There’s no shortage of recognisable landmarks in Stirling but not many of them can be found in somebody’s front garden located close to the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre is covered with carvings and topped with an eagle The unique sculpture has become a local meeting point and is beloved by school children and adults alike that when the original totem pole was brought down by a storm in the winter of 2023-24 but the totem pole itself – which was around twice the height of the house it stood in front of – didn’t survive says she then discovered wasps had nested inside The 88-year-old was just as devastated as her neighbours about the loss I was really hurt that it had the cheek to come down.” But how did a wooden totem pole become a fixture of Whins of Milton in the first place Its surprising origin story involves a 40-year-old fir tree and TV historian Neil Oliver built their Whins of Milton home themselves over the course of a year in the early-1970s and the couple gave trees “to everybody in the locality” before construction started the tree had grown to around 20 feet and become a threat to the MacDiarmids’ home who was working on an archaeological dig on the Bannockburn battlefield site at the time passed by while the tree was being trimmed and asked what the plan was she replied: “I would very much like a totem pole” and the presenter felt it was a great idea She laughs: “I went back to William and Gordon and said: ‘See that historian over there He says I should have a totem pole.'” The tree’s branches were completely removed in 2013 and Rodney Holland from the Borders carved the totem pole’s many intricate decorations using a chainsaw “He could do a robin with this big saw He was an artist – a real artist,” remembers Isabell The original piece had more than 40 carvings all holding special meaning for Isabell and William Many of them were tributes to loved ones across the globe including a kangaroo for friends in Australia Though the second totem pole that stands in the MacDiarmids’ garden today doesn’t have nearly as many carvings The Route 66 road sign is a nod to son Gordon’s time spent in the US for work There’s a diving helmet for William’s apprentice Ronnie who tirelessly helped the couple to build their house when he was 18 before going on to work as a North Sea diver for 25 years Friends from Indiana are represented by a red cardinal asked for these to be included on the first totem pole in honour of the Healthy Hearts group he attended Isabell says Gordon described his mum and dad as “stuck like glue” She and William enjoyed hillwalking together Four years after his death, Isabell keeps herself busy with her garden and as a volunteer at Stirling Carers Centre she completed the Kiltwalk four-mile Wee Wander But it’s clear her late husband is never far from her mind “It was either blue overalls or orange overalls.” William’s legacy lives on in the house he lovingly built from the woodwork inside to the sandstone wall that encircles the garden in the totem pole on the front lawn – back by popular demand and strapped down tightly by Gordon in case of high winds For more Stirling news and features visit our page or join us on Facebook Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments A University of Stirling PhD student has made a fascinating discovery that appears to confirm a previously unevidenced assassination attempt on Bonnie Prince Charlie While carrying out conservation work with colleagues Catherine Bradley uncovered a musket ball hole and impact crater in the wood-panelled walls of 17th century Historians have now confirmed that the hole is “almost certainly” evidence of an assassination attempt on Prince Charles Edward Stuart after taking ill during the Jacobite Rising Folklore passed through generations suggests he was shot through his first-floor bedroom window with the bullet lodging itself in the wall beside his bed the Prince struck up a romance with Clementina Walkinshaw the niece of house owner Sir Hugh Paterson History lover Catherine – who is just about to complete an unrelated PhD with the University’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport – made the discovery while volunteering at the house She explained the discovery came about after they received a crucial lead from an Edinburgh man whose aunt was housekeeper for the last owner in residence Bannockburn House’s History Team Lead that his aunt had taken great pride in looking after the bullet hole Catherine explained: “Anne and I noticed what appeared to be the edge of an inset panel in the wall when cleaning out the room furniture recently for conservation I suspected that is where it may have been now hidden by panelling later put in the room sometime in the 1880s I just didn’t have the evidence to look until now “It was an exciting moment as I opened it I carefully lifted the panel and saw the splintered wood and I knew we’d found something very special I knew we needed to be very careful not to damage it Jacobite historian Professor Murray Pittock both confirmed the authenticity of the find Professor Pittock said: “I am pleased to endorse that Bannockburn House Trust has almost certainly discovered forensic evidence of an assassination attempt on Prince Charles in 1746 This is critically important not only for our understanding of the Rising but also for the role the attack may have played in intensifying the relationship between Charles and Clementina Walkinshaw which led to the birth of his only child.” Dr Cook said: “I have visited the bedroom many times over the years and always tried to imagine the Prince and the resulting confusion from the musket fire and sounds of smashing glass alerting everyone to the assassin to see the damage and to touch the spot sent a thrill down my spine and incredible tangible experience and worth visiting Bannockburn House for this alone.” moved to Stirling in 2018 to study her sixth degree and her thesis considers post-operative pain management after open heart surgery She enjoys using her passion for history and her research skills honed at Stirling to volunteer with Bannockburn House Catherine added: “This is a really important historical discovery because there’s no primary source evidence in the literature of this assassination attempt.” Bannockburn House is currently trying to raise funds to restore the building which is currently suffering from water ingression due to its deteriorating 17th century roof Restoration to its original condition is estimated to cost millions of pounds More information