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Towns and villages across East Ayrshire made an impression onscreen recently after featuring in the BBC programme Grand Tours of Scotlands Rivers.
The history of places such as the old mining village of Glenbuck, Muirkirk and Catrine took centre stage in the riveting programme presented by historian and avid traveller, Paul Murton, exploring the River Ayr and all its gems. (Permalink) Ballochmyle Viaduct Catrine Glenbuck Muirkirk Paul Murton |
In tonight's episode (Monday, 13 September) of 'The Architecture the Railways Built', presenter Tim Dunn explores the history of Newcastle's High Level Bridge which spans the river Tyne.
(Permalink) Ballochmyle Viaduct High Level Bridge Laigh Milton Viaduct Newcastle The Architecture the Railways Built Tim Dunn High Level Bridge: The road deck of the High Level Bridge is briefly quiet as a Pacer trundles above, nearing the end of its run from Middlesbrough to Newcastle on 26th June 2017. Laigh Milton Viaduct: Looking across the historic Laigh Milton Viaduct in October 2020. It spans the River Irvine, five miles west of Kilmarnock. Built by the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway in 1812 it closed in 1846 when the ... Ballochmyle Viaduct: Caley Jumbo 57359 crossing Ballochmyle Viaduct on 4 August 1951 with a relief mineral train from Barony Pit. |
Tuesday night's 'The Architecture the Railways Built' has become a staple on our tv viewing calendars. And with not a lot else to pop on the calendar, its nice to have an hour of fascinating television, showcasing the incredible sights of the railway in the UK and further afield.
(Permalink) Ballochmyle Viaduct Connel Ferry Bridge Forth Bridge Glasgow Central Glenfinnan Viaduct Laigh Milton Viaduct Wemyss Bay Forth Bridge: Class A1 No.60163 'Tornado' crossing The Forth Bridge above North Queensferry with the northbound ' Aberdonian '. Glenfinnan Viaduct: Black 5 No. 45407 leaves an attractive smoke trail as it crosses Glenfinnan Viaduct on 10 October 2012 with The Jacobite steam service to Mallaig. |