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Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish garden with beach that was named 'best seaside garden' in the country
Just a short walk from the attraction is a stunning bay. Scotland is home to countless idyllic and colourful gardens. If you are looking for a day out in picturesque surroundings, you can't go wrong with any of them. However, for something that extra bit special, the country also features many gardens nestled along the coast. A seaside garden is perfect for those looking to enjoy some spectacular coastal scenery. As reported by the Daily Record, the best seaside gardens in Scotland were recently named by Discover Scottish Gardens. Among the gardens that were singled out by the experts is Arbigland House and Gardens in Dumfries and Galloway. Arbigland House is an 18th century mansion located just outside of the village of Kirkbean. It is surrounded by 24 acres of woodland gardens. The house was constructed in the Classical Adams-style by William Craik, who introduced the Agricultural Revolution to Scotland. Those visiting the estate's lovely gardens can book a tour of the house's incredible and historic principal rooms. According to the Arbigland House and Gardens website, a lot of the trees that line the Broad Walk from the main house are more than 200 years old. At the end of the walk, there is a picturesque viewpoint across to the Lake District fells. While the gardens are primarily made up of woodland, there are a few formal sections. These include a Sunken Garden with roses and a Pavilion that was built by Italian Prisoners of War. Elsewhere, there is a Sundial Garden. Here visitors can find a sundial that dates back to 1815 and commemorates the Battle of Waterloo. Other scenic spots in the grounds are the Well Head Garden and the Japanese Garden. The former is home to unusual plants and trees, while the Japanese Garden features a variety of acers and cherries. The gardens run all the way down from the mansion to a beach that offers panoramic views across the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian Hills. As well as being recognised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the House and Gardens won a Travellers' Choice Award in 2024. According to the travel guidance platform, it is also one of the best days out around Dumfries. Arbigland House and Gardens has also received very positive feedback from day trippers. On Google, the attraction has a rating of 4.8 out of five based on 49 reviews. One tourist posted: "Lovely peaceful gardens and walks. Staff very helpful and friendly, especially Wayne." Another wrote: "Beautiful garden and a must to visit if you are in the area. There is seating by the beach carved out of logs so it's a great place to sit and have your lunch."
Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful UK island you can walk to looks 'belongs in the Mediterranean'
Enveloped in a rich history and surrounded by sub-tropical gardens, Brits can actually walk from the beach over to this stunning island in just 15 minutes during low-tide An 'enchanting' island set back from golden beaches and cobalt waters feels worlds away from the UK, but is just half a mile from the mainland. Often touted as a dupe of the iconic Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, this tiny isle wouldn't look out of place in the balmy waters of the Mediterranean. Instead, it lies in Mount's Bay near Penzance, Cornwall, in England's unspoilt south coast. Crowned by its iconic medieval church and castle, Saint Michael's Mount - home to the St Aubyn family as well as a small community - is steeped in history, with the oldest buildings dating back to the 12th century. Inside the castle, you'll be able to spot a piece of Napoleon's coat worn at the Battle of Waterloo, a Samurai Warrior suit of armour, the sofa where Queen Victoria sat, and many more fascinating artefacts. "Immerse yourself in history, wonder at the architecture and discover the legend of Jack the Giant Killer," says Visit Cornwall, the area's official tourist board. "You can also explore the sub-tropical terraced garden and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount's Bay." Tickets are required to visit the island from April 13 all the way until September 12. Getting into the castle, which proudly perches atop the rocky hill, costs £16 for an adult and £8 for a child - while entrance to the gardens costs £12 and £6, respectively. There are also deals available for families, while children under five can enter both attractions for free. You can book a boat crossing over to the island, which costs just £3.20 for adults and £1.60 for those under 16. The journey only takes around five minutes, but passengers should arrive at the boat landing 30 minutes before their departure time. However, during low tide it is actually possible to walk across the causeway and reach the island on foot. The causeway - which begins on Marazion Beach - is only open for around four hours each day, depending on the weather, and takes around 15 minutes to walk. Located just over 300 miles from central London, it takes almost five hours to drive from the Big Smoke to Marazion. Alternatively, you can get a direct train from London Paddington to Penzance, which takes roughly the same amount of time - but is great for those without a car. If you're flexible with dates, you can grab single adult fares for around £70.50. After disembarking at Penzance, you'll have to get a 16-minute taxi ride over to Marazion, or catch the U4 bus towards Helston and Falmouth, and get off at Chymorvah. After the long journey, you may want to stay in Marazion overnight, which could be quite costly due to its high demand. For example, a weekend's stay (Friday, August 29-31) at the Godolphin Hotel will set you back a whopping £771. This is based on two adults sharing a Double Room with a balcony. For a much more affordable stay, check out the Marazion Hotel. Located right in front of Saint Michael's Mount. Featuring stylish rooms, a bar, and a restaurant, this stunning accommodation costs £442 on the exact same nights.
