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Swinton in the region of Scotland is a town located in United Kingdom - some 304 mi or ( 489 km ) North of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Swinton is now 12:09 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Wark, Sunderland, Sheffield, Reston, and Oxford. When in this area, you might want to check out Wark . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Swinton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Coldstream Civic Week, Flodden return 2010.
The cavalcade returns to Coldstream from the rideout to Flodden to commemorate those who died in the battle in 1513. A very solemn event as part of Coldstream Civic Week. ..
Road Trips in Scotland - Edinburgh to Swinton, Berwickshire - Part 1
Part 1 - A journey to the small village of Swinton in Berwickshire to collect a Land Rover Discovery on some of the best driving roads to be found anywhere - and some cracking scenery! Filmed safely w ..
Hovering on River
Short trip by hovercraft in freezing weather on the river Tweed ..
Britain In A Day Part 1 of 4
I filmed throughout the 12th of November 2011 for Britain In A Day and this is Part 1 of 4. It features my garden and lays the groundwork for my feelings about how it relates to the bigger picture. Sh ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Skaithmuir
The Battle of Skaithmuir was a skirmish of the First War of Scottish Independence. It took place near Coldstream, on the Anglo-Scottish border, in February 1316. The skirmish was fought between the Scottish captain Sir James Douglas, and an English raiding party from Berwick upon Tweed. The English were having difficulty getting supplies to Berwick after the Scots had won back the surrounding territory and the garrison was facing starvation.
Located at 55.69 -2.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kimmerghame House
Kimmerghame House is a 19th-century mansion in the Scottish Borders, located 4 kilometres south-east of Duns by the Blackadder Water. It is the home of the Swintons of Kimmerghame. The house was designed in the Scottish Baronial style by David Bryce in 1851. Kimmerghame is protected as a category B listed building.
Located at 55.76 -2.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Nesbit Moor (1402)
The Battle of Nesbit Moor (or Nisbet Muir) was a small but significant clash between Scottish and English forces in the borders area north of the River Tweed. Specifically this clash took place on the Kimmerghame Estate in a field now named Slaughter Field. The estate is in the possession of the Swinton Family. In 1402, Scottish nobles launched a coordinated invasion of Northern England. In the initial foray, some 12,000 Scottish troops crossed into Cumberland and looted areas near Carlisle.
Located at 55.76 -2.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Whitsome
Whitsome is a small rural village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the B6437, near Duns, Fogo, Ladykirk, Leitholm and Swinton.
Located at 55.75 -2.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ladykirk, Scottish Borders
Ladykirk is a village on the B6470 in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, and the former Berwickshire, just north of the River Tweed and the Anglo-Scottish border. The town was formerly known as Upsettlington, but King James IV of Scotland renamed the town Ladykirk; the church is also known as St. Mary's Church or Kirk of Steill. Ladykirk stands directly opposite Norham Castle, Northumberland, England
Located at 55.72 -2.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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