IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
THORNHILL, DG3 4AQ
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to DG3 4AQ by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image Listing (165 Images Found)
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Drumlanrig Castle
Viewed from the East Parterre.
Image: © Russel Wills
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
0.01 miles
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Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle, built in the late 17th century is the seat of the Dukes of Buccleuch. A very popular visitor attraction, in addition to the castle itself, it offers walks, craft shops and food stalls.
Kirkpatrick Macmillan (1812-1878) is one of the world's great unsung heroes. In the 1830s whilst working in the forge at the Castle, he conceived the idea for a treadle-operated velocipede; an idea which he implemented in 1839 at Courthill Smithy in Keir Mill nearby when he adapted a hobby-horse for operation by treadles and levers driving the back wheel, hence inventing the bicycle. In 1842, to demonstrate the practicality of his invention he rode it to Glasgow and back (taking two days each way). Macmillan did little to exploit his invention - indeed it was only in 1892 that it was finally acknowledged that his was the first of various similar machines.
The Castle exploits its connections with Kirkpatrick Macmillan. For a number of years, the Kirkpatrick Macmillan Cycle Rally was held in the grounds, there are a number of cycle trails, a cycle shop and hire business and a cycle museum.
The banners promote the Dumfries and Galloway Bicycle Festival held in May.
Image: © Oliver Dixon
Taken: 24 May 2009
0.01 miles
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Drumlanrig Castle
From the south west, one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensbury.
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 24 Jun 2009
0.01 miles
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Drumlanrig from the south east
One of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensbury, seen from near the outdoor activity area, located by following the sound of children enjoying themselves.
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 24 Jun 2009
0.01 miles
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Drumlanrig Castle
Another fuller frame view of the Castle from the south.
Image: © Clive Nicholson
Taken: 24 Aug 2005
0.01 miles
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Drumlanrig Castle
One of the homes of the Duke of Buccleuch, surrounded by extensive formal gardens and extensive woodland walks, as well as a bicycle museum, cycle trails, and outdoor activities area.
Image: © M J Richardson
Taken: 24 Jun 2009
0.01 miles