NZ Herald
12-07-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
All Blacks v France: Second test live updates from Wellington's Sky Stadium
All the action as the All Blacks host France at Wellington's Sky Stadium, kick-off 7:05pm. All Blacks v France second test - all you need to know All you need to know as Scott Robertson's side take on France in the second test of the series following the tight opening encounter. The French will be buoyed by their first test performance as they look to beat the All Blacks on home soil for the first time since 2009. However, they have never beaten the All Blacks in Wellington, a city named after the man who orchestrated one of France's most famous defeats at the Battle of Waterloo. Their poor record in the Capital includes a shock World Cup pool loss to Tonga in 2011. All Blacks v France history Played - 65 All Blacks won - 49 France won - 15 Draws - 1 All Blacks points scored - 1694 France points scored - 925 All Blacks v France - What happened last time in Wellington? 2018 - All Blacks 26 France 13 Benjamin Fall was sent off for clipping Beauden Barrett in the air in just the 11th minute and France were never going to upset the All Blacks with 14 men for the majority of the match. Joe Moody broke clear to run 23m to open the scoring, followed by another individual effort from Ben Smith, giving the home side a 14-3 lead after 20 minutes. Jordie Barrett, starting at fullback, scored on both sides of halftime to extend the lead to 26-6. France were twice denied tries by the TMO before eventually crossing over right on fulltime. The win secured the Dave Gallaher Trophy with a game in hand. France's record in Wellington 1961 - All Blacks 5 France 3 1968 - All Blacks 9 France 3 1987 - France 55 Romania 12 Advertise with NZME. 1999 - All Blacks 54 France 7 2001 - All Blacks 37 France 12 2007 - All Blacks 61 France 10 2009 - All Blacks 14 France 10 2011 - Tonga 19 France 14 2018 - All Blacks 26 France 13 Advertise with NZME. All Blacks v France line-ups All Blacks side: 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor (Vice-Captain), 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Tupou Vaa'i, 7. Ardie Savea (c), 8. Christian Lio-Willie, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Jordie Barrett (Vice-Captain), 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Rieko Ioane, 15. Will Jordan. Replacements: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Samipeni Finau, 20. Du'Plessis Kirifi, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23. Damian McKenzie. France side: France: 1. Baptiste Erdocio, 2. Gaetan Barlot (c), 3. Georges-Henri Colombe, 4. Joshua Brennan, 5. Matthias Halagahu, 6. Pierre Bochaton, 7. Jacobus Van Tonder, 8. Esteban Abadie, 9. Nolann Le Garrec, 10. Joris Segonds, 11. Emilien Gailleton, 12. Pierre-Louis Barassi, 13. Nicolas Depoortere, 14. Theo Attissogbe, 15. Leo Barré. Replacements: 16. Pierre Bourgarit, 17. Paul Mallez, 18. Regis Montagne, 19. Romain Taofifenua, 20. Cameron Woki, 21. Bastien Vergnes Taillefer, 22. Thilbault Daubagna, 23. Antoine Hastoy. Form guide (past five tests) All Blacks: W, W, L, W, W France: L, W, W, W, L The All Blacks have won seven of their last eight since back-to-back defeats in South Africa last year. Scott Robertson's winning percentage will reach 75% with a victory this week. All Blacks v France referee Christophe Ridley of England is in charge of the second test in Wellington. This will be his first All Blacks test, though Quinn Tupaea, Tupou Vaa'i, Ollie Norris, Samipeni Finau and Billy Proctor may remember him as he was in charge of a New Zealand under-20s defeat to Wales in 2019. Ridley's only test featuring France was a Six Nations clash last year when they drew with Italy. All Blacks v France TAB odds All Blacks: $1.16 Draw: $21 France: $5 Advertisement Advertise with NZME. All Blacks v France series schedule Saturday, July 5, All Blacks 31 France 27, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Saturday, July 12, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Sky Stadium, Wellington Saturday, July 19, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, FMG Stadium, Hamilton All Blacks v France - how to follow the action For live commentary of All Blacks v France, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio. Plus James McOnie & Mike Lane of The Alternative Commentary Collective will be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream. You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now.
