Dumfries and John Paul Jones: Went over the border to Scotland for a break with some of my family and stopped in a lodge near the town of Dumfries. this is a shot of a 13th century...

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Went over the border to Scotland for a break with some of my family and stopped in a lodge near the town of Dumfries. this is a shot of a 13th century tower in the centre of the park, it was bequeathed by Robert the Bruce to one of his followers. As it was very hot while we were there, we ventured along the 'Solway' coast every day and visited some very interesting sites.

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This is Sweetheart Abbey, unfortunately you couldnt go inside, because as you can see work is being carried out to preserve the stonework.

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This John Pauls Jones home on the left, with a museum to the right.

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This is 'Southerness' just down the coast from John Paul Jones house (even the pub is named after him!) the redundant Lighthouse on the beach was built in 1747.

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Rockcliffe. Beautiful litlle cove, an hour after this shot the sands were full of visitors.

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On our way back home we popped into 'Gretna Green' the building behind the clasped hands is the famous 'Blacksmiths shop'.

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Jbravi

Nice series. Thank you

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent setDoddy

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

That was pretty neat, Doddy!

Bugs

Thanks for great history and good photography!

HistoryLover Loc: Landenberg,Pa.

Excellent! Thank you.

ChuckMc Loc: Prescott, AZ

Very good set. Thanks for posting the originals.
Even though I often read The Daily Scotsman, it's odd to read about crossing a border within the UK.
Chuck

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Interesting
Thanks

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Great pictures. Thanks!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks for posting these, Doddy--interesting.

anotherview Loc: California

Visiting the tomb of John Paul Jones at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis offers the experience of sensing history.

Doddy wrote:

Went over the border to Scotland for a break with some of my family and stopped in a lodge near the town of Dumfries. this is a shot of a 13th century tower in the centre of the park, it was bequeathed by Robert the Bruce to one of his followers. As it was very hot while we were there, we ventured along the 'Solway' coast every day and visited some very interesting sites.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Doddy wrote:

Went over the border to Scotland for a break with some of my family and stopped in a lodge near the town of Dumfries. this is a shot of a 13th century tower in the centre of the park, it was bequeathed by Robert the Bruce to one of his followers. As it was very hot while we were there, we ventured along the 'Solway' coast every day and visited some very interesting sites.

Great set Doddy. Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice set. Thanks for the tour.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You do a good tour, Doddy!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Doddy wrote:

Went over the border to Scotland for a break with some of my family and stopped in a lodge near the town of Dumfries. this is a shot of a 13th century tower in the centre of the park, it was bequeathed by Robert the Bruce to one of his followers. As it was very hot while we were there, we ventured along the 'Solway' coast every day and visited some very interesting sites.

Fine shots of magnificent places
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