Gatehouse of Fleet
This evening, I am reporting on my visit earlier today to the scenic town of Gatehouse of Fleet (pop 984) in southern Scotland. Location is 32 miles SW of Dumfries and close to the Anglo-Scottish border. I found Gatehouse a fascinating experience with the 'old town' district full of interesting architecture much of it from the Georgian period of late 18th-early 19th century. Many of these significant buildings were probably built with proceeds of wealth generated by the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. Activities and industries included four cotton mills, a busy port constructed on the banks of a canalised river (the Fleet), a gas works, tannery and soap works. Here is a selection of images: Former tannery, now a grocery store. Everybody undertakes one of these trips! Local landscape Parish Church Clock Tower dating from 1871 Colourful shop Hotel Place of business of former tailor Public space in town centre Entrance to former town hall Heavy restored for derelict hot...