Central Brian NUGENT Others Ward 4 - Shetland Central Ian SCOTT Others Ward 4 - Shetland Central Mark Robert BURGESS Others Ward 6 - Lerwick North Malcolm John BELL Others --- --- --- --- South Ayrshire Council Ward 2 - Prestwick Alasdair John MALCOLM Independent Ward 3 - Ayr North Jamie MCGEECHAN Independent Ward 4 - Ayr East Andrew BRYDEN Independent Ward 5 - Ayr West Chic BRODIE Independent Ward 7 - Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton Brian CONNOLLY Independent Ward 7 - Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton Gordon MCFADZEAN Independent Ward 8 - Girvan and South Carrick Alec CLARK Independent Ward 8 - Girvan and South Carrick Karen CLARK-MCCARTNEY Independent Ward 8 - Girvan and South Carrick Gavin SCOTT Independent --- --- --- --- South Lanarkshire Council Ward 2 - Clydesdale North Ed ARCHER Independent Ward 2 - Clydesdale North Ronald LOGAN Independent Ward 3 - Clydesdale East Bev GAULD Independent Ward 3 - Clydesdale East Andrew Jackson MCCALLUM Independent Ward 5 - Avondale and Stonehouse Alister HENDRY Independent Ward 10 - East Kilbride East John CAIRNEY Independent Ward 13 - Cambuslang West Don FERGUSON Independent Ward 17 - Hamilton North and East Balarabe BABA Independent Ward 14 - Cambuslang East James MOORE Others Ward 4 - Clydesdale South Danny MEIKLE Others --- --- --- --- Stirling Council Ward 2 - Forth and Endrick Evan MCLEAN Independent Ward 4 - Stirling North James MCDONALD Independent --- --- --- --- West Dunbartonshire Council Ward 1 - Lomond George RICE Independent Ward 3 - Dumbarton Andrew MUIR Independent Ward 5 - Clydebank Central Denis AGNEW Independent Ward 6 - Clydebank Waterfront Locky CAMERON Independent Ward 6 - Clydebank Waterfront Joe HENRY Independent Ward 6 - Clydebank Waterfront Brian MURRAY Independent Ward 1 - Lomond Louise ROBERTSON Local parties Ward 2 - Leven Jim BOLLAN Local parties Ward 3 - Dumbarton George BLACK Local parties Ward 5 - Clydebank Central Dean ALLARDICE Local parties --- --- --- --- West Lothian Council  Ward 8 - Bathgate Jim WALKER Independent Ward 9 - Armadale and Blackridge Stuart BORROWMAN Independent

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Cruden Bay and Slains Castle

Just to give you an idea of where I was I posted this handy dandy screenshot of a map.  Dave and Pam of Aurora Guest House offered to take me from the Kinnaird Head Lighthouse back to my hostel in Aberdeen.  What I did not know was on the way back I would get a chance to see a part of Scotland that I didn’t even know about and would have never gotten to see on a bus or train. 

Lucky ME!!!!!

Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay

I need to learn to take better pictures

Dave and or Pam not sure took this of me @Cruden Bay

It was such a lovely day after the clouds melted away

Story of the Bay of Cruden

So, we stopped and took these great pictures.  They had a really nice camera and me?  I had my Samsung Galaxy Tablet.  I broke my phone or rather shattered it to death, LED death on the palace floor at Linlithgow Palace.  Lucky for me I had this tablet or no phone contact with family or any photos would have been as easy.  So, even though the battery was drained on a daily, it did a really, really great job!

After checking out the Bay, we heading to castle ruins which turned out to be Slains Castle.  So much later, after I got back to California and I read about the castle, I discovered that it was a possible inspiration for Bram Stoker and an inspiration for the setting of his tale, Count Dracula!  It was a very famous place in the 19th century and entertained many celebrities, including Bram Stoker. 

Kinda creepy castle

Kinda eerie when walking through the ruins

Super cool to walk through those ruins

Lucky Sheri to have met Dave and Pam to take me to Cruden Bay or the Bay of Cruden and to Slains Castle

I most definitely need to go back to Aberdeen

What a view!

Slains Castle up ahead!

Did pirates ever come here?

Slains Castle

Slains Castle

Did Bram Stoker really get inspiration from this castle?

I am sure is was beautiful in its full glory

Looks like a fall would hurt bad!

So this was three stories?

I can imagine the beauty of the sunset here

The beautiful North Sea

I love natures beauty.

I take a lot of scenery pictures

Ok so try to imagine living here

View from inside the castle

Danger!