on Bannockburn House and the renovation plans are available on its website The slip road exiting the M80 northbound at Junction 9 will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February as part of ongoing drainage improvement works Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project with works involving closures to be completed by the morning of Saturday 8 February directing traffic onwards to turn at M9 Junction 10 Craigforth before returning southbound to exit via the Junction 9 southbound off-slip This will add an estimated 11 minutes and 10 miles to affected journeys Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained and all traffic management will be removed during the daytime Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager said: “These works on the M80 will address defects in the road drainage system through pipe repairs and renewing of filter drains improving the overall highway drainage and creating safer journeys for motorists “It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we close this section of the carriageway during these works however we’ve scheduled them overnight in order to minimise any disruption “We thank motorists in advance for their patience.” Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey The A91 near Bannockburn was closed for more than two hours after a crash Police closed the road between Bannockburn Interchange and the Greencornhills Roundabout after the two-car crash at 12.10pm Officers issued one driver with a ticket in connection with a road traffic offence A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A91 between the Bannockburn Interchange and the Greencornshills roundabout has reopened following a two-vehicle crash “Motorists are thanked for their patience “One driver was issued a ticket in connection with a road traffic offence.” Two fire crews from Stirling and Larbert were also called to the crash at around 12.30pm A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called by police to attend a two-vehicle crash on the A91 near Bannockburn Interchange at 12.34pm “Crews left the scene at 13.12 and we are not aware of any casualties.” The SNP’s Bob Buchanan has won Bannockburn’s by-election and will become Stirling Council’s newest member Labour had hopes of retaining the role – previously held by the late Margaret Brisley – with Yvonne Dickson aiming to win Other candidates included Moira Benny (Scottish Conservatives) and William Galloway (Scottish Liberal Democrats) The Bannockburn ward also includes the villages of Fallin The vote comes shortly after the SNP’s Willie Ferguson was elected to Stirling East in December. The by-election used a single transferable vote system meaning voters ranked candidates on preference The turnout was 17.6% and the results were as follows: Mr Buchanan told The Courier he was looking forward to working alongside Brian Hambly The 73-year-old said: “I’m dumbfounded I’ve had such a great team working with me.” When asked what his first priorities would be Mr Buchanan said: “There’s so much to look at “I want to get the place tidier so that people can have more pride in their neighbourhoods I’m looking to help the Eastern villages especially.” The 73-year-old worked as a civil servant and has been heavily involved in the trade union movement He has also coached junior teams at Stirling County Rugby and been part of the committee First Minister John Swinney congratulated the SNP’s newest councillor on X He wrote: “Well done to Bob Buchanan and the team in Stirling The by-election was triggered by the death of Margaret Brisley in October 2024. She was also the leader of Stirling Council and had served as a local councillor for 44 years – representing Bannockburn since 1980 and then the Eastern villages since 2007 This appointment came after Chris Kane stepped down to focus on his new role as Labour MP for Stirling and Strathallan. Ms Brisley held roles within Stirling District Council and Stirling Council The Labour representative was known an advocate for both local government and women in politics For more Stirling news and features visit our page or join us on Facebook A person has been taken to hospital after an incident in Bannockburn The incident happened at around 10am on Tuesday on New Road No details of the person are available nor how badly they were injured A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call this morning to attend an incident on New Road, Bannockburn “Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to Forth Valley Royal Hospital.” Plans for a new £14 million Stirling primary school have taken another significant step forward located between Bannockburn and the M9 Pirnhall Junction Planning permission in principle for both the homes and the school was granted in 2022 councillors have given the green light for the school to be built Serving hundreds of children living in the development the facility will have seven classrooms with potential for an extension The plans were approved subject to further conditions outdoor classroom provision and soft landscaping The decision was made at a meeting of the Planning and Regulation Panel on Tuesday (February 25) The South Stirling Gateway primary school was approved in September 2024. Detailed plans for the new school were revealed in November. submitted proposals for a seven-classroom school It is expected that the school will serve 217 pupils and have 26 members of staff the plans include capacity for an extension This includes four more classrooms for a further 100 children Other features include a seven-a-side grass sports pitch there will be active travel links to the site with developer contributions amounting to around £6.8m pupils will attend Bannockburn Primary School Bannockburn High School will provide secondary education for those living at the development For more Stirling news and features visit our page or join us on Facebook Emergency services were called to a crash near Bannockburn A collision took place on Wednesday at around 5pm on the Pirnhall Road dual carriageway south of the suburb A separate crash has occurred in Bannockburn itself on the A9 Falkirk Road MSP Evelynm Tweed posted: “I understand there has been a road accident on the A91 near Bannockburn this evening “A second accident has also taken place in Bannockburn itself on the A9 Falkirk Road “Traffic is backing up in the area and emergency services are on scene “Please avoid the area if you can.” New plans for a primary school serving hundreds of children at a new housing development in Stirling