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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Clan Lundin / Lundie
April 1603 in the lands and Barony of Balgonie, the lands of Pitlochie and Bannachtie, the lands of Denekery and Drumdeill in the Barony of Pitgornow and the land of Innerleven (alias Couldcottis) in the Barony of Methill; all in the Sheriffdom of Fife.
Robert Lundin of Balgonie, son and heir to the former Robert, was the last of the house of Balgonie, for he had no male issue, and he alienated his estate to Alexander the first Earl of leven, who was designated of Balgonie, till he was raised to the honour of Earl in the year 1640.
Balgonie Castle is the ruin of an early 15th century tower, set at the NW angle of a later enclosure, the north east sides of which consist of ranges of outbuildings and the entrance to which is covered by a banquette and ditch, probably not earlier than the 17th century.
www.electricscotland.com /WEBCLANS/htol/lundin7.html   (3674 words)

  
 Heraldry - Balgonie Castle, Fife
Sir Alexander Leslie of Balgonie, 1st Earl of Leven and Lord Balgonie, was descended from the Leslies of Balquain, a major branch of Clan Leslie.
The Balfours of Balgonie were Cadets of Balfour of Balbirnie and ultimately Balfour of Dovan (who had gained Dovan by marriage to a daughter of Sibbald of Balgonie).
That of Morris of Balgonie & Eddergoll has in the hoist the St. Andrew's cross, of five tracts Argent and Vert, over which is placed the crest, a Scots pine tree Proper between two roses Gules Barbed and seeded Proper, and in the fly in letters Sable his Motto "Truth and Chivalry".
www.balgonie-castle.com /main/heraldry.htm   (802 words)

  
 Balgonie Castle in Scotland - Wedding Venue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Balgonie Castle's 14th century candlelit Chapel is now accepted as one of the most romantic wedding venues in Scotland.
Balgonie was the first venue in Fife to be granted a Civil Marriage Licence.
As Balgonie Castle is their home, the Laird, Lady and Younger of Balgonie are there to supervise every aspect of your wedding, ensuring that you have the most memorable and perfect day possible.
www.hitched.co.uk /indexserver/ven3094.asp   (362 words)

  
 Balgonie Castle & Mary, Queen of Scots, Book your wedding in a Scottish Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The name Balgonie means "settlement of the smiths" and derives from a form of Gaelic used in Fife between 900 and 1200AD.The first recorded Lairds were the Sibbalds.
The present Laird of Balgonie has beautifully restored a great part of the castle, and will treat the visitor to a most interesting tour of the property.Raymond Morris is also a retired heraldic painter and wood carver, and examples of his work can be admired all through the castle.
Mary, Queen of Scots may have used this chapel when she stayed at Balgonie in 1565, before moving on to Wemyss Castle where she met Darnley for the first time since her arrival in Scotland.
www.marie-stuart.co.uk /Castles/Balgonie.htm   (810 words)

  
 Balgonie Castle Investigation Feb 05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The magnificent sandstone residence of Raymond Morris, the much-honoured Laird of Balgonie and Eddergoll, is one of the finest 14th century towers in Scotland.
Balgonie's 14th century candlelight Chapel is now accepted as one of the most romantic wedding venues in Scotland, and has been host to a wide range of international bridal couples.
Balgonie is pretty sure that he has at least nine ghosts in the Castle and they all do have witness testimony from different sources.
www.ghostclub.org.uk /balgonie.htm   (2704 words)

  
 Uktravel.com - Castle Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Balgonie castle can be found in the centre of Fife, it is classed as one of the finest 14th century towers in Scotland.
It was probably built by Sir Thomas Sibbald of Balgonie, Lord High Treasurer of Scotland.
The 1st Earl of Leven and Lord Balgonie, was the most famous Laird of Balgonie, also known as Sir Alexander Leslie, he was Field Marshall to the Swedish Crown, serving in the first twenty years of the Thirty Years War.
www.uktravel.com /castlecontent.asp?timeID=Balgonie&offset=0   (209 words)

  
 Balgonie Scotia A.F.C.
Welcome to the Balgonie Scotia A.F.C. Enjoy your visit, be sure to look around.
With a history dating back over 100 years, the Balgonie Scotia are one of the oldest, and proudest clubs in the world.
Currently under a faze of transition, with the recent transition of an under 19 squad, and an under 15 squad for the start of next season, the club are looking to the future.
damian99uk.tripod.com   (104 words)

  
 Historical perspective for Coaltown of Balgonie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Balgonie proper or Milton of Balgonie stands on the left bank of the river Leven, 1½ mile ESE of Markinch station; and has a post office under Markinch, and a former chapel of ease, with 650 sittings, erected in 1875 into a quoad sacra church.
Flax-mills are adjacent, and form three sides of a rectangle, 160 by 140 feet.-Coalton of Balgonie village stands near the North British railway, 1½ mile S of Markinch, and has two suburbs called West Coalton and Lady's Square.
Leslie, the celebrated Presbyterian general, died at Balgonie in 1661.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory116.html   (405 words)

  
 Balgonie, Saskatchewan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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Balgonie is a town in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada, 23 km east of Regina beside the Trans-Canada Highway.
This page was last modified 20:06, 3 July 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Balgonie,_Saskatchewan   (52 words)

  
 Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Balgonie Castle
Leaving the Fife coast road, and cutting inland towards the new town of Glenrothes, Balgonie Castle is off the main road at Milton of Balgonie, overlooking the river Leven.
It was in a poor state of repair in the 1950s but has been restored by the "Laird of Balgonie" and the owner not only escorts visitors around his castle, he hires it out as a romantic setting for weddings and other functions.
He was imprisoned in the Tower of London but the intervention of the Queen of Sweden saved his life and he died at Balgonie in 1661.
www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitbalgonie.htm   (350 words)

  
 Balgonie Realtor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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aboutagent.com /reca/sk/sk39.html   (356 words)

  
 Balgonie home for sale by owner. Balgonie, Saskatchewan FSBO house for sale.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Listing your Balgonie home for sale by owner is quick and easy.
In as little as 10 minutes you could be selling your Balgonie home for sale by owner on-line.
With real estate agent commissions averaging $10,000 in locations like Balgonie, you owe it to yourself to check out the for sale by owner method.
www.homesellcanada.com /SK/Balgonie.cfm   (191 words)

  
 Balgonie Elementary School
Balgonie Elementary is one of 2 schools in the town of Balgonie, located 30 kilometres east of Regina on the Trans Canada Highway.
Building expansion, brought about by a recent transition from a K-6 to K-8 school, has resulted in an outstanding facility.
Great pride is also taken in a locally developed school-wide course on courtesy and respect education.
www.qvsd.ca /school_profiles/bes.htm   (133 words)

  
 Balgonie Country House Hotel - Ballater - Balgonie Country House Hotel reviews - TripAdvisor
Balgonie Country House Hotel - Ballater - Balgonie Country House Hotel reviews - TripAdvisor
What was your experience with Balgonie Country House?
Edwardian Country House set in 4 acres of gardens on the outskirts of Ballater.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g190738-d218160-Reviews-Balgonie_Count...   (284 words)

  
 Bookkeeping.YourCitySites.com - bookkeeping Balgonie Saskatchewan
If you are a home business owner in Balgonie Saskatchewan and are looking for a professional bookkeeping service, then you have found the right place.
We offer bookkeeping service to home businesses in the Balgonie area.
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