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and to others elsewhere, of varied interest - the LinkButtons on most pages will guide you to different sections of this site.
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There are local maps and photographs
of the area on
this site - Click here to start.
A page of views around Newbigging
Village, situated in the Monikie parish.
Family and Social
Historians, and others will be interested to read
here about the book - The
Monikie Story, by the late Rev. W. Douglas Chisholm. This much sought-after book,
originally published, and quickly sold out, in
1982, was re-printed, together with a
comprehensive new Index. Proceeds are donated to
the local Church, the Monikie
War Memorial Hall, and to help build a new Scout
Hut - check
out the latest position on the web page.
"A building
with local and national historical interest" best
describes Affleck Castle, Monikie, Angus. There are linked pages - the first "An Ancient Scottish Keep". The article
is also available on this site, in French.
The second item about Affleck Castle is a reprint of a 1969 government information
leaflet, and describes the castle in great detail, and
contains floor-plans.
Please note that
the castle is not open to the public - ask the Scottish
Government why not!
Historic Scotland have been repeatedly asked to reply to a letter
from the Webmaster but do not!
Hynd
Castle is a poor ruin which can no longer be seen except
up close, with permission of the farmer, and an adventurous
sojourn, but you can read about it, some contributions from
website visitors, and view some photographs and site map.
The page about Monikie Country Park relates some of the history of the
park and the facilities it has to offer. There are several
other pages on the 'Net which have information regarding the park
and the activities available there, but do check the dates!
"Beautiful
Monikie" a poem in the very special style of poet, William
Topaz McGonagall of
Edinburgh and Dundee, (in)famous for his lines
"The Tay, The Tay, the Silvery
Tay;
It flows up to Newburgh and back twice a day".
You may wish to read a few copies
of "Two in One" the magazine of Monikie
and Newbigging Church, No recent copies are
produced nor posted.
You can read much about the
Panmure Estate; its history and its buildings - start
HERE.
MURDER!! in Monikie - read
about it.
If you already are able to speak
in a 'guid Scots tongue', or you would wish to, then you really
must visit this page - but make sure your speakers are at full
volume to appreciate "A Scots Wedding
Service".
The
Monikie and Newbigging Ladies Group meets every month from
September to April - you are invited to come along -syllabus
available online.
While in the
Monikie area you should try one (or both) of our
local hostelries, namely The
Craigton Coach Inn, at Craigton of Monikie, which is renowned for good
food. The Fiddlers
in Panmure
Road, Monikie, is now demolished.
The shops in Monikie
an Newbigging are places where you can buy lots of
goods and other things. Both businesses also provide comprehensive
Post Office Services too, so why not send a
postcard back home!
So now you need to
to know how to get to Monikie from
the maps and photographs.
As one of the
webmaster's interests is Family History, might I
suggest that you have a look at the Tay Valley Family History Society website, and even become a member.
Have a read of the short poems, Dear
Ancestor and The Census Taker.
If you live in the
Tay Valley area and you are using a Family
History program on a computer to record your data
you may be interested in a few pages regarding
the proposed export of GEDCOM files to a large local
database. It hasn't been created (yet?) but your
thoughts on the subject are invited. Click here to have a look - it might give
you an idea for your own area. Your views and experiences
are keenly invited.
Some other information or sites which you
may like to visit-
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You can see/print a (now
part of Stagecoach) timetable
of services to/from Monikie and district, in PDF format HERE,
but, in the Webmaster's experience, the service is unreliable.
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 2007 Timetables now
online with added services. Fishers
Tours of Dundee provide SCOTTISH EXPRESS day scheduled daily trips to various places
throughout Scotland. Persons who have a Scottish Bus Pass
can make use of these facilities at no charge. Destinations include Aberdeen,
Kirkcaldy, Oban, Pitlochry, Jedburgh, Ayr, Fort William, Callander, Inverness
and Largs and buses stop at several places en route. Look
HERE or call (01382) 227290 - email FISHERS TOURS for
information. The bus returns to the setting-off point, by the same route, on the same day. The time available at the
destination depends on the total distance travelled and the running time, but is
at least enough for a 'wee wander aboot", often longer. Each journey operates
to each destination, once a fortnight, but you can return using an alternative travel provider if you
wish to stay for a short break, or return in a fortnight. The
LATEST timetables and much more information available HERE.
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Are you aged OVER 35, please click HERE.
If you are under 35 please click HERE, thanks.
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April 2008. Prescription charges are down in Scotland. There are many
categories of residents who get free prescriptions but for those who do not
qualify and need regular
prescriptions you can get an application FORM for pre-payment at substantial
cost reduction HERE
- or read more about it HERE.
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Click through to this site which provides a valuable service
which can easily save you huge amounts in telephone call charges - www.saynoto0870.com
You can see just how many companies, organisations, etc. are ripping you
off, and gives alternative numbers for to you call, some free, most for very
MUCH less.
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"Choosing
between Double Glazing companies isn’t easy, it’s confusing. Which
one has the most reliable products? Do they all work to the same standards? And
the big question, Whose price is the best value for money? Wouldn’t
it be simpler if there was someone you could trust to answer these questions for
you?
Well there is!
And not only will they save you time effort and money, they’ll ensure you get
the double glazing installation you asked for with no short cuts in
quality."
The Webmaster can recommend THIS reliable, unbiased organisation to take the
stress out of the Double-Glazing purchasing. Click
HERE for the Window Advice Centre.
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Search the Office of the Scottish Charity
Regulator for details of registered charities in Scotland - and those who
have not signed-up yet!
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£3.2m needs to be raised to provide the Black
Watch Museum in Perth, Scotland, with a permanent home. Click the badge to
read more about the appeal and how to donate.
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Do
you travel over the Forth Road Bridge? You may wish to read that
the construction of the new motorway link, the M9 Spur, to and
from the Forth Road Bridge, opened on 3rd October 2007. This
removes the notorious "Scottish Bottleneck", the A8000,
which the new road replaces. From 11th February 2008 tolls on
the Tay and Forth Bridges ceased to be collected.
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UK citizens - Are
you receiving too many unsolicited sales and marketing
mailings and calls at home? You can put a stop to
most by contacting the Telephone Preference Service on
0845 070 070 7 or, the Mail Preference Service on 0207
766 4410.
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How good is your Internet service? Try
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about an INSTALLATION FAULT for the Freecom DVB-T USB2 stick.
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