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	Alexandria, Rumania - LoveToKnow 1911
		ALEXANDRIA, a town of Rumania, situated among the rich corn-lands of the Teleorman department, on the right bank of the river Vedea.
		Its chief trade is in grain, despatched by rail to the Danubian port of Zimnicea, or by river to Giurgevo.
		Alexandria was named after its founder, Alexander John Cuza, prince of Rumania from 1859 to 1866.
	1911encyclopedia.org /Alexandria,_Rumania (67 words)

	Scotland
		Arrochar, Scotland Arrochar is a village in Scotland.
		Elgin, Scotland Elgin is a wool and knitware.
		Mary of Scotland Mary of Scotland is a Mary I of Scotland.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/scotland.html (2919 words)

	Cosmopolitan Alexandria
		Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. and it soon became the capital of Egypt under the dynasty of the Ptolemies, whose last pharaoh was Ptolemy XVI (44-30 B.C.), king of kings, son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
		Alexandria continued to be an important trading post until the end of the XVth century, when the opening of new commercial routes between Europe and India and in 1517 the conquest of Egypt by the Ottoman Sultan Selim I, led to its decline.
		Notwithstanding the fortress, Alexandria was conquered by the Ottoman Sultan Selim I in 1517.
	members.tripod.com /romeartlover/Alessandria.html (1263 words)

	Alexandria, VA - Historic Alexandria Tobacco to Tourism - An on-line exhibit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexandria, Virginia, was founded in the middle of the 18th century by a group that included several Scottish traders.
		Today, Alexandria is also a very unique community — the oldest town in the Washington metropolitan area, one that goes to great lengths to preserve and use its history, and with a population that continues to cherish and celebrate the city’s Scottish heritage.
		During the Civil War, Alexandria was occupied by the Union Army, and became a strategic rail, supply and hospital center, surrounded by the forts and guns of the Defenses of Washington.
	oha.ci.alexandria.va.us /oha-main/oha_tobacco_exhibit.html (1398 words)

	Places of Scottish Interest - Alexandria, Virginia
		Today, Alexandria is also a very unique community - the oldest town in the Washington metropolitan area, one that goes to great lengths to preserve and use its history, and with a population that continues to cherish and celebrate the city's Scottish heritage.
		The Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 316 S. Royal Street, Old Town, Alexandria, VA - In the churchyard is the final resting place of William Hunter, an early resident of the City of Alexandria and founder of the St.
		The Ramsay House, 221 King Street, Old Town, Alexandria, VA- Originally built circa 1724 by William Ramsay, a Scottish merchant and city founder, the house is believed to have been built down river and barged to its present site after Alexandria was established in 1749.
	thecapitalscot.com /scotplaces/Alexandria_VA/alexandria_va.html (568 words)

	Scotland
		As a geopolitical entity Scotland includes 186 nearby islands, a majority of which are contained in three groups-namely, the Hebrides, also known as the Western Islands, situated off the western coast; the Orkney Islands, situated off the northeastern coast; and the Shetland Islands, situated northeast of the Orkney Islands.
		Scotland is characterized by an abundance of streams and lakes (lochs).
		Many of the rivers of Scotland, in particular the rivers in the west, are short, torrential streams, generally of little commercial importance.
	www.ovayonda.biz /lodging/country/wy.html (849 words)

	Fort William, Scotland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fort William is the largest town in the western (Click link for more info and facts about Scottish Highlands) Scottish Highlands (in the (Elevated (e.g., mountainous) land) Highland (Click link for more info and facts about unitary authority) unitary authority), and a major tourist centre.
		It lies on the shores of (An inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the western coast of Scotland) Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil, and is north of (Click link for more info and facts about Glen Coe) Glen Coe and east of (Click link for more info and facts about Glenfinnan) Glenfinnan.
		Just outside the town is a large (A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite) aluminium plant, powered by the (Click link for more info and facts about Lochaber) Lochaber (Click link for more info and facts about hydroelectric) hydroelectric scheme, in its day the biggest tunnelling project in the world.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fo/fort_william,_scotland.htm (353 words)