Another view of the castle

A view from inside as well

and this one too

Hello! I love taking selfies..

By the end of this drive, my poor tablet died and I was not able to take any of my own pictures of the last place Dave and Pam took me before dropping me off at my hostel.

We stopped at a loch along the way

and Dave was taking really neat pictures of the waterfowl and I just admired the beauty.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen.   Our last stop was at the Footdee.

We stopped and walked around the Fittie.  It depends are where you are from how it is pronounced.  I placed a few links from Wikipedia so you might read about this really cool place.  I did not take these pictures below, they are from the creative commons and available for use.  This is just a smidge of they really cool cottages that we saw walking through the Fittie.

These are cottages in the Fittie (creative commons)

Another view of the cottages in the Fittie (creative commons)

Beautiful gardens in the Fittie (creative commons)

All and all it was an incredible day and incredible hosts!  I still count myself so very lucky to have met Dave and Pam and I hope when I return I can stay at their really cool B&B.  

  Mòran taing

Sheri 

          Wikipedia contributors. (2018, June 10). Footdee. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:32, June 24, 2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Footdee&oldid=845286209

  #crudenbay #slainscastle #aberdeen #footdee #aberdeen #scotland #visitscotland #lovescotland #wherewillyouinayear #bloggervibes #bloggerlife #wanderlust #blogger #northsea Cruden Bay and Slains Castle Just to give you an idea of where I was I posted this handy dandy screenshot of a map. 

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The UK’s Best Halloween Events 2017—And Where To Stay!

Double, double, toil and trouble… it’s that time of year again when we put on our favourite Halloween party outfits and scour the UK for the best Halloween events. From spook-tacular ghost trains to grizzly tales of spectral sightings, you’re in for a treat this Halloween!

Best October holidays and Halloween activities

With so much going on this year, Holiday Lettings is here to help you find the perfect place to enjoy the frighteningly-fun Halloween activities. All of these top events are located in great holiday destinations, so we won’t blame you if you extend your stay!  Whether you’re looking for an apartment for two in atmospheric Whitby or a roomy rental for your little witches and wizards in Edinburgh, we’ve got it covered.

Whitby

Whitby Goth Weekend | 27 – 29 October

Now in its 23rd year, this Goth-friendly Halloween event is one of the largest in the UK. With musicians such as New Model Army, The Mission, Heaven 17, Toyah Wilcox and more under their belts, the event is a must for alternative music fans. Not only that, it brings investment to the local area and also benefits charities such as the Bat Conservation trust and Whitby Lifeboat Station. It’s family-friendly too, so kids can get dressed up in their favourite Halloween outfits and join in the fun.

Whitby Storyteller

Join the Whitby Storyteller this Halloween on a walking tour of the fascinating seaside town. From tales of shipwrecks and smugglers at Robin Hood’s Bay to stories of the strange and supernatural along Whitby’s windswept cliffs, these walking tours are sure to give you chills (and thrills) this Halloween. After your tour, head back to your cosy holiday rental where you can curl up with that classic horror inspired by Whitby Abbey: Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.

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York

The York Dungeon | 7 October – 4 November

This year, the York Dungeon has become ‘The Home of Halloween’, bringing scares, surprises and pumpkins-a-plenty to all 10 of their historic live shows. Look out for their family-friendly walking tours of the city and the new City Bus Tours that will be looking at the weirder side of the city’s past. And if you can brave heading into the dungeon after dark, they’ll be open late on Halloween weekend and on Halloween itself. Book a holiday rental nearby to make the most of this fiendishly-fun halloween activity.

The Ghost Trail of York

Travel back in time through the centuries and experience the terrifying tales of York’s ghostly history when you join the Ghost Trail of York. This award-winning tour leaves from York Minster at 7.30pm every night, whatever the weather, and there’s no need to book. You’ll hear stories of Victorian tragedies and more modern spooky goings-on, too. So if you’re looking for Halloween activities to scare your socks off, this’ll be right up your lamp-lit street!

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Oxford

Oxford Castle Unlocked – Ghost Fest | 19 – 31 October

Oxford Castle’s history is filled with murder, battle and execution, and this Halloween the ancient castle site will embrace its bloody past with a series of spine-chillingly spooky events. As well as Ghost Fest’s ever-popular spooky tours, the Castle will host the return of Most Haunted’s parapsychologist Ciaràn O’Keeffe for two special ghost-hunting events. There’s also plenty of Halloween fun for all the family including games, pumpkin carving and a costume parade featuring some terrifying fashion.