have been revealed South Stirling Gateway will see up to 1,100 homes built between Bannockburn and the M9 Pirnhall Junction where the former Corbiewood Stadium and Brucefields Family Golf Centre were submitted by Ryder Architecture on behalf of Stirling Council detail a seven-classroom school with a seven-a-side grass sports pitch and a car park which will have a dining hall and a games hall The developers will contribute around £6.8 million the plans have accommodated a potential extension of four additional classrooms This means the school could welcome 317 children and 35 employees in future The current plans have ensured common areas The sports pitch and other multi-purpose facilities will be available for community use outwith the school’s operating hours The school will be adjacent to Pirnhall Road and this section of the road will become an active travel link for pedestrians and cyclists There will be five parallel parking bats for pick up and drop offs While plans are yet to be finalised by Persimmon Homes the developers expect that it will primarily be back gardens facing the school grounds The proposals are yet to be considered by planning officials A new primary school for South Stirling Gateway was confirmed in September, but this application is for building work planning permission Stirling’s new village, Durieshill is also set to have two new primary schools that will accommodate around 600 children Secondary school provision will be Bannockburn High School which has remaining capacity for both South Stirling Gateway and Durieshill for seven academic years It comes after 127 new homes were approved this week as part of the South Stirling Gateway development Stirling Council granted planning permission for a trotting track for harness racing, including buildings and a car park, at a meeting last week. Stirling Council granted permission for a horse harness-racing track and parking for 200 cars to be created on green fields a short distance from the Battle of Bannockburn Centre last week. While the site is included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields, it is not owned by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) which has a visitor centre and listed monuments nearby. However, the conservation charity has warned that the development will sit within the known boundaries of the 1314 conflict and argued that the site is integral to the experience of visitors. They are calling on their 330,000 members and the public to lobby Scottish Government ministers to “call in” the decision. If successful, the move would give ministers – and not the council – the final say on the planning application. During the famous battle in 1314, King of Scotland Robert the Bruce defeated English troops led by King Edward II, giving the site historic significance. Stuart Brooks, director of conservation and policy at NTS said: “We need as many people as possible to stand with us to defend this special place now and for the future. “These fields are not just fields, but a living testament to the historical and cultural significance of the Battle of Bannockburn. “If they are developed, we will not just lose a part of our history, but also a connection from the present to the past. “The loss will be intolerable and we will be left with a void in our heritage and a stain on our nation’s reputation. “If you agree that this important site of Scottish history should be protected from this damaging proposal, we are asking you to please write to Scottish Ministers explaining why you think the battlefield is important, why this development is so damaging, its inappropriateness for the location and finally, asking that the decision is called in as a matter of urgency. “Time is ticking on this – Scottish Ministers have until August 26 to make their decision. Please help us ensure that they understand how strongly the public feel about protecting this important place.” Stirling Council said the decision to grant permission for the development was “carefully considered”. “The panel carefully considered all information relating to the planning application in making its decision”, a spokesperson said. “As the Scottish Government has already issued a direction in respect of this application, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.” A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “We understand that Stirling Council is minded to approve the proposal for the trotting track. “The application will be notified to ministers who will decide whether or not to call it in for their own determination.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" The National Trust for Scotland is now urging the Government to reject plans already approved by Stirling Council. The Scottish Government has now formally “called in” Stirling Council’s decision last month to approve a trotting track for harness racing on the site. With the final decision on the development now resting with ministers, conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland urged them to reject the “damaging and unsuitable proposal” – claiming the track would “desecrate one of Scotland’s most significant heritage sites” .The Battle of Bannockburn, fought in June 1314, famously saw Robert the Bruce and the Scots defeat the English troops led by King Edward II. The National Trust for Scotland had already objected to the plans, saying the development is “in the vicinity of where Bruce’s army faced off against the vanguard of Edward’s army on the first day of the battle”. It claimed the trotting track, which would have parking for 200 cars, would “fundamentally alter the experience” of the site, on the outskirts of Stirling, for both current and future generations. Stuart Brooks, the charity’s director for conservation and policy, said: “The National Trust for Scotland is very pleased to hear that Scottish ministers have listened to our request to call in this damaging and unsuitable development proposal for determination. “Along with many others, including the local community, we strongly believe that this development should not be allowed to proceed and desecrate one of Scotland’s most significant heritage sites.” He added that the National Trust for Scotland would “welcome collaboration with Stirling Council, who own the land, and the local community to ensure this last vestige of open battlefield is protected for everyone’s benefit”. Mr Brooks thanked supporters who have lobbied the Government on the issue, adding: “We hope that Scottish ministers will take heed of the strength of feeling here and ensure that this development is refused.” A Scottish Government Spokesperson said: “Following full and proper consideration of the proposal, ministers have called in the application for their own determination. “An independent reporter will now be appointed to examine the proposal and submit a report and recommendation to ministers who will then make the final decision on this planning application.” Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. United Kingdom The historic Battle of Bannockburn site where Robert the Bruce won his biggest victory against the English is in danger of being taken over by property developers Stirling Council has approved controversial plans for a horse racing track to be built very close to the battle site but campaigners from the National Trust said building a new trotting track and 200-space car park would ‘desecrate one of Scotland’s most significant heritage sites’ Fought in June 1314, The Battle of Bannockburn is where Robert the Bruce and the Scots obliterated the English troops led by King Edward II National Trust for Scotland objected to the plans on the grounds that the development is ‘in the vicinity of where Bruce’s army faced off against the vanguard of Edward’s army on the first day of the battle’ Director of conservation and policy at the National Trust said: ‘We need as many people as possible to stand with us to defend this special place now and for the future The fields in question are on the national Inventory of Historic Battlefields Although they don’t fall within the land owned and cared for by the trust they are within the boundaries of the 1314 conflict.’ Thanks to the National Trust’s lobbying the Scottish government has stepped in and said it review the proposals It’s not yet been confirmed when the decision will be made.     These are the best places to visit in Scotland.  A top US playwright has donated £1m to save Shakespeare’s daughter’s crumbling house.  Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out UK newsletter for the latest UK news and the best stuff happening across the country Thanks for subscribing! 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About Us Contact us The TimesTomorrow marks the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Bannockburn fought over two days in 1314 between the Scottish king Robert the Bruce and the English king Edward II The English had invaded Scotland but were steadily being driven out Edward was determined to make one last stand at Stirling Castle where his garrison was under siege from the Scots He gathered a formidable army of some 15,000 men to relieve the siege using a strong contingent of cavalry and archers Robert the Bruce’s army was vastly outnumbered with only about 5,000 men but he carefully planned to battle the English on his own terms Bruce knew the path the English would take to Stirling News Editor | George MairSunday October 27 2024 The TimesPlans to build a horse racing track on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn are “fundamentally flawed” and “unacceptable” according to a damning report commissioned by Scotland’s largest conservation charity A row erupted in July after Stirling council voted to approve the “trotting track” development on a site included within the nationally designated battlefield where Robert the Bruce defeated a vast English army under Edward II in 1314 The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said the proposed development would “destroy one of the few remaining undeveloped areas” of the battlefield The track, car parking and buildings would be visible from the RotundaALAMYThe new report prepared for the NTS by Douglas Harman, a Glasgow-based landscape planning specialist, has now claimed that the planning submission and the council’s assessment of it are “fundamentally flawed” a Grade A listed historic Scottish landmark a team of dedicated volunteers have uncovered a rare and fascinating piece of history that could have altered the story of the nation Amidst the delicate plaster work and ancient wooden panelling a musket ball hole has been discovered - a grim reminder of a previously undocumented assassination attempt of the legendary Bonnie Prince Charlie during the tumultuous Jacobite Rising of 1745 the 279th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s arrival on Scottish soil to try to regain the thrones of England Scotland and Ireland on behalf of his father much better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie took ill and convalesced at Bannockburn House is adorned with a delicate plaster frieze of mermaids and has multiple layers of ancient wooden panelling The Prince stayed at Bannockburn House at the behest of Sir Hugh Paterson when the Jacobite army laid siege of Stirling Castle A romance bloomed between the pair which carried on for many years after the Rising and they had a daughter that an assassin fired a shot through the bedroom window missing Bonnie Prince Charlie as he slept and lodged itself in the wall at the head of the bed the existence of this musket ball hole remained a tantalising legend passed down through the generations the hole was found under a secret panel by volunteer researchers on the House’s History Team The team was aided by leading Jacobite historian Professor Murray Pittock of the University of Glasgow who both confirmed the authenticity of the find The Trust volunteers had been searching for the hole but had nothing to go on Then volunteers arranged a visit with an 89-year-old Edinburgh resident whose aunt was housekeeper for the last owner in residence Anne Monaghan and fellow history volunteer Anna Morrison that his aunt had taken great pride in looking after the bullet hole who met them the next day to investigate the room “Anne and I noticed what appeared to be the edge of an inset panel in the wall when cleaning out the room furniture recently for conservation now hidden by paneling later put in the room sometime in the 1880s I just didn’t have the evidence to look until now I carefully lifted the panel and saw the splintered wood and I knew we’d found something very special,” Catherine said The volunteers quickly contacted Professor Pittock and Dr Cook for help Dr Cook said: “I have visited the bedroom many times over the years and always tried to imagine the Prince and the resulting confusion from the musket fire and sounds of smashing glass alerting everyone to the assassin to see the damage and to touch the spot sent a thrill down my spine - an incredible tangible experience and worth visiting Bannockburn House for this alone.”  