The Stewartry Museum is so called, because Kirkcudbright is in the Stewartry area of Galloway. The New Galloway area is the Glenkens. I’m still playing catch up on your videos, and enjoying it very much.
About The Meikle Yett and the Selkirk Arms Hotel In the tarmac surface of the High Street opposite the house called ‘Meikle Yett are two small square areas of granite setts, which mark the site of the gate sockets of the ‘Meikle Yett’ or the great or main gate of the town. Kirkcudbright had a town wall and two gates; this one on the landward side and the water gate at the other end of the High Street, opening on to a ford across the river. The gate was rebuilt on at least two occasions and in 1547 resisted a siege by an English force. It was finally demolished in 1771 when, with a growing population, the town needed to expand beyond its medieval bounds; the gate was an obstacle. But although the gate has long gone, the curfew bell in the Tolbooth still tolls each evening to announce its closing for the night. Just beyond the Meikle Yett is the Selkirk Arms Hotel. This is one of the oldest inns in the town, simply known as Robert Cochran’s inn in the 1790s and Mrs Kissock’s up to 1830. By 1836 it had become known as the Selkirk Arms, possibly after the 6th Earl of Selkirk celebrated his coming of age there. In the summer of 1830 it was a regular departure point for the 3.30 am coach which arrived in Dumfries four hours later, in time for the 8.00 am coach to Edinburgh, a further ten hour journey!
The car was probably a Benz, not a Beny. Karl Benz was a pioneer automaker who made the world's first practical car. Also the Benz bit in Mercedes-Benz.
Mary died a few days ago. That's mold. Did you notice a smell at all? Surprised she wasn't hanging in the gallery. Jean Claude Van damme was imprisoned there for poor film making.
What fascinating place Kirkcudbright is . Great video as always x
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved this museum
The Stewartry Museum is so called, because Kirkcudbright is in the Stewartry area of Galloway. The New Galloway area is the Glenkens. I’m still playing catch up on your videos, and enjoying it very much.
Thanks for the info :-) You will never catch up...theres 850 videos :-)
Great museum plenty to look at never seen so many different historical things in one place brilliant thanks for sharing guys.
You are very welcome 😁
Great day at that museum 👍😊 Thank you both for a nice tour.
You are very welcome 😁
A proper little victorian museum, can't beat it, great stuff.
And best of all... Free!! 😁
Apparently the Meikle Yett was the main gate into the town. The 2 granite pads in the street are the gate post holes.... Well I never.. 🤔
Benz motor company
Thanksfor the info. Had no idea 😁
very interesting.
enjoy your day
We always do 😁
Very interesting thanks for sharing
You are welcome 😁
Left a like Dan and mazzy love these interesting places you been too keep up the good work
We will try our best 😁
Fantastic museum. Enjoyed it very much. ❤️
Thanks for watching 😁
I'll pop in the museum next time I'm up, looks very good. Thank you 😃👍
You are very welcome 😁
looking lovely mazzy hi dan stay pink mazzy xxxx keep them heels on xxx
Museums are so important and interesting, its agood museum shows alot of different things, coins,
About The Meikle Yett and the Selkirk Arms Hotel
In the tarmac surface of the High Street opposite the house called ‘Meikle Yett are two small square areas of granite setts, which mark the site of the gate sockets of the ‘Meikle Yett’ or the great or main gate of the town. Kirkcudbright had a town wall and two gates; this one on the landward side and the water gate at the other end of the High Street, opening on to a ford across the river.
The gate was rebuilt on at least two occasions and in 1547 resisted a siege by an English force. It was finally demolished in 1771 when, with a growing population, the town needed to expand beyond its medieval bounds; the gate was an obstacle. But although the gate has long gone, the curfew bell in the Tolbooth still tolls each evening to announce its closing for the night.
Just beyond the Meikle Yett is the Selkirk Arms Hotel. This is one of the oldest inns in the town, simply known as Robert Cochran’s inn in the 1790s and Mrs Kissock’s up to 1830. By 1836 it had become known as the Selkirk Arms, possibly after the 6th Earl of Selkirk celebrated his coming of age there. In the summer of 1830 it was a regular departure point for the 3.30 am coach which arrived in Dumfries four hours later, in time for the 8.00 am coach to Edinburgh, a further ten hour journey!
Thanks for the great info 😁
Loved video interesting you both bring a smile to my Face 😍 XX
Glad to hear that 😁
Enjoying x
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Good video on your travels stay safe lee
You too 😁
Nice vlog 👌 xx
Another interesting video guys well done
Glad you enjoyed it
The daily videos again are just great. Really cheers me up in the evening.
Glad you like them 😁
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John Paul Jones was described as the father of the USA navy, he was born in Kirkbean, not that far from Kirkcudbright
Lovely video 👍
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Enjoined this good video thanks
hi it was robert burns stayed in the selkirk hotel
Hi Dan and massy..Great video on museum and very informative..keep up the good work. Alex and I enjoyed meeting you both at Twinwood Festival x
That seems like such a long time ago 😁
So is that where the term jet black comes from?
Is that a term? I guess it is where it comes from.
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What is jet
Its a tej spelt backwards.
Hi Dan and Mazzy
Thanks for the wonderful day out I really enjoyed it
Best regards Martin King
Welcome Martin 😁
The car was probably a Benz, not a Beny. Karl Benz was a pioneer automaker who made the world's first practical car. Also the Benz bit in Mercedes-Benz.
Then they spelt it wrong 😁
Cool
Not warm 😁
How lucky you are doing this tour. Thanks guys loving all your vlogs
Very lucky indeed 😁
Mary died a few days ago. That's mold. Did you notice a smell at all? Surprised she wasn't hanging in the gallery. Jean Claude Van damme was imprisoned there for poor film making.
What are you talking about?
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