Bill Spectre’s Ghost Trails

Join Bill Spectre as he leads you through the streets on his multi-award winning theatrical ghost tour. Illustrated with props and illusions, Bill (in full costume) will entertain and horrify you through the ancient streets of Oxford, proving that fun and fear make excellent companions! And if the tour leaves you wanting more, why not book a week-long stay in the city of the dreaming spires? There are hundreds of rentals to choose from, so picking the perfect place in Oxford certainly won’t be scary!

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford Town Ghost Walk | 31 October

It’s all treats and no tricks at this year’s Ghost Walk event, which includes a warming glass of mulled wine (or soft drink) and a fascinating falconry experience. Your guides, Vincent, Herbert Mortimer, Man in Black and Jocasta, will guide you through Stratford’s historic streets, regaling you with tales of ghosts, witches, murder and misery. Becky from Hawkwise Falconry will be on-hand with feathered friends ‘Fenn’, ‘Bottom’ and ‘Puck’, so don’t forget your camera!

Tudor World

This quirky museum site has appeared on the TV programme Most Haunted and has even been described as “the most haunted house in England” in Stratford’s Horrible Histories guide. This year’s visitors can find out more about the history of Halloween or even go on trial for witchcraft! Children can follow the Halloween Trail and win a ‘spooky’ prize or join the family-friendly ghost tour for children with Mr G Buster. There will be nightly ghost tours for the adults, too, so why put Stratford on your list of things to do on Halloween?

Look for a hauntingly good stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Edinburgh

City of the Dead Tours

Founded in 1999, these fascinating, fun and frightening tours have won multiple awards and are some of the best ghost walks in Edinburgh. Your guides are a mixture of historians and professional entertainers, picked for their ability to improvise, entertain and make each tour unique. It’s the mastery of storytelling that really brings these tours to life and will leave you wanting more. Book a break in Edinburgh so you can take another tour the next night! It’s sure to give you the heebie-jeebies in the best possible way.

Edinburgh Dungeon

With two special Halloween events this year, Edinburgh Dungeon is the place to be this October. Meet the characters from Scotland’s darkest history on the “Cannibals: Flesh Meat” tour. You’ll be recruited into the king’s men on the hunt for Sawney and his insidious clan. They can smell your fear, and it’s giving them an appetite! Over 18s can join the “Cannibals: Unleashed” tour, where it’s a case of hunt or be hunted. It’s not for the faint-hearted. Although if you faint, they’ll gladly take your heart.

Book a blood-curdling break in Edinburgh this Halloween

Aberystwyth

Terror Mountain | Selected dates in October

Terror Mountain returns for 2017 and it’s set to be scarier than ever! Think you’ve got what it takes to brave Wales’ best Halloween event? Offering four live-action horror attractions, scary entertainment and much, much more, this terrifically terrifying event will give you shivers… in a good way! Set in a genuine Victorian silver mine, Terror Mountain holds the key to your night of thrills, fun and screams. For more information visit www.terrormountain.co.uk

The Vale of Rheidol Railway – Halloween Ghost Train | 27 – 29 October

Board a spine-tingling steam train this Halloween and take a trip through the Welsh countryside. This family-friendly ghost train is a must for anyone taking an October holiday near the Rheidol Valley. There’ll be a prize for the best children’s fancy dress and a Halloween feast served at Devil’s Bridge station. With so many rentals to choose from nearby, you’ll be booking a break here before you can say “boo!”.

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Bristol

FEAR at Avon Valley | 13 – 31 October

FEAR at Avon Valley features a whole night of entertainment, including four live action scare attractions as well as street entertainment, fairground rides, and a variety of bar and food outlets. Anarchy Live sees contestants fight for survival in a brutal game of cat and mouse, whilst in the Killzone, participants must strive to wipe out nocturnal mutants and secure the future of mankind! This exciting event is not for the faint-hearted, but it is a whole lot of Halloween fun.

Halloween Spooktacular at Wild Place | 21 – 29 October

Looking for a family-friendly Halloween event in Bristol this October half-term? Head to Wild Place and meet the storytelling witch, who’ll leave your little ones spellbound with tales of magical beasts and scary songs. Visit the magical creatures enclosure where you can spot mysterious animals hiding up trees. While in the witch’s house, follow the Barefoot Trail and peek into the cauldron to discover a spooky surprise!

