#KnowledgeBit: Post office on High Street in #Sanquhar, Scotland opened its door in 1712. Sanquhar post office has operated continuously since its establishment, eight years longer than its closest rival in Sweden.
Sanquhar is recognised as the world's #Oldest by both the Universal Postal Union and the #Guinness Book of World Records.
The forlorn ruins of Sanquhar Castle, on the southern edge of Sanquhar in Dumfries & Galloway. The castle was built by the Crichton family from around 1400 and abandoned in 1900 after partial restoration by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/sanquhar/castle/index.html
Old football leagues:
Nithsdale Wanderers F.C. played in the Scottish Football Alliance (and in South of Scotland Football League).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithsdale_Wanderers_F.C%2E
The forlorn ruins of Sanquhar Castle, on the southern edge of Sanquhar in Dumfries & Galloway. The castle was built by the Crichton family from around 1400 and abandoned in 1900 after partial restoration by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/sanquhar/castle/index.html
#Scotland #SanquharCastle #Castle #Sanquhar #DumfriesAndGalloway #UndiscoveredScotland
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-68469193
#DidYouKnow: Post office on High Street in #Sanquhar, Scotland opened its door in 1712. Sanquhar post office has operated continuously since its establishment, eight years longer than its closest rival in Sweden.
Sanquhar is recognised as the world's #Oldest by both the Universal Postal Union and the #Guinness Book of World Records.
Tonight at 19:00 (GMT) I get to show you what I was up to wi pals yesterday on our day trip from #NewarkCastle, through #BurnsCountry, to #SanquharCastle βΊοΈ
#Greenock #RobertBurns #Alloway #ElectricBrae #Culzean #Sanquhar #AcciesTours #RSHOutAndAbout
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The forlorn ruins of Sanquhar Castle, on the southern edge of Sanquhar in Dumfries & Galloway. The castle was built by the Crichton family from around 1400 and abandoned in 1900 after partial restoration by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/sanquhar/castle/index.html
#Scotland #SanquharCastle #Castle #Sanquhar #DumfriesAndGalloway #UndiscoveredScotland
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