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Historic Site : Baysider features a host of Historic Site listings from around the world. The best things in life happen on a Bayside, so what better place to explore our Historic Site directory.
Historic Site Businesses and Services
Dunfermline Abbey2014-12-30
Located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dunfermline Abbey located in Dunfermline is one of the best visitor attractions in Fife and this historical building has foundations dating all the way back to 1072, and has been a centre of Christian worship for over 1000 years. Dunfermline Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce and the post-Iona burial site of the Kings and Queens of Scotland, and the tombs attract tens of thousands of visitors every year, it's a not to be forgotten visit steeped in fascinating history. Dunfermline Abbey also hosts wedding ceremonies and is the perfect setting, unique and historic, with the bride entering through the great medieval West Door, and all music played on the organ, it's a memorable place to start your life together with the wedding ceremony according to the practice and tradition of the Church of Scotland. Dunfermline Abbey also has traditional Abbey choristers continuing the tradition of choral music for Abbey services.READ MORE
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum2014-12-29
Located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum by Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland welcomes you to come experience life in the 19th century, what it was like to emigrate to America with almost nothing in those days, and how Andrew Carnegie became the richest man in the world. Here visitors enjoy a fascinating and informative visit with interactive games, children's activities, temporary exhibitions, displays, weaving demonstrations and so much more, they also have a cafe and garden, a museum shop and unique events space. The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum offers two wings one the original birthplace cottage of Andrew Carnegie built in the 1770's and the other, the exhibition hall built between 1925-1928 and tells the story of his life in America, the museum offers something interesting for everyone young and old, come for a memorable visit.READ MORE
Balmule House2014-12-27
Located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Balmule House located just north of Dunfermline in the heart of Fife countryside, Scotland is a majestic building with rich heritage and with features and a history that stretches back over 500 years, yet boasting modern conveniences is a wonder between the solid stone walls. The building has grown with time and each successive generation and resident has left their mark, and today, invites you to come step inside the tranquillity, marvel at the arched porch, the tree lined drive, the central hall and tiled vestibule, relax in the drawing room, the largest room in the house with spectacular views from the bay windows, and the sitting room with fireplace offers a homely touch. The kitchen is country with modern fittings and conveniences and the central dining hall and Butler's Pantry is perfect for serving at dinner parties, plus there's a walled garden and wine cellar, and the sleeping quarters are spectacular and individually decorated in beauty. Balmule House is the ideal setting and venue for weddings and events in spectacular surrounds, come try something really different for a wedding or event with distinction.READ MORE
Abbot House2014-12-27
Located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Abbot House in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland is a 16th century fresco house in the centre of the fine heritage quarter and with coral pink exterior and medieval garden, it's a must visit historic site. Fully licensed and with disabled access, Abbot House welcomes visitors to visit the 16th century working brew house, and enjoy an exquisite lunch in the barrel vaulted cafe, then get some wonderful gifts and souvenirs from the shop including cards, locally made pottery and Scottish crafts. The Abbot Brew House brews beers to historic recipes and visitors can experience the whole process and taste the history in every sip, and before or after the brewery tour enjoy a real Scottish lunch of the freshest local ingredients. Abbot House offers interactive programmes for school groups centering on archaeology and object handing, they are also available for private events from weddings to family celebrations and conferences with a variety of function rooms, it's the perfect setting in historic surrounds.READ MORE
Ravenscraig Castle2014-12-23
Located in Kirkcaldy Bay, Firth of Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ravenscraig Castle on the eastern outskirts of Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland was built as a noble residence and has generally been regarded more as an artillery fort than a castle. With a long history going back to the 1460's where James 11 acquired the estate to build a castle for his queen, Mary of Gueldres, and in 1470 after both of their deaths, the son James III granted the castle to William Sinclair, Earl of Caithness. Ravenscraig Castle still today shows a fine array of gun holes and an impressive rock cut ditch, there is a well, numerous dark and gloomy cellars, the view across the Firth of Forth to the city of Edinburgh and beyond, and the fulmars, the castle's main residence today, nesting on the masonry ledges.READ MORE
Hurst Castle2014-12-23
Located in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hurst castle, Milford on sea is a grand and imposing tudor castle housing both a refurbished theater and a museum. Built as far back as 1544 by Henry VIII this was an impenetrable fortress designed to defend the Solent. With a impressive history that has seen the castle weather the Napoleonic wars and the world wars this giant has been a symbol of protection and has an ancient lighthouse and fascinating museum to lure the true historian. The Hurst Castle, Milford on sea is is an ancient reminder of all that is historical to Britain.READ MORE
Villa Grecque Kerylos2014-11-29
Located in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Villa Grecque Kerylos in Beaulieu-Sur-Mer on the French Riviera of France, is a based on the design of noble houses built in the 2nd century built around a peristyle, and this vast central courtyard is surrounded by twelve columns. This classical dwelling offers a step back into ancient Greece and guided tours are available by audio before your visit, they also have a gift shop with a large selection of books about the villa, ancient Greece and the Cote de Azur, as well as DVD's, jewellery, fashion items, souvenirs, ancient reproduction pottery and more. Villa Grecque Kerylos welcomes you to tour the beautiful rooms, library, apartments, banqueting hall and more with exquisite furnishings reflecting life in the ancient days of Greece.READ MORE
R.S. McLaughlin Estate Parkwood National Historic Site2014-11-16
Located in Oshawa, Ontario, Durham Region, Canada
Visit Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa, one of Canada's finest and last remaining grand estates with interior design, landscape and architectural features from the 1920's and 1930's. This National Historic site offers incredible beauty and a learning experience, it's a step back in time into the lifestyle of Canadian auto baron R.S. McLaughlin. Come view the incredible gardens, the period furnishing faithfully preserved, the art and architecture, a rich and unique property awaits. Parkwood National Historic Site has a tearoom and Garden teahouse restaurant which is fully licensed, and this is a stunning venue for wedding receptions and ceremonies, as well as business and social functions. READ MORE
Walker House2014-11-14
Located in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Welcome to Walker House in Kincardine, Ontario the oldest building and oldest standing hotel in all of Grey and Bruce Counties. Dating all the way back to 1850 when it served as an Inn and tavern, the Walker House is now fully restored as a Heritage Centre, and visitors are welcome to tour the house and enjoy the permanent and changing exhibits, partake in heritage craft classes, purchase unique gift items and more. Walker House is also available as an event venue in the day or evening to host special occasions, celebrations, family gatherings, meetings and more. Come for a historic visit surrounded by local history, enjoy the occasional heritage speaker presentations, take a walk back in time and revel in the past and how they lived, it's all here at Walker House.READ MORE
Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden in Sandusky, Ohio is open seasonally and was originally constructed in 1843-1844, and regularly displays collections and exhibits of letters and other historical items. Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden is the former home of Eleutheros Cooke and his wife and children and after being purchased and sold many times was eventually left to the Ohio Historical Society with all it's contents. Come for a fascinating tour through this wonderful home that has maintained much of the same appearance as it did from years ago, and experience this unique residence and historical site for yourself. READ MORE