The Dutch sail teaching vessel Europa anchored off Irvine in advance of continuing to Greenock for the 2011 Tall Ships. Crew associates have been having the opportunity of viewing the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside “The Bark “EUROPA”, developed in 1911, is a very well recognized Tall Ship. Considering the fact that 1994 she… Continue reading 2011 Tall Ships Greenock – Europa – A life on the ocean wave
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Italian Chapel
The Italian Chapel is a fantastic very little Catholic Church found on Lamb Holm in the Orkney Islands. It was crafted throughout WWII by Italian POWs who in which housed on the Island whilst they where set to function making the Churchill Obstacles to the East of Scapa Flow. It was developed out of minimal… Continue reading Italian Chapel
In all likelihood, G H Higginbottom designed Kirkandrews Kirk, located in Borgue, which was finished in 1906.
The content discusses the creation of a house built for James Brown in a Celtic version of the arts and crafts style. The house was constructed near Knockbrex and featured exceptional craftsmanship in everything from the glasswork to the furniture and woodwork. The house was built for James Brown, a notable resident of the area.… Continue reading In all likelihood, G H Higginbottom designed Kirkandrews Kirk, located in Borgue, which was finished in 1906.
Castle Craigievar
Craigievar Castle is a beautiful example of Scottish Baronial architecture that seems to have grown naturally out of the rolling hills. Completed in 1626, it is home to a fine collection of family portraits, original plaster ceilings, Jacobean woodwork, and beautiful furniture including the ‘Craigievar table’. The castle also boasts extensive parkland grounds with two… Continue reading Castle Craigievar
Carpentry Work
Driftwood is a versatile and valuable material that can be collected from beaches and turned into a wide range of projects, including fish-themed decorations and sculptures. This article explores the process of collecting driftwood, preparing it for crafting, and turning it into unique and beautiful works of art. Driftwood is a type of wood that… Continue reading Carpentry Work