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http://www.makers.org.uk/place/mapalaunch

I hope the plans to save it come to fruition.]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:26:24 The Fox http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280231144/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280231144/#num1 We are landscape architects working for South Lanarkshire Council on Redlees Quarry which includes AA battery. Currently we are preparing the proposals for AA Battery area. We would be grateful if the people that carried out the survey of the battery will contact us. We are looking for some advice on the historical layout of the structures.
My contact details are:
tomasz@tgp.uk.com
0141 429 2999
Thanks!
Tomasz
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:45:44 Tomasz http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280172033/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280172033/#num1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-10733998]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:20:33 The Fox http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280007398/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1280007398/#num1
Paisley
The RCAHMS site has three references for power stations in Paisley, the original corporation one, which I believe is still standing, was at Blackhall street, grid ref NS 4897 6337, this was opened in 1899 and closed in 1930. This was replaced with a new station opened in 1923 at Ferguslie (it might have been called Ferguslie Mills) which was closed in 1957, RCAHMS doesn’t seem to list this one, it does have a reference to a “central power station at Ferguslie Thread Works” grid ref  NS 46725 63234. It also has a reference to a power station at the “Seedhill Finishing Works”  grid ref NS 4925 6357. Both of these seem to be associated with industrial works and not a big public supply, therefore if any can give me a location, grid ref, any details or even a photograph of the Ferguslie one which was latterly operated by the SSEB I would be most grateful.

It is a while since I have been to Paisley and really looked at the town but I fear there are none of the old Power stations left standing.   The area of Blackhall St. has been redeveloped mostly under a Morrisons Supermarket as far as I recall.  I don't think there is anything left of the Ferguslie Mills, again as far as I am aware it is all covered with tickytacky, sorry luxury housing.  Have a look at the Glasgow Johnstone canal page as the gallery was taken a few years ago and might yield something.  I don't think I have been near Seedhill for donkeys.

The next time I am in the area I'll have a gander.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:36:38 The Fox http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279897476/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279897476/#num1 BBC International News that the British P.M.
David Cameron,  made the following comment while on a recent trip to the USA:

"We were the junior partner in 1940 when we were fighting the Nazis"

I'm not interested in UK politics, or any other country's politics for that matter, but I find it incredible that a British PM could make such an absolutely elementary blunder. Britain and France, probably with Britain having a slight edge of importance over France, were the major partners in 1940...aside from Poland there were no others partners on the Allied side. I even wonder if in mentioning who the partners were in WWII   I am leaving myself open to charges among fellow SeSco-ers of being naïve.

I wonder how this would fit into our recent discussion on the teaching of history at school.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:04:36 Dugald http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279818303/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279818303/#num1 http://www.zetica.com/uxb_downloads.htm
I downloaded the North Scotland map, and decided not to dig any holes in Aberdeen anytime soon!]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:05:03 the_historian http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279812925/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279812925/#num1 My first post...wish me luck.

I am trying to confirm the presence of Canadian troops, either Commandos or with SOE affliations, at or near Glenmore Lodge (or two other Lodges nearby) in January 1941.  I know Canadians were in the Aviemore area later in the war, but am specifically interested in January 1941.

Along the same lines, any knowledge of Canadian troops mentioned above in any other STS or Combined Operations camps in Scotland during this period.

Knowledge of Canadian Commandos or STS personnel billeted anywhere in Scotland during the January to May 1941 timeframe.

Lastly, potential sources of local knowledge; survivors, local historians or the general public with knowledge of these personnel would be terrific.

All the Best,

jjcorover]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:35:25 jjcorover http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279641386/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279641386/#num1 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:56:26 kendo http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279565729/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279565729/#num1 Anybody aware of this or throw any light on it?

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1968716]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:55:29 Captain Brittles http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279461366/ http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/forum/forum/m-1279461366/#num1
"U110 was launched 28/7/17 and commissioned 25/9/17 1st commander Otto Von Schubert, 2nd commander K/L Karl Kroll managed 3 patrols between 22/12/17 and the date of her sinking 15/3/18 for a total of 8 ships(32,141 tons). Attacked on 15/3/18 by the destroyers HMS Micheal and HMS Moresby surfaced but then sank 5449N 0806W with the loss of 39 crew including the commander. Otto Schatt and two comrades were found on the Monarch Isles and buried by the locals-only Otto had id and the locals raied a bronze plaque with his name on.Monarch Isles are now deserted but I reported the grave to the CWGC and the Volksbund-if you want I can post pictures of the grave on the site"

I did have some photographs unfortunately my camera got damaged on the way back

Hope its of some interest.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:56:06 bootneck