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Kinnoull Hill Tower added to Historic Buildings in Scotland by DazC on 18/02/2023

Kinnoull Tower is a folly built in the eighteenth century, by Thomas Hay, 9th Earl of Kinnoull. On his Grand Tour of Europe, Kinnoull saw a similarity between the mountainous landscape along the Rhine and the rocky outcrops on his estate near Perth. On his return, to achieve a similar effect, he built a modest castle on the highest point of Kinnoull Hill, with its tower overlooking the River Tay. The tower is now a Category B listed structure. There is lots of easy parking, all well signposted. There are also lots of signposted trails and walks, all with varying degrees of difficulty. There's quite a bit to see and do on the hill and you can easilly spend a whole day up there so take some food and drink for a pleasant day out.
Some notes of caution!!!
If taking dogs/kids please be very aware that some of the paths have very sheer cliffs and no fencing,it can therefore be very dangerous. It is also just outside Perth Airport FRZ so be mindful of other aircraft.

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Co-ordinates: 56.38898, -3.396176 • what3words: ///liner.photo.having

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/02/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Lewisham Castle, Kennet (By gasbag43)

Aldbourne is an attractive large village lying in a valley within the south slope of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire

Fans of the TV drama series “Band of Brothers” may be familiar with the name of the village - "A" company of the US Army 101st Airborne Division, known as The Band of Brothers, was based at Aldbourne in 1944 in the months before D-Day. The headquarters of The Band of Brothers in Aldbourne was in The Crown Inn and is commemorated by a blue plaque on the wall outside.

About 1.5 miles south-west of the village is a small medieval earthwork – 68m in diameter - known as Lewisham Castle. Records suggest that the name 'Lewisham' came from its association with Louis the Dauphin, who held Marlborough Castle in 1216.

This type of earthwork is known as a ringwork

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Co-ordinates: 51.46309, -1.650674 • what3words: ///surprised.safari.frost

St Anne's church, North Wiltshire (By gasbag43)

St. Anne's Church in Bowden Hill, Lacock, Wiltshire, was built by John Gladstone (ithe elder brother of the Prime Minister of the same name) in 1856 as a parish church. It was dedicated to Saint Anne in celebration of the birth of a son in the Gladstone family.


The church's design combines Early English Gothic, Norman, and Romanesque styles.

The location offers superb views of the surrounding Wiltshire countryside, including the beautiful Lacock Abbey (National Trust) which was one of the Harry Potter “Hogwarts School” film locations.

TOAL was from a small car park 100 metres from the church and well outside the Raymill House airspace restriction zone which covers the village itself (Raymill House is a Grade II listed country house privately owned by Quenn Camilla)

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Co-ordinates: 51.41008, -2.091007 • what3words: ///fidgeted.spelling.vineyard

Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford (By richrab)

Bluewater Shopping Centre (commonly known simply as Bluewater) is a large out-of-town shopping centre in Stone (postally Greenhithe), Kent, England, just outside the M25 motorway ring, 17.8 miles (28.6 km) east south east of London's centre. Opened on 16 March 1999 in a former chalk quarry after ten years of building works, the site (including car parks) occupies 240 acres (97 ha) and has a sales floor area of 154,000 m2 (1,600,000 ft2) over three levels, making it the fifth-largest shopping centre in the UK.


TOAL was from the Winter Gardens car park as far back as possible.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43916, 0.270763 • what3words: ///froze.bowls.object

Wray Common, Reigate and Banstead (By grandad1950)

Not a lot of parking but loads of space to fly. The locals were very friendly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.24475, -0.187339 • what3words: ///broke.exchanges.invest

Balkaneil Church and Beach, Durness, NC500, Sutherland North and West (By AlbionDrones)

About as far away from anywhere that you can get, at the top left corner of Scotland, lies Durness, and a little further out, right on the corner of the road is Balkaneil.

Home to the Balkaneil Craft village - a collection of artisan's that provide a unique shopping experience at the far reaches of the NC500, it also holds the stunning beaches and ruined Church that are the subject of this video.

They are located on the edge of the Cape Wrath Firing Range, a military range and FRZ, so care needs to be taken to fly either outside the boundary of the FRZ, or to ensure that the range is not active when you want to fly.

I could only fly the AIR3 here as it was extremely windy - hence the drone bouncing around a bit in the 35mph winds - and given it was a fairly grey day the colours are a little muted, but they are true to what was seen, and it is both stunning and desolate...

There is some car parking at the Church, and toilets and food/drink available in the Craft village, which also has an overnight camper stop too...

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Co-ordinates: 58.57606, -4.76842 • what3words: ///mystified.plotting.soups

Queen Elizabeth II Bridge., Thurrock (By richrab)

The Dartford–Thurrock River Crossing, commonly known as the Dartford Crossing and until 1991 the Dartford Tunnel, is a major road crossing of the River Thames in England, carrying the A282 road between Dartford in Kent in the south and Thurrock in Essex in the north.

It consists of two bored tunnels and the cable-stayed Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The only fixed road crossing of the Thames east of Greater London, it is the busiest estuarial crossing in the United Kingdom, with an average daily use of over 130,000 vehicles.