NZ Herald
09-07-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson to name side for second test against France
Scott Robertson names his matchday 23 to face France in Wellington on Saturday All you need to know for second test The French will be buoyed by their first test performance as they look to beat the All Blacks on home soil for the first time since 2009. However, they have never beaten the All Blacks in Wellington, a city named after the man who orchestrated France's most famous naval defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Their poor record in the Capital includes a shock World Cup pool loss to Tonga in 2011. All Blacks v France history Played - 65 All Blacks won - 49 France won - 15 Draws - 1 All Blacks points scored - 1694 France points scored - 925 All Blacks v France - What happened last time in Wellington? 2018 - All Blacks 26 France 13 Benjamin Fall was sent off for clipping Beauden Barrett in the air in just the 11th minute and France were never going to upset the All Blacks with 14 men for the majority of the match. Joe Moody broke clear to run 23m to open the scoring, followed by another individual effort from Ben Smith, giving the home side a 14-3 lead after 20 minutes. Jordie Barrett, starting at fullback, scored on both sides of halftime to extend the lead to 26-6. France were twice denied tries by the TMO before eventually crossing over right on fulltime. The win secured the Dave Gallaher Trophy with a game in hand. France's record in Wellington 1961 - All Blacks 5 France 3 1968 - All Blacks 9 France 3 1987 - France 55 Romania 12 Advertise with NZME. 1999 - All Blacks 54 France 7 2001 - All Blacks 37 France 12 2007 - All Blacks 61 France 10 2009 - All Blacks 14 France 10 2011 - Tonga 19 France 14 2018 - All Blacks 26 France 13 Advertise with NZME. All Blacks v France line-ups All Blacks side: Named Thursday, 11.45am. Scott Barrett and Sevu Reece have already been ruled out. France side: Named Thursday, 7pm. All Blacks v France form guide (last five tests) All Blacks: W, W, L, W, W France: L, W, W, W, L Advertisement Advertise with NZME. The All Blacks have won seven of their last eight since back-to-back defeats in South Africa last year. Scott Robertson's winning percentage will reach 75% with a victory this week. All Blacks v France referee Christophe Ridley of England is in charge of the second test in Wellington. This will be his first All Blacks test, though Quinn Tupaea, Tupou Vaa'i, Ollie Norris, Samipeni Finau and Billy Proctor may remember him as he was in charge of a New Zealand under-20s defeat to Wales in 2019. Ridley's only test featuring France was a Six Nations clash last year when they drew with Italy. All Blacks v France TAB odds All Blacks: $1.16 Draw: $21 France: $5 All Blacks v France series schedule Saturday, July 5, All Blacks 31 France 27, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Saturday, July 12, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, Sky Stadium, Wellington Saturday, July 19, 7.05pm – All Blacks v France, FMG Stadium, Hamilton All Blacks v France - how to follow the action For live commentary of All Blacks v France, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio. Plus James McOnie & Mike Lane of The Alternative Commentary Collective will be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream. You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now. You can also find live updates at
Boston Globe
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A Napoleon from Long Island meets his Waterloo
'For me, it's not a problem,' Springuel said. 'But the public doesn't expect that from Napoleon,' he said. For the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, the organizers held their biggest reenactment in a decade, with 2,200 actors restaging the battle last weekend before 17,000 spectators. Advertisement Mark Schneider, born on Long Island, New York, secured the job over other would-be Napoleons, including from Belgium and Italy, in part because of his unrivaled ability to command respect on the battlefield, several organizers said. 