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RRS Discovery, Dundee, Scotland. [03:16]
"Discovery" had coal-fired auxiliary steam engines, but had to rely primarily on sail beause the coal bunkers did not have sufficient capacity to take the ship on long voyages. She was rigged as a bargue. According to Shackleton, the ship was a bad sailer, and carried too much sail aft and not enough forward; while Scott worried that the design of the ship's hull was unsuitable for work in pack ice. The ship had a massively built wooden hull designed to withstand being frozen into the ice. The propeller and rudder could be hoisted out of the way to prevent ice damage. Iron -shod bows were securely raked so that when ramming the ice they would ride up over the margin and crush the ice with deadweight. The Discovery rolled badly in the open sea where the flat shallow hull, built with no protuberances to work well in ice provided minimal stability in heavy seas. The hull was made from five different types of wood to better withstand the compression of the icepack. The keep was made from the trunk of a single eucalyptus tree. Ballast in the hull was created from old iron cannon balls. Ship was rigged for scientific studies. The metallic parts of the forward part of the ship were made from bronze (non-metallic) to include the crew bed rails and anchor links. The British National Antarctic Expedition was acclaimed upon it's return but was also in serious financial trouble, and so in 1905, Discovery was sold to the Hudson's Bay Company who used her as a cargo vessel between ...
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Scuba Diving Scotland and rest of the world [03:38]
Scuba Diving Scotland and rest of the world, diving loch Fyne, Farne Islands, Deep Sea world, Red Sea, Bali, Maldives, South Africa
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Victoria Park House Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB) [00:45]
goo.gl for reviews, prices and info. Victoria Park House Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB) The Victoria Park Hotel is only a short distance from Edinburgh city centre and the trendy docklands. This family-run Edinburgh hotel is, therefore, placed in a superb location. Guests can park their car and go into the center by bus, which only costs one pound. Alternatively, all of Edinburghs cultural attractions, restaurants, shops and art galleries are only a pleasant walk away. Thanks to the friendliness and professionalism of its staff, the Victoria Park Hotel has earned a first-class reputation among couples on city breaks and tourists in general. The highlight of this hotel is the delicious food served in the restaurant at breakfast, lunchtime and in the evenings. It can also be hired out for special occasions and meeting lunches. Not only satisfying your appetite, the hotel puts a smile on guests faces by providing all the information and suggestions needed to plan a perfect holiday in Edinburgh, such as booking a city tour. Finally, personal newspapers can be ordered from the front desk. Hotel Features General Room Service, Non-Smoking Rooms, TV, Breakfast in the Room Activities Garden Services Banquet Facilities, Multilingual Staff, Photocopier, Facsimile, Luggage Storage Internet High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site. Parking The hotel has free parking. Check-in From 2:00 PM Check-out Prior to 11:00 AM ** Visit ...
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Auld Reekie Apartment at Parkside 1 Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB) [00:45]
goo.gl for reviews, prices and info. Auld Reekie Apartment at Parkside 1 Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB) For a great location in one of the worlds most popular capital cities, the Auld Reekie Apartments Parkside Apartments, Edinburgh offer you the comforts you would expect from a hotel suite in exclusive self catering accommodation. Less than 1 km (0. 6 miles) away is the majestic Royal Mile, offering an endless choice of shops, bars and restaurants. From dazzling entertainment venues to spooky underground chambers, its no wonder the city remains such a fascination for visitors from all over the globe. Whether you are hitting the shops on Princes Street, taking in some culture in the National Gallery or enjoying a well-earned rest in the Royal Botanic Gardens, youll find this well-appointed property is the ideal base for your holiday or business trip. However you decide to spend your time in the city nicknamed Old Smoky, youll find a pleasant ambience awaits your return to the apartments in this affluent quarter of Edinburgh. Guests can enjoy privacy, independence and all the pleasures of home in these attractively furnished units. Residents are invited to make use of the pretty communal garden, and although there is no private parking at the property, an adjacent pay car park is available for guest use. Hotel Features General Coffee / Tea Maker, TV, DVD Player Internet High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site. Check ...
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Gleneagles And Its Golf Course [01:30]
Gleneagles (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann na h-Eaglais/Gleann Eagas) is a glen which connects with Glen Devon to form a pass through the Ochil Hills of Perth and Kinross in Scotland. The name's origin has nothing to do with eagles, and is a corruption of eaglais or ecclesia, meaning church, and refers to the chapel and well of Saint Mungo, which was restored as a memorial to the Haldane family which owns the Gleneagles estate. Gleneagles House at the northern entrance to Gleneagles comprises a 1750 extension to an earlier 17th-century building that is approached by an avenue of lime trees planted to commemorate the Battle of Camperdown. Little remains of Gleneagles Castle, the early 16th-century tower house of the Haldanes. The Caledonian Railway Company used its name for the Gleneagles Hotel and golf course they built some distance from the glen at the edge of Auchterarder. The hotel hosted the controversial G8 conference in July 2005, which earned the area the description of "the most fortified golf course in Scotland" due to extensive security. Gleneagles railway station, formerly known as Crieff Junction, is on the line between Perth and Stirling. As its name suggests, this was the junction for the Crieff Junction Railway, which closed in 1964. en.wikipedia.org
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