July 11th Photograph Glamis Castle Scotland

July 11th photograph of Glamis Castle, Scotland.


July 11th photograph of Glamis Castle, Scotland.

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The main function of the castle was defensive, to protect the laird and his family from their enemies, in as comfortable surroundings as possible; but the castle also served as the centre of administration of the laird's lands, where tenure, economy and trade were controlled. The Castles of Scotland is the most complete and comprehensive guide available to the nation's wealth of castles. This new edition is the culmination of 10 years' research, and covers more than 2700 castles as well as mansions and historic houses, all alphabetically organised, with detailed maps, visiting information, illustrations, and anecdotes of hauntings and family histories. This is the 'bible of Scottish castles', an absolute must for all castle enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish history. The Castles of Scotland.

July 11th Photograph Marching Pipe Band Glamis Castle Scotland

July 11th photograph of a Marching Pipe Band at Glamis Castle, Scotland. Forfar and District Pipe Band at Glamis. The aim of the Scottish Pipe Band is to promote and to keep alive piping and drumming music in the Forfar area, by tutoring and playing at various engagements. Also to be ambassadors for Angus, Scotland.

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July 11th Photograph Clock Glamis Castle Scotland

July 11th photograph of the clock at Glamis Castle, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Norton Motorbike

Tour Scotland photograph of a Norton Motorbike by Glamis Castle, Scotland. The Norton Motorcycle Company, formerly Norton Motors, Ltd, is a British motorcycle marque, originally from Birmingham, England. It was founded in 1898 as a manufacturer of " fittings and parts for the two wheel trade ". By 1902, the company began manufacturing motorcycles with bought in engines. In 1908, a Norton built engine was added to the range. This began a long series of production of single and eventually twin-cylinder motorcycles, and a long history of racing involvement.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Rolls Royce

Tour Scotland photograph of a Rolls Royce by Glamis Castle, Scotland. In 1884 Henry Royce started an electrical and mechanical business. He made his first car, a two cylinder Royce 10, in his Manchester factory in 1904, and was introduced to Charles Rolls at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 4 May of that year. Rolls was proprietor of an early motor car dealership, C.S.Rolls & Co. in Fulham, England. Rolls-Royce Limited was formed on 15 March 1906, by which time it was apparent that new premises were required for production of cars. After considering sites in Manchester, Coventry, Bradford and Leicester, England, it was an offer from Derby's council of cheap electricity that resulted in the decision to acquire a 12.7 acres site on the southern edge of that city. The new factory was largely designed by Royce, and production began in early 1908, with a formal opening on 9 July 1908 by Sir John Montagu.



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