said: “I am pleased to endorse that Bannockburn House Trust has almost certainly discovered forensic evidence of an assassination attempt on Prince Charles in 1746 which led to the birth of his only child.”  Cllr Chris Kane said: “In the year of Stirling’s 900th anniversary celebrations it’s remarkable that we’re still unearthing new discoveries about the area’s rich past – but this one is particularly exciting This astonishing find at Bannockburn House sheds new light on the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and one of the most tumultuous episodes in Scottish and British history “We are proud that Stirling is at the heart of the nation’s history which is showcased at our wide range of world-class attractions and impressive built heritage like Bannockburn House It’s why people from all across the world are drawn into the area every year and we look forward to welcoming more visitors during our 900th birthday celebrations.”  it’s been fantastic to finally verify the existence of the musket ball hole,” Anne Monaghan But this remarkable find is now under threat from severe water ingress caused by the deterioration of the building is urgently seeking funding to preserve this invaluable piece of Scotland’s past The water ingress is from a deteriorating 17th century roof which features hand-hewn wooden slate pegs and carvings on the roof beams The spectacular ornate plasterwork ceilings are also at risk Urgent restoration is needed to prevent further damage to the important piece of Scotland’s history The Trust is launching a major fundraising campaign to proceed with the work The restoration project is estimated to cost millions of pounds as the building needs to be carefully studied The charity also has daily running costs and upkeep It is launching fundraising bids to raise the necessary aid and is appealing to history enthusiasts and supporters of heritage preservation to contribute through the donate button on their webpage "We invite everyone to join us in this important effort," added Ms Monaghan we can safeguard this fascinating piece of history and ensure Bannockburn House continues to inspire and educate."   "Our goal is to restore the building and protect the musket ball hole and other important historical features of Bannockburn House," said Amanda Monaghan spokesperson and operations manager for the charity "This discovery is a tangible link to a significant event in our history and it's crucial that we act now to preserve it for future generations." © Copyright 2017 Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is British Chamber of Commerce Accredited.Website by Beam Digital and Design Bannockburn is both a registered subregion of Central Otago and is bound by the Kawarau River and Lake Dunstan to the north and the Cairnmuir and Carrick Ranges to the east It is the only subregion in Central Otago that is also recognised as an official geographical indication (GI) in its own right and its approximately 350ha of vineyards are mostly planted to pinot noir (almost 80 per cent) The first vines were planted by John Olssen and Heather MacPherson from Terra Sancta in 1991 according to the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office Felton Road was also the first to include ‘Bannockburn’ on a wine label – its 1995 pinot noir there are around 12 wineries who call Bannockburn home The first vines were planted in Bannockburn in 1991 around a decade after Ann Pinckney first planted near Queenstown in the district’s west Although it wasn’t officially registered as a geographical indication (GI) until February 1 its wineries and winemakers have been identifying themselves as distinct from the other subregions in Central Otago since at least 1995 when Felton Road first listed ‘Bannockburn’ on its wine labels In the 30-odd years since John Olssen and Heather MacPherson first planted vines at Terra Sancta this small subregion has attracted around 12 producers who have planted it almost entirely (around 80 per cent) to pinot noir; a statistic that is representative of the rest of Central Otago Bannockburn experiences a continental climate however there are a few key differences that make this subregion particularly advantageous for grape growing Located at the southern terminus of the Cromwell Valley and the Cairnmuir and Carrick ranges to the east Bannockburn is the warmest and driest of the subregions Grapes ripen much earlier here than in the rest of Central Otago – sometimes by up to a month – which equates to flavour and complexity in the wines This protective geography also means harvests in Bannockburn are relatively consistent and slightly more reliable than in other subregions mineral-rich soils that are among the most diverse in the country The range of soil types include mine tailings sands and loess; much of it is around 250 million years old Vineyard plantings in Bannockburn mirror those in the wider Central Otago region – around 80 per cent is planted to pinot noir riesling and a small amount of sauvignon blanc making up the bulk of the remainder Bannockburn’s slightly warmer climate adds another layer of richness and fruit ripeness to the pinot noir produced here Classic regional descriptors include dark cherry The region’s stony soils and warmer temperatures produce minerally examples of riesling with heightened aromatics Like riesling, chardonnay from Bannockburn tends to be quite minerally and perfumed and stone fruit characters that are balanced by taut acidity.  The public road isn’t accessible by car so it requires a 2.5 hour (or 6.5-kilometre walk) to get there however the views down to Cromwell and the Clutha Valley make the journey worthwhile preferably by mountain bike as it’s 25.5 kilometres long (although there are shorter options) the Cairnmuir track follows the range of the same name and runs from Cromwell to Clyde on the south side of the Cromwell Gorge Plenty of vineyards en route mean you can break to eat and drink if the mood takes you If you’d rather taste a selection of the region’s wines in one place is a must for lunch or dinner.   