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Explore Broomholm in United Kingdom
Broomholm in the region of Scotland is a town in United Kingdom - some 276 mi or ( 444 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital city .
Current time in Broomholm is now 12:09 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Stirling, Sheffield, Scaleby, Rigg, and Perth. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Stirling . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Broomholm ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Anvil Hall Weddings, Gretna Green
www.GretnaWeddings.co.uk A unique and beautiful building, Anvil Hall has provided the backdrop for many thousands of Gretna weddings, and has become one of Gretna's most popular wedding venues ..
Langholm Station
Langholm ..
British Isles - Scotland 11 - Gretna Green & Scotland Photo Montage
Trip to the British Isles: June-July, 2009 Scotland - Gretna Green & a photo montage of Scotland ..
MacDiarmid memorial
The Hugh MacDiarmid memorial near Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Fairy Loup
Fairy Loup is a waterfall in Scotland.
Located at 55.09 -2.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Battle of Arkinholm
The Battle of Arkinholm was fought on May 1, 1455, at Arkinholm near Langholm in Scotland, during the reign of King James II of Scotland. Although a small action, involving only a few hundred troops, it was the decisive battle in a civil war between the king and the Black Douglases, the most powerful aristocratic family in the country.
Located at 55.15 -3.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Langholm Academy
Langholm Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational six-year comprehensive secondary school in Langholm, Scotland. The school was created in March 1876, with John Howie as head. During the 1880s, the school had a record as one of the best academic schools in Scotland. Currently, the school has 270 pupils: the current building was opened in 1962. A sports and leisure complex was opened alongside the school in 2002.
Located at 55.15 -3.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Canonbie Coalfield
The Canonbie Coalfield is a small and largely concealed coalfield at Canonbie in the south of Scotland. Survey work in recent years revealed potentially economically workable reserves beneath a cover of New Red Sandstone rocks.
Located at 55.08 -2.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Rowanburn
Rowanburn is a hamlet in Eskdale, Dumfriesshire, in southern Scotland, near Canonbie, and about 5 miles south-east of Langholm. It is administered by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Rowanburn was founded as a coal mining community in the late 19th century to house miners from the Canonbie coalfield. The coal mines are now closed. To the south is the Riddings Viaduct, a nine-span railway viaduct built in 1864 for the Border Union Railway. The only village shop, and garden centre, closed in 2003.
Located at 55.09 -2.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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