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Stirling

Stirling Ghostwalk

With the promise of “fear, fun and frights for all the family”, the Stirling Ghostwalk has been spooking its participants for 25 years. The tour combines comedy, drama and storytelling, and draws on characters who lived in the Royal Burgh and the chilling events that took place there. So, let the Happy Hangman (actor and author David Kinnaird) be your guide and get ready for an evening that will give you goose bumps.

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park – Halloween Weekend | 28 – 29 October

With themed activities suitable for all ages, this is a Halloween holiday not to be missed. If you’re feeling brave, explore the Corridors of Horror haunted house. Kids will love the face-painting and party games, and the whole family can have a go at carving a pumpkin or two. While you’re there, you can get up close to the park’s amazing and exotic animals, from llamas to lions. There are some fantastic holiday rentals to choose from nearby and, as the park has a fancy dress competition, don’t forget to pop your favourite Halloween party costume in your suitcase.

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London

The London Dungeon – The Death Express

It’s full scream ahead as the ‘Home of Halloween’ invites you to experience the scariest journey of the 19th century. The living and the dead sit side-by-side on the London Necropolis Railway in the 1850s. London’s cemeteries have become so overcrowded this new train line has one purpose… transport the dead out of London! Guests will experience the clickety-clack of the train… or is that bones from the coffins? This is one of the most immersive Halloween activities around, packed full of tricks and treats.

Jack the Ripper Tour

These truly atmospheric tours wind through the old, narrow alleyways where you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to the mean streets of the Victorian East End. With over 30 years experience of introducing Londoners and visitors to the world’s greatest murder mystery, these walks will intrigue, surprise and scare in equal measure. There’s a plethora of Halloween events taking place in London this October, so book a rental for a Halloween holiday to remember.

Look for an eerie Halloween escape in London

Bath

Bath Ghost Tours | 26 – 31 October

Beginning at 8pm directly outside the famous Bath Abbey (itself haunted by a medieval monk),  these terrifying tours take you through the dark and haunted streets of Old Bath Town. You’ll hear tales of nasty hauntings and grizzly murders, and may even find yourself burnt at the stake! Join regular ghost hunter, Dr Lynch, for a night of frights, humour, theatre and some genuine paranormal experiments. The tour is suitable for brave participants of all ages, so why not treat the family to a holiday of Halloween activities in Bath this October.

Museums at Night: Fright at the Museum 2017 | 27 October

This Halloween, the American Museum in Bath will be opening their doors after dark for a celebration of all things spooky. Behind the doors of Claverton Manor, ghostly storytellers will be ready to entertain you with ghastly tales from American folklore. In the seventeenth century room, hear the chilling story of Bloody Mary, who terrorised villagers in rural Pennsylvania four hundred years ago. These fiendishly fun tours should be top of your list if you’re taking a holiday in Bath this October.

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Weston-super-Mare

The Grand Pier’s Halloween Unfairground | 26 – 28 October

This Halloween, the Grand Pier will open its doors after dark for an exclusive event that will immerse you in a terrifying world of live scare zones set to thrill even the darkest souls! Tickets include entry into the different zones as well as unlimited use of the rides and attractions… some with an unexpected twist! This year’s scare zones include Asylum Maze, Zombie Infestation Zone and Crazed Circus. This event is not for scaredy-cats, so visit if you dare!

Halloween Fright Night! | 31 October

Expect Halloween fun for all the family at Grove Park this October. This free event kicks off at 4pm finishing with a fantastic firework display at the end of the night. There’ll be fire performers, acrobats, comedy acts, interactive children’s games, fun inflatables and much, much more!

Whether you meet creepy crawlies from Bristol Zoo, have fun with the arts and crafts, or have your face painted, this is a Halloween event to remember.

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North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Spook-tacular Ghost Train | 26 – 29 October

Chug your way through stunning countryside aboard the ghoulishly great ghost train this Halloween – it’s sure to be a hit with all ages. Book your ticket, put on your best Halloween party fancy dress and board the train at Pickering to start your fang-tastic journey! When you’re not riding the ghost train, Yorkshire is brimming with exciting Halloween activities so why not book a stay and continue the fun with a Halloween party at your private rental.

Frightwater Valley | 26 – 29 October

Lightwater Valley becomes Frightwater Valley this October, where ghastly ghouls and beasties lurk around every corner. See if you can find your way out of the scare-maze, board the Frightwater express for a terrifying journey or take a spooky stroll down Icon Avenue (where you’ll come face-to-gruesome-face with a host of popular Halloween characters). And to top it all off, the fireworks display near the lake at the end of the day will give you goosebumps!

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