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  Rutherglen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rutherglen (said: Rhu-ther-glehn) comes from the Gaelic An Ruadh Ghleann - "the red valley".
Rutherglen is a large village located within the suburbs of the city of Glasgow, Scotland near the town of Cambuslang.
Rutherglen, along with most of the towns encircling the city, are now just dormitory suburbs of Glasgow.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rutherglen   (164 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Rutherglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen and Hamilton West is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Rutherglen is an ancient royal burgh (believed to be the oldest in Scotland) having been granted a royal charter in 1126 by King David I. Rutherglen, along with most of the towns encircling the city, are now just dormitory suburbs of Glasgow.
When Rutherglen High School opened in 1962 the building was threatened with demolition but was preserved owing to the efforts of the local historical society which set up a local history museum display in the front room with a Victorian schoolroom recreated in another.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rutherglen   (1439 words)

  
 Rutherglen, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rutherglen is a small town in northeastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales.
The town was named after the Scottish town of Rutherglen which lies just outside Glasgow.
Rutherglen Tokay and Muscat by influential USA wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rutherglen,_Australia   (294 words)

  
 Walkabout - Rutherglen
Rutherglen was declared a municipality in September 1862.
Rutherglen was declared a shire in 1871 and, despite the post-goldrush struggle, the town proved viable.
The Tastes of Rutherglen Gourmet Getaway unfolds over ten days at the district's wineries in March, the Winery Walkabout is held on the Queen's Birthday weekend in June at the local wineries and in Rutherglen's main street.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICRutherglen.shtml   (4387 words)

  
 Rutherglen Victoria - Accredited Visitor Info Site - Rutherglen Muscat - Muscat of Rutherglen
Rutherglen Muscats are classified under four descriptions that mark a progression in richness, complexity and intensity of flavour.
Rutherglen Muscat — is the foundation of the style; displaying the fresh raisin aromas, rich fruit, clean spirit and great length of flavour on the palate which are the mark of all the Muscats of Rutherglen.
Rutherglen Muscat is a wonderful and versatile accompaniment to food, and the many styles of Muscat produced in the region allow innovative combinations of wine and food.
www.rutherglenvic.com /rutherglen-muscat   (897 words)

  
 Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen is a town bordering on the city of Glasgow, Scotland.
Rutherglen was an ancient Royal Burgh having been given a royal charter in 1126 by David I.
Rutherglen Academy Pictures Included with the photographic gallery are a guest book and a teacher memories section.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Rutherglen,_Glasgow,_Scotland.html   (1060 words)

  
 RUTHERGLEN - LoveToKnow Article on RUTHERGLEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen was erected into a royal burgh by David I. in 1126.
It was kept in good repair till after the battle of Langside (1568), when it was burnt by order of the regent Moray.
In 1679 the Covenanters published their "Declaration and Testimony" at Rutherglen prior to the battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Brig (1679).
62.1911encyclopedia.org /R/RU/RUTHERGLEN.htm   (473 words)

  
 Rambles Round Glasgow - Rutherglen and Cathkin
Rutherglen consists principally of one street, which lies in a direction nearly east and west, and is about half-a-mile in length.
Rutherglen has long been famed for its horse and cattle fairs, seven of which are held on the main street of the burgh annually, and generally attract considerable crowds of buyers and sellers from all parts of the country.
The old road from Rutherglen to Kilbride passed over the braes of Cathkin, and in our boyish days a considerable extent of their surface was patent to ramblers from that burgh and from Glasgow.
www.electricscotland.com /History/glasgow/rutherglen.htm   (4293 words)

  
 Rutherglen, Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen is a rural township in north-eastern Victoria about 8 km.
Rutherglen is in the Wahgunyah pastoral run taken up by John Foord in 1841.
Rutherglen's census populations were 616 (1871), 1,745 (1911), 1,436 (1933) 1,177 (1971) and 1,904 (1996).
www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/rutherglen.html   (879 words)

  
 Seppelt | Our Wines | Fortified | Rutherglen Muscat & Tokay
DP 63 Grand Rutherglen Muscat - The Seppelt DP 63 Grand Rutherglen Muscat is sourced from premium parcels of extremely ripe fruit and aged in small oak casks to create a wine of incredible richness, complexity and depth of flavour with a long, lingering finish.
DP 57 Grand Rutherglen Tokay - The Seppelt DP 57 Grand Rutherglen Tokay is sourced from premium parcels of fruit and aged in small oak casks to produce a wine with luscious toffee honey flavours, rich aged complexity and lingering length.
GR 113 Rare Rutherglen Muscat - During the outstanding Rutherglen vintage of 1983 a parcel of fruit with amazing intensity of flavour and reaching an incredible ripeness of 36° Baume was identified and set aside for ageing in small oak casks.
www.seppelt.com /wines/muscats.html   (503 words)