Subscribe now to get the latest wines news and tasting notes plus unlock handy features on the Halliday website you'll have access to the largest database of wines in Australia Open in Google Maps More Info Open in Google Maps More Info Felton Road Carrick Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and recognises their continuing connection to the land The TimesThe site of the Battle of Bannockburn is a uniquely “special place” which must be defended against development plans Scotland’s national conservation charity has warned Stirling council granted planning permission for a trotting track for harness racing The site is included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields but is not owned by the conservation charity National Trust for Scotland (NTS) which has a visitor centre and listed monuments nearby NTS has already objected to the plans and urged its more than 330,000 members and the public to lobby Scottish government ministers to “call in” the decision a move which would give Holyrood —rather than Stirling council — the final say on the planning a leading battlefield archaeologist has claimed."},"children":[]}]},{"name":"paragraph","children":[{"name":"text","attributes":{"value":"Tony Pollard professor of conflict history and archaeology at the University of 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National Trust for Scotland since 1943ALAMYPollard TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced it has received assays for drillhole BAN24-18 which intersected 4.0 metres of massive sulphide within a disseminated sulphide-bearing peridotite at Bannockburn one of the Company's southern exploration properties in the Timmins Mining Camp "These are very exciting results and one of the highest-grade nickel intervals discovered this year - highlighting the potential of our district scale land package and significant nickel resources to also deliver high grade nickel I look forward to further unlocking the potential of the Bannockburn F-Zone target while also continuing to test the other high potential conductors identified in other zones of the Bannockburn property." The Bannockburn Property is located 65 kilometres south of Timmins and approximately 20 kilometres west of Matachewan Ontario and is located in the vicinity of the Company's Midlothian and Sothman properties.  The Company has been primarily focused on the large tonnage low grade nickel zone (the B-Zone) and has identified a number of new prospective targets which are being tested for higher-grade material.  Results from assays for massive sulphides identified in drillhole BAN24-18 confirmed very high-grade nickel mineralization of 3.95% nickel over 4 metres and up to 4.65% nickel over 1 metre within a well mineralized zone of 1.61% nickel in 12 metre drillhole length Canada Nickel was testing the previously identified F-Zone (Figure 2) which had been historically drilled by Outokumpu Mining Oy and Mustang Minerals Corp in the late 1990s and early 2000s and yielded narrow intervals of net-textured and massive sulphide mineralization including 2.8 metres of 2.9% nickel approximately 50 metres east of the current interval The Company is now conducting a borehole electromagnetic (BHEM) survey.  The BHEM survey will test for the presence of conductive sulphide mineralization beyond the extents of the drillhole and can indicate the approximate size and location of the conductor representing the mineralized sulphide system Additional holes will be drilled based on the BHEM results Canada Nickel is also following up with similar targets inside the B-Zone that were highlighted during a semi-airborne EM survey (drone and ground loop) that was flown during the summer of 2024 The survey shows two other higher conductivity/lower resistivity targets within the B-Zone Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects is responsible for the on-going drilling and sampling program including quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) The core is collected from the drill in sealed core trays and transported to the core logging facility The core is marked and sampled at 1.5 metre lengths and cut with a diamond blade saw One set of samples is transported in secured bags directly from the Canada Nickel core shack to Actlabs Timmins while a second set of samples is securely shipped to SGS Lakefield for preparation with analysis performed at SGS Burnaby or SGS Callao (Peru) platinum and palladium) are completed by Fire Assay while analysis for nickel sulphur and other elements are performed using a peroxide fusion and ICP-OES analysis Certified standards and blanks are inserted at a rate of 3 QA/QC samples per 20 core samples making a batch of 60 samples that are submitted for analysis VP Exploration of Canada Nickel and a "qualified person" as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects has verified the data disclosed in this news release and has otherwise reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of Canada Nickel For further information, please contact: Mark SelbyCEOPhone: 647-256-1954Email: [email protected]    Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain information that may constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward looking information includes drill and exploration results relating to the target properties described herein (the "Properties") the impact of drilling on the definition of any resource the potential of the Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project and the Properties timing and completion (if at all) of mineral resource estimates including future exploration and development plans and results follow-up geophysics and further drilling.  Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon several assumptions that and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.  Factors that could affect the outcome include among  others:  future prices and the supply of metals inability to raise  the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the property environmental liabilities  (known  and  unknown) delays in obtaining governmental approvals failure to obtain  regulatory or shareholder approvals There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information.  Accordingly readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof.  