	Encyclopedia: Robert Burns
		He was born in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, the son of William Burnes or Burns, a small farmer, and a man of considerable force of character and self-culture.
		Alloway (Scottish Gaelic: Allmhaigh) is a village and suburb of Ayr on the Doon, in Scotland.
		The Church of Scotland (CofS sometimes known as the Kirk) is the national church of Scotland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Robert-Burns (3794 words)

	Encyclopedia - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The venerable Encyclopædia Britannica had a modest beginning in Scotland: from 1768 to 1797 three editions were published.
		Encyclopaedias were published in Scotland, as a result of the Scottish Enlightenment, for education there was of a higher standard than in the rest of Britain.
		Encyclopædia Britannica appeared in various editions throughout the century, and the growth of popular education and the Mechanics Institutes, spearheaded by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge led to the production of the Penny Cyclopaedia, as its title suggests issued in weekly numbers at a penny each like a newspaper.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Encyclopedia (1529 words)

	Alexandria, the Town in Scotland, UK from the Local Burns Club
		Alexandria, the Vale of Leven and Loch Lomond
		Alexandria is one of the communities and the main town in the Vale of Leven, the other villages being Bonhill, Jamestown, Balloch, and Renton.
		Despite all of these hard times Alexandria and the Vale survive to this day and the local area is showing signs of improvement, mostly because of its proximity to new Loch Lomond National Park, which was created in 2002.
	www.robertburns.org.uk /alexandria_scotland.htm (1459 words)

	www.paintballalexandria.com - main
		Paintball Alexandria is a paintball site located next to Loch Lomond and near Balloch, just 15 minutes drive from Glasgow.
		Paintball Alexandria are the first in Scotland to change to air, we run 3000 psi air systems on our guns which don't give off that big nasty plume of gas that you get when you use co2 the guns also don't freeze up in the
		Paintball Alexandria is the only site in scotland to use air instead of co2 gas,as co2 is harmful to the enviroment we have stoped using it.
	www.paintballalexandria.com (288 words)

	Alexandria News - Topix
		ALEXANDRIA - A fisheries expert says it will take at least three years to restore the fish population at Lake Hanson, a state-owned lake near Alexandria that was drained when floodwaters breached its dam the...
		A tornado was spotted five miles south of Alexandria at 5:37 p.m., 16 miles southeast of Mitchell, according to the National Weather Service.
		A rural Alexandria family lost their home and an outbuilding on their farm four miles northwest of Emery on Friday.
	www.topix.net /city/alexandria-sd (480 words)

	Heron of Alexandria -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Under its earliest known leaders (Pantaenus, Clement, and Origen), it became a leading centre of the allegorical method of biblical interpretation, espoused a rapprochement between Greek culture and Christian faith, and attempted to assert orthodox Christian...
		The seat of Douglas County in western Minnesota, the city of Alexandria is approximately 120 miles (200 kilometers) northwest of Minneapolis.
		The Pharos Lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt was considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9040189&ref=news1204 (936 words)

	Top Ten Towns for House Price Rises
		Who would have thought it yet Scotland's Alexandria and Coatbridge are at the top of 2005's UK house price league table.
		The Bank of Scotland's recent survey shows that the average house price in Alexandria and Coatbridge was 35% in 2005.
		Martin Ellis, Bank of Scotland chief economist, said: "2005 is Scotland's year with nine of the 20 towns in the UK delivering the biggest price increases located north of the border.
	www.estateagents.co.uk /news/2006/Jan/top-ten-towns-for-house-price-rises.html (385 words)

	Dundee City Council Scotland - Twinning - Alexandria, US (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexandria is an historic city founded in the 18th century by Scottish merchants, and was the hometown of George Washington.
		All About Alexandria, VA Alexandria is about 5 miles south of Washington DC, and the two cities are separated by the Potomac River.
		Alexandria is an incorporated city with a Council which consists of a Mayor and six elected members.
	www.dundeecity.gov.uk /twinning/alexandr.html (449 words)

