Scotland / Schottland

A quilt is an ornamental blanket, exactly this picture reminds me of a natural quilt.

over the plateau we continue our journey towards our destination in Wooler PiP: which passes the beehives of a beekeeper

a plateau that has impressed us with its beauty and variety of plants. PiP: with quite fast steps the ladies are here on the way

here still one of these natural quilts which we find very impressive

our next break place : Wooler a small town in Northumberland, England. It is located on the edge of Northumberland National Park, near the Cheviot Hills. It is a popular starting point for hikers and is also known as "Gateway to the Cheviots".

another panoramic view before we set off into deeper regions

but this green valley still lies before our destination PiP: The little ones are thirsty PiP: after the catering they accompanied us also still a piece of the way

only about 1kilometer to Wooler, it was very far today and we are happy to reach our destination soon PiP: this is our accommodation

Wooler is a small town in Northumberland, England. It lies on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, near the Cheviot Hills. It is a popular base for hikers and is known as the "Gateway to the Cheviots". In addition to many shops and pubs, the city has a youth hostel, many hotels and campsites. The hostel is located on St Cuthbert's Way between Melrose Abbey and Lindisfarne. Today we will relax, take a walk in the city and have a look around. PiP: The typical houses that can be found everywhere here PiP: St Mary's Church of England Wooler, dates from 1764 and was extended in 1913 with the addition of the choir. The building contains remarkable Victorian windows in the nave and some exceptional 20th century glass paintings in the sanctuary. Many objects in the church are gifts in memory of people or events and give an insight into social history.

Arrived in town we are in the middle of the Glendale Festival which takes place every year at this time. On this Sunday the Wooler High Street becomes a festival mile with entertainment, music, crafts, booths and food. Morris dances performed by a tipical folk dance group

Schoolgirls Steel Band from Wooler they were really great, they also have some gigs a year!!

Highland Dancing performed by four young ladies. Gillie Callum, or Sword Dance simply also called the Sword, a Scottish solo sword dance from Highland Dancing. The dance shown here is a variant, the Argyle Broadsword Dance, in which four dancers dance around four cross-shaped swords lying on the floor. Other amazingly similar dances danced over crossed objects can also be found in Ireland and England.

A street music with the typical folk instruments in this area. and also the corresponding music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9a8pVGa1Mo

A Highland Dancers Formation Highland Dancing is a Scottish form of show dancing, which is characterized by fast footwork and powerful jumps. The dances are mostly solo dances, but can also be performed by four dancers. The music to the dances is mostly accompanied by a bagpipe player. here still a suitable video, these dances look very exhausting! www.youtube.com/watch?v=To1wXj5osX8

Ok people the party is over :-)

St Mary's Church of England Wooler, dates from 1764 and was extended in 1913 with the addition of the choir. The building contains remarkable Victorian windows in the nave and some exceptional 20th century glass paintings in the sanctuary. Many objects in the church are gifts in memory of people or events and give an insight into social history.

St. Ninian's Catholic Church, The church was built with polished stones and a slate roof. Inside there is a high choir arch. The Chapel of the Virgin Mary is located at the end of the southern nave. The east window and the glass in the south wing are dedicated to the architect George Goldie, his wife Madeleine de Kersadier and Saint Ninian. In the bell tower there is room for eight bells, only one has been installed, which has not been rung for years.

view over the roofs of Wooler