  
 Rutherglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen received the title of Royal Burgh in 1126 by Royal Charter from King David I of Scotland who ruled from 1124 - 1153, and was an important center for trading long before Glasgow.
In the 19th century Rutherglen was widely known for the many horse fairs which were held regularly in the town, hence the reason for the extremely wide pavements and main street, still existing today.
In 1679, the Covenanters, a group of Presbyterians bound by oath to sustain each other in the defense of their religion, signed the "Rutherglen Declaration" to support the Protestant effort to seize power in Scotland, and around 1500 of them marched to engage the Government Dragoons at Drumclog.
homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.rundell/Rutherglen.htm   (393 words)

  
 The Lions Club Of Rutherglen Home Page
The Lions Club Of Rutherglen was Chartered in November 1974
We meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at "The Old Rutherglen Railway Station".
The Club extends an invitation to you to attend one of its dinner meetings as aguest, and without obligation.
www.angelfire.com /la2/lionsrutherglen   (102 words)

  
 Rutherglen Academy Pictures
Rutherglen lies on the outskirts of Glasgow and is the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland.
It is a focal point for the neighbouring communities of Cambuslang, Halfway, Burnside, Cathkin, Springhall, Fernhill, Spittal, Bankhead and Toryglen - a satellite housing estate along to the west - as well as Carmunnock, a sleepy village snuggling to the south on the other side of the Cathkin Braes.
With the advent of comprehensive education, Rutherglen Academy ceased to exist in June 1970.
rutherglenacademy.net   (220 words)

  
 Rutherglen
The Rutherglen was one of 29 R-class sleepers cars built in 1929 to re-outfit the Trans-Canada Limited.
The Rutherglen and its 28 sister cars were used on these new Trans-Canada's for only the 1929 and 1930 seasons.
In 1979, it was found by the Museum, and CP Hotels donated the car and its transport to Cranbrook in 1980.
www.crowsnest.bc.ca /tcltd/rutherglen01.html   (1010 words)

  
 Rutherglen
Tastes of Rutherglen, another festive event, is held over the Victorian Labour Day weekend in mid-March; at this time some of the best local restaurants guest-star at the wineries, in a celebration of fine food and wine.
Rutherglen is a popular weekend getaway from Melbourne, so accommodation can be hard to find at that time; during the week you’ll have no problem.
RUTHERGLEN WINE SHOW (September) The Rutherglen Wine Show is the oldest in the country and offers visitors to participate in the dinner and taste the entries.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/rutherglen.asp   (515 words)

  
 The INN HOUSE Guide to the Rutherglen region
Rutherglen is home to some of the greatest, most unique wines in the world.
The Rutherglen district was first settled in the late 1830s by John Foord and John Crisp.
Rutherglen’s first fortunes were gleaned from gold and the museum explains the history of the area with working demonstrations of gold panning, dolly pot crushing, cradling and battery operation.
www.innhouse.com.au /touring/rutherglen.htm   (794 words)

  
 RL BULLER Winery
He is a member of the Winemaker’s of Rutherglen, the Rutherglen Muscat Network, the Rutherglen export group and the Vignerons Association.
Since the first grapes were harvested at Rutherglen in the 1850’s, connoisseurs of fine fortified wines in Australia and the United Kingdom have recognized the Muscats of the region as wines of unsurpassed richness.
The Rutherglen vignerons have learned exactly how to extract the very best from their Muscat grapes, picking one block of vines early, or managing the yields of another through the use of selective pruning, or leaving another block of vines to mature long into autumn to gain maximum sugar and flavor.
www.southernstarz.com /vineyard.cfm?preview=125   (674 words)

  
 Rutherglen information & attractions - Travel Victoria: accommodation, attractions, tours
Rutherglen is located north of Wangaratta and west of Wodonga, just 10 kilometres from the Murray River at the state border towns of Wahgunyah and Corowa.
Originally a gold-mining town of the mid-1800s, Rutherglen has since developed into a major wine producing area, with 17 wineries all located within a short drive from the town centre.
The Rutherglen Wine Experience Visitor Information Centre, located in the town centre on Main Street, offers displays of the town's rich history, how wines are made, and comprehensive tourist information.
www.travelvictoria.com.au /rutherglen   (239 words)

  
 The History of Rutherglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Main Street of Rutherglen was established and staked claims were selling for 10 pounds per foot.
By January 1861 Rutherglen had it's own newspaper, three schools, a police station, and a large selection of shops lining the main street from end to end.
The Rutherglen Wine District is one of Australia's oldest wine regions.
www.visitrutherglen.com.au /html/history.html   (657 words)

