Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway

Being over in that part of the country it's a no brainer to visit this lovely heritage railway line.

Pleased to see the 'Morayshire' in full steam today both on her departure, and arrival after her run to Kinneil and Birkhill.

The sun still shone and warm too. A pleasant day throughout.

 'Morayshire' Departs from Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Leaving Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' On Her Way from Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Heading to Kinneil and Birkhill

'Morayshire' Carriages on Arrival at Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Name Plate

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

 'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Letting Off Steam

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

Shunter at Bo'ness

'Morayshire' Taking on Water - Bo'ness Station
 
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Museum of Scottish Railways

Another visit to this museum - this time with tripod.

The museum consists of two main areas and contains many locomotives - both steam and diesel - plus rolling stock.

Another one that is worth a visit with the added incentive of a real working heritage railway next door.

4-4-0 Great North of Scotland Railway - ‘F’ Class No.49 ‘Gordon Highlander’

Snow Plough

0-4-0ST North British Railway No.42 (LNER Y9 Class) - BR No 68095

10 ton Salt Wagon (Saxa Salt) - 1903

Royal Mail Carriage - Scottish Railway Museum

Royal Mail Carriage - Scottish Railway Museum

Lamp

Exhibit - Scottish Railway Museum

Exhibit - Scottish Railway Museum

Milk Churns - Scottish Railway Museum

Brake Van - Scottish Railway Museum

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Blackness Castle

 On reaching my third location today the sun was still shining and very warm indeed.

So, it was nice to be by the sea with a fresh wind blowing.

Blackness Castle was a very strategic castle and important to the monarchy of those times.

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle Jetty

Blackness Castle Interior

 

View from Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle Interior

 

 Blackness Castle Interior

 Blackness Castle Interior

 Blackness Castle Interior

Blackness Castle

 

 Blackness Castle

 Blackness Castle Interior

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St Michael's Church - Linlithgow

While in Linlithgow I couldn't resist another visit to this wonderful church.

if you find yourself through this way, please visit as you will not be disappointed.

St Michael's Church

 St Michael's Church - Eagle

St Michael's Church Stain Glass Window

St Michael's Church - Eagle and Banner

 St Michael's Church - Organ

 St Michael's Church - Organ

 St Michael's Church

 

St Michael's Church - Organ Pipes

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Linlithgow Palace

A whirlwind tour today as I covered a few locations in West Lothian.

First stop was Linlithgow Palace and this was my second visit. Suspect I'll return again and the weather today made it a warm and pleasant place to be.

This is one of many buildings owned by 'Historic Scotland' and it has to be said that membership is great value for money, and you feel like they are looking after their customers as well as maintaining these beautiful structures.

There were a few young ladies in period costume who were giving informative tours of the Palace and they are to be commended for their presentations.

 Looking over the Loch from Linlithgow Palace

Interior of Linlithgow Palace

 Looking Down Within Linlithgow Palace

Young Lady in Waiting - Linlithgow Palace

Two Ladies in Waiting in Period Costume at Linlithgow Palace

 Interior of Linlithgow Palace

Interior of Linlithgow Palace

 Looking over the Loch from Linlithgow Palace

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