'Even though it's 200-plus years later, they look to me as their Napoleon, and I look to them as my Grande Armée,' said Schneider, 55. For anyone who had an issue with his American accent, well, 'haters gonna hate,' said Schneider, who lives in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he works as a historian and professional actor. He added that Napoleon himself, born in Corsica, spoke French with an Italian accent (especially when angry), so 'it's very Napoleon to speak French with an accent.' Many of the reenactors' assignments aligned with their nationalities: German and Polish reenactors formed the Prussian battalions, British fought with the British, and French with the French. But there were exceptions: Portuguese reenactors studied Dutch phrases so they could follow their Dutch-speaking unit, Czech people fought with the French (the stylish uniforms were a draw, one said), and some Spaniards and Italians fought in a kilt-wearing Scottish battalion. Advertisement And then, of course, there was the American leader of the French army. Schneider has in recent years become the most sought-after Napoleon globally. 'I get more street cred, if you will, because I rose up through the ranks,' he said, referring to his start as a rank-and-file reenactment soldier. 'I didn't immediately make myself the emperor.' In 2015, for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, organizers chose a French Napoleon, Frank Samson, a lawyer in Paris. But Samson's retirement just after the battle sparked a search for replacements. For bigger anniversaries, like the 210th, organizers stage a larger event, while holding smaller reenactments in other years. Franky Simon, a reenactment organizer who played Napoleon's right-hand man, Marshal Michel Ney, said that organizers had to search far and wide for an emperor up to par for this year's battle. 'For small events, we take a local Napoleon, and for big events, we take Mark,' said Simon, a Belgian librarian, praising Schneider's equestrian skills. Last year, Jean-Gérald Larcin of Belgium played Napoleon for the pared down 209th anniversary. On Sunday morning, on a wheat field rented from a farmer, war reenactors and 100 horses staged the battle -- which lasted around 10 hours in real life -- in 90 minutes. One reenactor had to be assisted off the field because of the heat, made more trying by the woolen uniforms as temperatures soared into the high 80s. Advertisement At the time of the 1815 battle, the real Napoleon Bonaparte, 45, had recently left exile on Elba and returned to power. At Waterloo, on June 18, he faced a coalition of European armies, led by Britain's Duke of Wellington and Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher of Prussia. More than 60,000 men were killed, wounded or captured in the battle, which ended Napoleon's reign and France's quest to dominate Europe. In a speech at the start to hundreds of reenactors, Michael Haynes, who played a British general, tied Waterloo to modern events. 'We are going to remind the world of how that tyrant was stopped and pulled down,' he said of Napoleon. 'We will encourage Europe and the world that there is hope when faced with oppression.' Haynes spent the nights leading up to the battle camping in one of the hundreds of tents erected a few miles from the French army's encampment. (He confessed that he slept on an air bed, not a wooden and canvas one, like some of the most dedicated reenactors). While the mood among the allied forces before the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 was reported to have been anxious, the encampment last week was lively. Alcohol flowed freely, and drinking songs lasted until the early hours. When, at 7 a.m. one day, someone started playing bagpipes, shouts of 'shut up,' with expletives, could be heard from the tent of an annoyed reenactor trying to sleep, according to Mair Mason, from Birmingham, England, who played a friend of the Duke of Wellington's wife. As for Schneider, after 20 years of leading the French army into mock battles across Europe, he plans to pass the baton following his career-crowning performance at Waterloo. Advertisement 'There are a bunch of Napoleons popping up left and right,' he said. 'I want to give them an opportunity. Whether they be the Polish Napoleon, the Dutch Napoleon, or the Belgian.' Or maybe, one day, Napoleon will be French again. This article originally appeared in