  
 Rutherglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Rutherglen - Established in the 1850's and located near the banks of the famous Murray River, the townships of Rutherglen and Wahgunyah have a rich history in gold and wine.
The Rutherglen Wine Region - Rutherglen in North East Victoria is a distinctive viticultural region with a continuos family winemaking history of over 140 years.
The Rutherglen Wine Region is quite small, a golden triangle immediately surrounding the townships of Rutherglen and Wahgunyah.
www.pfeifferwines.com.au /rutherglen.htm   (462 words)

  
 RUTHERGLEN
Rutherglen is an old mining town, whose main attraction now is its fabulous wines.
Rutherglen is also a major festival centre in Victoria, with several different festivals held each year.
Tastes of Rutherglen is held in March, the Winery Walkabout is held in June, the Tour de Muscat is held in early November, and the Winemakers' Legends Weekend is held in mid-November.
www.australianexplorer.com /rutherglen.htm   (166 words)

  
 Wine Industry Jobs - Employer Profiles
Rutherglen is one of Australia’s oldest wine producing areas.
Rutherglen Estates has committed to establishing itself as the modern face of the region offering leading edge international wine styles spiced with tradition.
Rutherglen Estates has exported over 27000 cases to the UK and is making a start into Asia.
www.wineindustryjobs.com.au /public.php?page=empprof&empid=184   (267 words)

  
 About Rutherglen - Tommy McAvoy - MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Rutherglen Castle (the site of which is the present day Castle Street) was one of the key fortresses in the Wars of Independence, changing hands several times before Edward Bruce (brother of Robert the Bruce) finally took it from the English in 1313.
It was during this period that Rutherglen’s prime landmark, the magnificent Town Hall, was built.
Today, Rutherglen has a population of around 33,000 and is home to a number of large companies and major employers.
www.tommymcavoy.labour.co.uk /ViewPage.cfm?Page=13065   (414 words)

  
 Overview of Rutherglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
A southeastern suburb of the Greater Glasgow conurbation, Rutherglen lies to the south of the River Clyde, 2 miles (3 km) east of the city centre and northwest of Cambuslang.
Rutherglen was incorporated into Glasgow in 1975 but became part of South Lanarkshire in 1996.
Rutherglen transformed from a handloom weaving and mining village in the early 19th Century into a shipbuilding centre with the arrival of the firm of Thomas Seath in 1856.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst417.html   (354 words)

  
 Janis Hughes MSP - Working for the communities of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Kings Park and Toryglen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Royal Burgh of Rutherglen has a population of 34,064, while Cambuslang has a population of 19,983 according to the 1997 Voluntary Population Survey.
In the last quarter of the year 2000-2001, recorded crime in the Glasgow Rutherglen constituency fell by 7.9%, this was a fall of 285 recorded crimes, from 3605 to 3320.
In the 1999 elections for members of the Scottish Parliament, Janis Hughes won the 14th highest majority to be elected as MSP for Glasgow Rutherglen with a majority of 7287.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /janishughes/demographic.html   (698 words)

  
 Rutherglen Estates
The Rutherglen Estates wine range is inspired by the region’s traditional styles and its climatic suitability for growing the classic grape varieties of both France’s Rhone Valley and Italy.
Fittingly, the Rutherglen Estates vineyards are home to plantings of Durif, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Viognier and Marsanne.
The varieties grown on the Rutherglen Estates vineyards have been selected after careful research into the best varieties for the region.
www.rutherglenestates.com.au   (220 words)

  
 Rutherglen - Australian wine regions - Wine Diva Australia
Rutherglen in the North East Victoria Zone is an important producer of fortified wines and red table wine.
Cafes and restaurants serve local produce including trout and there are some very substantial places to stay and cellar doors to visit.
Rutherglen wine tours for wine country travel at its best
www.winediva.com.au /regions/rutherglen.asp   (291 words)

  
 Rutherglen wine region
The region is centred around the town of Rutherglen and is bounded on the north by the Murray River.
Unlike many other Victorian wine regions, Rutherglen escaped the Phyloxera pest, and was able to survive the fall in popularity of table wines by developing a specialty in fortified wine.
In this article he describes how he softens the tannins in Rutherglen Durif by using a longer period of maceration.
www.vinodiversity.com /rutherglen.html   (414 words)

  
 Rutherglen - North East Valleys Food and Wine Victoria
A rich history and a vibrant future; it was the early 1860s when vineyards were first planted around Rutherglen, and in most cases they are still in the original families.
Strong traditions and a love of grape growing and fine wine means you'll meet third, fourth and fifth generation winemakers whose children are joining the family business, bringing with them unbridled enthusiasm and the latest ideas and techniques.
Durif is unique to the area and is one of the rich, robust reds Rutherglen is famous for.
www.northeastvalleys.info /rutherglenregion.shtml   (263 words)

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