Canada Nickel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) today announced that.. ("Canada Nickel" or "The Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF) welcomed the Ontario.. Mining & Metals Mining & Metals Mining Mining Do not sell or share my personal information: Celebrate our 100 years with Bannockburn Fire Brigade On Saturday 5 April a Community Celebration and a Torchlight Parade will be held to celebrate the 100 year anniversary The station will be open from 6pm with historic displays At 8pm they will be parading down Milton Street with the neighbouring brigades and emergency services partners and they'd love you to line the parade route to cheer them on as they proudly mark their 100 years of service to the Bannockburn community Please note: Milton Street will be closed between Moreillon BVDE and High Street for the parade Side roads will also be closed for a short period of time To translate this website in to another language Please note that this is an automatic translation service provided by Google Golden Plains Shire spans the Traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Peoples Council acknowledges them as the Traditional Owners and Custodians and pays its respects to both Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Elders past Council extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who are part of Golden Plains Shire HURON – The project to rehabilitate a bridge between Varna and Brucefield is moving ahead with a sizable surplus We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentHuron County councillors granted the tender for the project to McLean Taylor Construction Ltd. during the March 19 council meeting for just more than $2.2 million. Work on the bridge, which is just east of Varna on County Road 3, was expected to cost more than $3.9 million, but county staffers wrote in a report to council the hefty surplus was likely due to factors including the location of the project, the timing of the tender process, and market demand for contractors and suppliers. The MacLean Taylor bid was the lowest of seven submitted to the county, all of which still came in under budget but reached as high as $3 million. Bannockburn Bridge was built by the county in 1964, and a 2023 inspection recommended the county proceed with the work. It was last rehabilitated in 2005. In addition to the $2.2 million for the tendered work, county staffers also recommended a $220,000 contingency allowance. The project is fully funded by the Canada Community-Building Fund, an annual $2.4-billion funding federal stream that’s distributed by provinces to tackle investments in public transit, highways, fire halls, tourism, recreation, wastewater infrastructure and more. Ontario was budgeted to receive about $895 million through the stream for 2024-25, while more than $4.7 billion will be invested in the province over the next five years. With the rehabilitation moving ahead, work is expected to last about 20 weeks, wrapping up by Nov. 28, 2025. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which pierced one of the home's interior walls during a 1745 revolt.  Volunteers at Bannockburn House in Scotland discovered a musket ball hole in a wall that dates to the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 Nearly 280 years ago, as legend goes, a would-be assassin tried to kill Bonnie Prince Charlie who led a failed rebellion of Scots against the British crown in 1745 the discovery of a musket ball hole that pierced a bedroom wall inside a historic Scottish landmark offers concrete evidence that the assassination attempt really happened volunteers doing conservation work at Bannockburn House a historic home situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh where the Bonnie Price once stayed received a valuable tip: The relative of a former housekeeper told them about a "secret panel" hidden beneath "delicate plaster work" depicting images of mermaids and multiple layers of "ancient wooden paneling." The volunteers soon found the hole which offers a "grim reminder of a previously undocumented assassination attempt" against Bonnie Prince Charlie according to a statement from Bannockburn House.  "[We] noticed what appeared to be the edge of an inset panel in the wall when cleaning out the room furniture recently for conservation," Catherine Bradley lead volunteer researcher at Bannockburn House … It was an exciting moment as I opened it I carefully lifted the panel and saw the splintered wood and I knew we'd found something very special."  it was said that an unnamed assassin "fired a shot through the [first floor] bedroom window missing Bonnie Prince Charlie as he slept and lodged itself in the wall at the head of the bed," according to the statement Related: 8 stone catapult shots linked to King Henry III discovered at besieged British castle the "tantalizing legend" was passed down from one generation to the next but no one knew for sure whether it was true Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox —14th-century shipboard cannon that fired 'stone shots' may be Europe's oldest on record —'Lost' 2nd-century Roman fort discovered in Scotland —Medieval Scot with strong jawbone wasn't a local a Stirling Council archaeologist who confirmed the hole's authenticity to see the damage and to touch the spot sent a thrill down my spine." The new finding coincides with Stirling 900, a yearlong event that celebrates the 900th anniversary of Stirling as a royal burgh founded by King David I in 1124, according to Scene Stirling it's been fantastic to finally verify the existence of the musket ball hole," Anne Monaghan Jennifer Nalewicki is former Live Science staff writer and Salt Lake City-based journalist whose work has been featured in The New York Times She covers several science topics from planet Earth to paleontology and archaeology to health and culture Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin Archaeologists discover hundreds of metal objects up to 3,400 years old on mysterious volcanic hilltop in Hungary May's full 'Flower Moon' will be a micromoon communities are already preparing to celebrate families will enjoy the warmth of roaring fires and the spectacle of fireworks With many popular events certain to sell out quickly we’ve rounded up all of the Bonfire Night displays in Stirling and the surrounding area Bannockburn’s Bonfire Night celebration will take place on Saturday November 2 at Bannockburn and Eastern Villages Community Hub Doors open 6.30pm and the bonfire will be lit at 7pm There is a suggested donation of £5 to go toward rugby club funds Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table have been putting on a Bonfire Night display for more than 40 years and this year is no different Bring family and friends to enjoy a firework display The event held at Strathallan Games Park in Bridge of Allan vehicles can be left at Stirling University Early bird tickets are up for grabs between October 1 and 22. A family ticket is £15 while adult prices are £6 and those aged five to £16 will cost £3 Callander and District Young Farmers Club is organising a bonfire and fireworks for Friday November 1 at Norrieston in Thornhill is hosting its popular Bonfire Night event once again Locals can roast marshmallows over the fire wave about glowsticks and enjoy food and drink from the café There will be no fireworks due to the close proximity of animals Tickets are priced at £4 and went on sale at 10am on October 1 Michelle’s Field will host Aberfoyle’s Bonfire Night festivities There will be a spectator area in the car park behind the Forth Inn Donations to Aberfoyle Village People community group are welcome The annual Family Charity Fireworks and Bonfire Extravaganza will dazzle Killearn once again which is the field behind Killearn Village Hall Gates open at 7pm with the event starting at 7.30pm Attendees are advised to arrive early to find suitable parking Entry is by cash donation. