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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.
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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.
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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.
Mark Bartlett 26/06/2017


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 ...
John Yellowlees 24/10/2020


Ballochmyle Viaduct: Caley Jumbo 57359 crossing Ballochmyle Viaduct on 4 August 1951 with a relief mineral train from Barony Pit.
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 04/08/1961

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.
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Wemyss Bay: The concourse at Wemyss Bay with the flowers in full bloom.
Alastair McLellan 01/08/2017


Forth Bridge: Class A1 No.60163 'Tornado' crossing The Forth Bridge above North Queensferry with the northbound ' Aberdonian '.
John Gray 16/09/2019


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.
John Gray 10/10/2012

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