	Alexandrias Around the World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		While some of these, such as Alexandria (Egypt) flourished, others did not survive to our present day.
		Below is a listing of all the major cities around the world in our present day which are called "Alexandria".
		Alexandria, Egypt, is indicated by a yellow square
	ce.eng.usf.edu /pharos/alexandria/others.html (116 words)

	Scotland towns register highest house price rise
		LONDON: Two towns in Scotland -- Alexandria in West Dubartonshire and Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire -- have seen the highest increase in house prices -- 35 per cent -- in Britain in 2005.
		An interesting aspect put forth by the study is that Scotland in general remained the least expensive place in Britain for homebuyers.
		He added, "House price growth in Scotland continues to outpace the U.K. average and this trend is expected to continue into 2006.
	www.abcmoney.co.uk /news/2620051603.htm (505 words)

	The History of the Robert Burns Club based in Alexandria, Scotland, UK
		During the summer of 2004 the original minute book of Alexandria Burns Club (No 2) was returned to the Club by John Barr, son of a former club treasurer.
		The minute book tells us that the inaugural meeting of the club was held in the house of Mr Knox on the 25th of January 1884 to celebrate the Anniversary of the birth of our national poet Robert Burns.
		The undoubted highlight of the evening was the toast to the 'Immortal Memory', proposed by Lord Ross of Marnock, P.C., M.B.E. Lord Ross's thoughts and ideas on the Bard had the audience spellbound and completely enthralled and he was rewarded with a very enthusiastic standing ovation.
	www.robertburns.org.uk /burns_club_history.htm (1911 words)

	Central Scotland Hotels Alexandria Stirling St Andrews Perth Lodging
		It is superbly situated for exploring Central Scotland, with Loch Lomond just a few minutes' drive away, Glasgow less than half an hour, and Edinburgh accessible within one hour.
		One of Scotland's leading golf friendly country house hotels set in a rural location, yet convenient for Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee and Carnoustie.
		The views from the hotel are ever-changing throughout the season's: fresh new colours of spring, long, light summer's evenings, spectacular sunsets to the west, morning mists shrouding the loch and the snow covered Bens.
	www.accommodationsuk.com /central/hotel.html (781 words)

	Robert Burns: Alexandria Burns Club Provides Information on the Scottish Poet
		He was born on 25 January 1759, the son of a poor tenant farmer or "Cotter", William Burness.
		William was born in Kincardineshire in the north east of Scotland in 1721.
		As his work became well known throughout Scotland he was feted by the gentry in Edinburgh who recognised his unique talent.
	www.robertburns.org.uk (1159 words)

	Central Scotland Hotels Bed and Breakfasts Inns Holiday Homes Cottages Accommodations
		Loch Lomond is located in both the western lowlands of Central Scotland and the southern Highlands.
		Loch Lomond is the second largest loch of Scotland, the largest body of fresh water in Britain and probably the most famous after Loch Ness.
		From the romantic isles of Argyll to the gentle hills east of Stirling, come to the crossroads of Scotland, where the Lowlands meet the West Highlands.
	www.accommodationsuk.com /central/index.html (405 words)

	Lawn Bowls Clubs in Scotland, UK: Vale of Leven Lawn Bowling Club in Alexandria
		The Vale of Leven Bowling Club is situated in the Town of Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
		Arguably the largest and most successful bowling club in West Dunbartonshire, we have 240 full members and two of the best lawn bowling greens in the area.We provide excellent facilities for our members and guests andit is now our intention to host one of the best bowling club websites around.
		We have a long history having been founded in 1867 and, as our name suggests, we are in the Vale of Leven just over one mile from the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond in one of the most picturesque parts of Scotland - if not the World.
	www.valebowlingclub.co.uk (680 words)

	Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair
		Clans of Scotland was founded in 1962 to promote Scottish heritage and fellowship in the greater Washington, DC area.
		The Living Legacy of Scotland Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rich heritage the people of Scottish descent and Scottish birth have given the United States and the world at large.
		With a history extending back to Alexandria's earliest days, the Saint Andrew's Society of Washington DC is an educational and charitable organization of men of Scottish ancestry.
	www.accessenter.com /scotfair/clans.htm (562 words)

	Alexandria diversity and jobs - Virginia diversity and jobs - Virginia Beach diversity - Norfolk diversity - Chesapeake ...
		Alexandria diversity and jobs - Virginia diversity and jobs - Virginia Beach diversity - Norfolk diversity - Chesapeake diversity - Richmond diversity - Arlington diversity - Newport News diversity -
		Diversity in Alexandria and Virginia - Local Jobs.
		In addition to Moore and Cumberland, the area includes the counties of Chatham, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Richmond and Scotland....
	www.alexandriadiversity.com (671 words)

	UKTV: Home: Weed It & Reap
		The team are in Lennoxtown to give the Henderson family garden a bit of 'kerb appeal' before the house goes on the market.
		The team are in Glasgow to dish out some of their usual treatment to a local doctor's ailing garden.
		The team are in Lennoxtown to give the Henderson family garden a bit of 'kerb appeal'.
	uktv.co.uk /index.cfm/uktv/Gardens.index/aid/1344 (1381 words)

	Alexandria hotels. Hotel reservations in Alexandria. Cheap hotel rooms and discount b&b accommodation. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Many Alexandria hotels are shown with a photo gallery, details of the hotel grade, room descriptions, rates and availability, and also a map showing exactly where in Alexandria the hotel is located.
		Whatever your choice of hotel in Alexandria, we want you to be certain that your stay will be as trouble free and enjoyable as possible.
		All your comments about our Alexandria hotel listings and accommodation providers are very important and help us to better serve the needs of all our customers.
	www.hotellink.co.uk /docs/uk/scotland/dunbartonshire/alexandria/hotels001.htm (505 words)

	Virginia - Events for Alexandria (city)
		Observe the 258th birthday of Alexandria and the 231st birthday of the USA.
		Arts Safari is held in conjuction with the Alexandria Festival of the Arts to give children an exciting and different perspective on creating art.
		Poe in Alexandria at The Lyceum: Alexandria Oct 30-31
	www.virginia.org /events/rss/locality/rssLocEvents_Alexandriacity.xml (1666 words)

	Clans of Scotland U.S.A.
		Celebrating 45 years, the Clans of Scotland was formed in Alexandria, Virginia in 1962 as a way of promoting good fellowship among those people residing in the Washington area, and beyond, who are interested in Scottish culture.
		We also sponsor and work a Clans of Scotland tent at numerous Maryland and Virginia Scottish games and Celtic festivals.
		The "second sight" possessed by the Highlanders in Scotland is actually a foreknowledge of future events.
	www.clansofscotland.org (202 words)

	Alexandria Methodist Church home page
		Our actual location is in the town of Alexandria in the Royal Burgh
		The Church in Alexandria is a member of the Glasgow Methodist Circuit and the local ecumenical
		Centre photograph: Alexandria Methodist Church from the front.
	members.aol.com /alexmethchurch/index/Alexandria_Mex.html (86 words)

	Tourist Information for Alexandria :: Yes Scotland Gazetteer :: YesScotland.com
		Scotland > West of Scotland > Dunbartonshire > Alexandria
		Together with Bonhill and Renton, Alexandria used to be a major bleaching and manufacturing town on the River Leven just south of Balloch at the southern end of Loch Lomond in Dunbartonshire.
		Alexandria is very close to the new Loch Lomond National Park and a shopping trip to Alexandria should form part of a day out to the Loch or the hills.
	www.yesscotland.com /region83cos.php (129 words)

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