Defunct foghorn

The four island foghorns were once powered by compressed air that was fed through cast iron pipelines running 2.5KM around the island. They were so loud (130 decibels) that it hurt badly to stand near them. So you didn't. Ever.

Up to Fife

July 13th 2012
Started off with another dry (what?! can this be?) run and then headed across the Forth Bridge to The Kingdom of Fife. Another lovely day although not the sunshine we had yesterday. Oh well, no rain so we won't complain. First stop today was Dunfermline Abbey and Palace. This is actually where Robert the Bruce was buried (except for his heart which is buried at Melrose Abbey). He spent a great ... read more

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