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Fireworks and sparklers should not be brought Dollar Community Development Trust is organising a display on Saturday November 2 at The Hive on Park Place Gates open at 5.30pm and the fireworks will begin from 6.45pm Hot food on offer will include a hog roast and pizza Let us know about any other Bonfire Night events in Stirlingshire by contacting isla.glen@dcthomson.co.uk For more Stirling news and features visit our page or join us on Facebook Golden Plains Shire Councillor Gavin Gamble met with Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP to officially open the Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade.  The skatepark has undergone a significant transformation emerging as a dynamic recreational and social space tailored to the needs of the town’s rapidly expanding community Upgrades include a multipurpose skate bowl an inviting community space inclusive of street furniture  The Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade was made possible through a collaborative funding effort with $805,000 from the State Government and $192,881 from Golden Plains Shire Council.  Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Councillor Gavin Gamble: Bannockburn is a town experiencing rapid growth This incredible facility is part of our ongoing commitment to provide top-quality recreational facilities for the community safe hub for our community and with features like the brand-new state-of-the-art skate bowl it’s sure to be a hit with locals and visitors We’re excited to officially open the upgraded skate park which is a great space for young people from Bannockburn and the surrounding area This is a recreational space that local families can enjoy and deserve to have in their community Canada Nickel (TSX V: CNC; OTCQB: CNIKF) intersected a second significant interval of net textured sulphide in the follow-up hole to its initial intersection of higher-grade massive sulphide on its Bannockburn property The company recently completed infill drilling on the large tonnage low-grade nickel zone (the B zone) and has identified new prospective targets which will be tested for higher-grade material higher grade intervals have been drilled at Bannockburn The B zone initial resource is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025 Initial drilling by Canada Nickel resulted in the intersection of massive sulphides in drillhole BAN24-18 which yielded 4.0 metres of 3.95% nickel and 1.08 g/t palladium and platinum within a thicker interval of 12.0 metres of 1.61% nickel Canada Nickel contracted Crone Geophysics to perform a borehole electromagnetic (BHEM) survey of BAN24-18 with the purpose of understanding the size and location of the high-grade mineralization in the F zone Interpretation of the BHEM survey results produced a target approximately 130 metres below the initial discovery in BAN24-18 which was then tested with hole BAN24-20 The hole intersected the target at 470 metres downhole (within 20 metres of the interpreted location) within a strongly serpentinized peridotite that includes net-textured to locally semi-massive sulphides The strongly mineralized peridotite is approximately 12.7 metres in core length and is followed by strongly serpentinized peridotite with disseminated nickel mineralization to the end of the hole An XRF analyzer was used to confirm the presence of nickel Canada Nickel has expanded its Crawford project in the Timmins-Cochrane area of northern Ontario for production. It will have a unique in-plant carbon capture feature. More information is posted on www.CanadaNickel.com. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Canadian Mining Journal provides information on new Canadian mining and exploration trends corporate developments and industry events The Scottish Government is being urged to "step in and save" a famous Scottish battlefield site by pulling a planning application The National Trust for Scotland has criticised plans to build on land at the historic Bannockburn battlefield where Robert the Bruce famously defeated King Edward II's English army in 1314 Stirling Council is currently considering a proposal to develop a trotting track for harness racing on the site But the National Trust for Scotland said the development would be sited "in the vicinity of where Bruce's army faced off against the vanguard of Edward's army on the first day of the battle" the charity's director for conservation and policy said they were "extremely disappointed Stirling Council planning department is considering the proposal" for the new track on what was a "nationally designated" site He added: "We are calling for the Scottish Government to pull this planning application to ensure the future of this historic battlefield for the benefit of future generations." It is concerned that the planned track would be built on one of the last undeveloped areas of the designated battlefield. It also fears that the parking and noise from racing events at the track would disturb visitors at what it describes as a "place of pilgrimage for many". Mr Brooks said: "Bannockburn is much more than just a battlefield. It is the location of one of the most pivotal moments in Scottish history when Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, defeated the English army led by King Edward II. "Over previous decades much of the historic setting has been lost and we are deeply concerned about any new development that would encroach on this and further erode and degrade this iconic landscape "We are calling for the Scottish Government to step in and save Bannockburn battlefield from this proposal to ensure the longevity of a site steeped in Scottish history." The Scottish Government and Stirling Council have been contacted for comment Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here.