TOAL and Parked @ ///social.rips.bigger back of the warehouses on a public road.

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Co-ordinates: 51.4654, 0.258272 • what3words: ///puddles.hiking.broker

Berrington Hall, Herefordshire (By D0c.Col)

BERRINGTON HALL, A NATIONAL TRUST GEM.

Tucked away in the countryside near Leominster, this elegant Georgian mansion is more than just a pretty face; it’s got centuries of stories behind those stately walls.
The Cornewall family first came into possession of the estate in 1386 and they held onto it for nearly 400 years until in 1775, the land was purchased by Thomas Harley. Harley was a wealthy banker, a government contractor, and had served as Lord Mayor of London in 1767.
Harley wanted something grand and fashionable, so the old manor was replaced between 1778 and 1781, with the stunning neoclassical building we see today. Harley used Henry Holland as one of the leading architects of the time. Holland’s style is all about clean lines, symmetry, and refined elegance—and Berrington Hall is a textbook example of Georgian architecture.
He gifted the completed hall to his daughter Anne, who had recently married George Rodney, the son of the famous Admiral George Brydges Rodney, a key figure in the British Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
From there, Berrington stayed in the Rodney family for the next 95 years. It passed down through generations, each one adding their own layer to its history, until eventually in 1901, the estate was sold again—this time to Frederick Cawley, a successful businessman and MP from Manchester. He would later be made Baron Cawley, and the house remained in his family into the mid-20th century.
Fast-forward to 1957, and the 3rd Baron Cawley—Frederick Lee Cawley—decided to hand the estate over to the Treasury, which in turn passed it to the National Trust. Lady Cawley was allowed to continue living in the hall until her death in 1978, so the place stayed a lived-in home right up to the late 20th century.
In 1959, Berrington Hall was officially designated a Grade I listed building, marking it as a site of exceptional architectural and historic interest. And if you visit today, you’ll see why.
Beyond the elegant rooms, you’ll find a glorious landscape designed by Capability Brown, England’s most famous landscape gardener. This was actually one of his last commissions, and it really showcases his signature style: gentle slopes, a mirror-like lake, and those perfect, sweeping views that blend art and nature so seamlessly.
Inside, the house is a time capsule. There’s original 18th-century furniture, delicate plasterwork ceilings, and an incredible curved staircase that’s just begging for a dramatic entrance. There’s also a Victorian laundry, servants' quarters, and behind-the-scenes areas that give you a real sense of what life was like both upstairs and downstairs.
So if you’re into history, architecture, or just love exploring beautiful British houses, Berrington Hall is a must-visit. You get the elegance of the Georgian era, a connection to major historical figures, and the kind of peaceful countryside setting that makes you want to stay all afternoon.

Usual National Trust facilities are available on site. TOAL outside of the National Trust boundary is challenging, but you can maintain VLOS from the adjacent Eye Lane or the A49 from the other side of the property. Either will give opportunities to take photos of the Hall and even a video if your eyesight is good!

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Co-ordinates: 52.26907, -2.720167 • what3words: ///informer.miles.tiredness

Ardvreck Castle, Sutherland North and West (By AlbionDrones)

Romantic Ruins... Ardvreck Castle, Assynt, NC500

Another iconic and photogenic location in the far Northwest of the NC500 is the ruins of Ardvreck Castle, which, despite the wind and rain showers, was a popular spot for folks to stop and take in the atmosphere.

There is a free car park and some layby to stop in, the walk over is flat, but fro the layby includes fording a stream. The Castle is in a very ruinous condition, but seems to be a magnet for folks to visit, so was pretty busy on a cold, windy and wet Sunday...

I flew the AIR3, as it handles the wind better than anything else, and had about 9 minutes flight before the rain approached and we retreated to the car for some lunch...

Please note, this is sited within EGR610 MoD Military Low Flying Zone, so you need to check whether the zone is active - on the website - or ring the RAF Low Flyng Hotline to check before flying your drone here.

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Co-ordinates: 58.1664, -4.993975 • what3words: ///removals.enlighten.blinks

Pioneer Meadows, Erewash (By 360_FPV)

Nice location
Flew on a Saturday and really quiet
Lakes Woods and Meadows
Good Parking

Maybe a good place for a meet

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Co-ordinates: 52.9526, -1.325183 • what3words: ///stealing.encoder.majors

Blaenavon Ironworks , Torfaen (By gasbag43)

Blaenavon Ironworks is a former industrial site which is now a museum in Blaenavon, Wales. The ironworks was of crucial importance in the development of the ability to use cheap, low quality, high sulphur iron ores worldwide. It was the site of the experiments that led to "the basic steel process" or "Gilchrist–Thomas process".

The ironworks is on the outskirts of Blaenavon, in the borough of Torfaen, within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a World Heritage Site. The site is under the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service.

It is approximately 1 mile from the Big Pit national coal museum and adjacent steam railway so all 3 can be wrapped up in one visit to the area

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Co-ordinates: 51.77683, -3.089347 • what3words: ///steps.this.opened


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