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The Queen's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon, but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. Benjamin Tindall Architects were appointed project architects for the new Queen’s Gallery in October 1999. Their central visual theme was a celebration of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, expressed through a series of arches and screens that lead visitors from the Gallery entrance to the exhibition spaces beyond. Their design complements the original 19th-century architecture, elements of which were incorporated into the new spaces. Unsympathetic later internal alterations were removed, and a new exposed steel and concrete floor inserted to reflect the original ‘gallery’ of the Church. A new stone arched entrance was created at the centre of the Horse Wynd frontage, opposite the new Scottish Parliament building. The use of a stone archway, with a courtyard beyond, is a traditional entrance device in Scottish architecture. The main walling is of Catcastle stone, the dressed work and lettering is of Stainton stone and the base is of Kenmay granite. ‘THE QUEEN’S GALLERY’ lettering above the entrance is the work of John Neilson, a calligrapher and carver. The letters were cut from single pieces of stone. Above sits Scotland’s heraldic lion, designed by Jill Watson. The lion sedant is based on a small red lion that sits at the feet of Mary, Queen of Scots on her tomb in Westminster Abbey. (The Palace of Holyroodhouse was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots.) The monumental entrance doors of oak have gilded bronze hinges by Jill Watson. Continuing the heraldic theme, the main hinges are decorated with the Scottish lion and unicorn. The beasts are set against the adjacent urban scene of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the rural scene of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags. The upper hinges are made as golden boughs of flowering native trees – chestnut and laburnum, oak, rowan and hawthorn. The stone archway is decorated with a carved and gilded garland of Scottish flowers, including daisies and thistles, created by Graciela Ainsworth, an Edinburgh-based sculptor, carver and conservator. Over the old entrance to the former church is a stained-glass window by Christian Shaw. The design shows a perspective drawing of the interior of a gallery. At night, the shape of the archway is reflected by the glass lights by Keiko Mukaide set into the paving. The artist has given the tiles a water flow pattern, mirroring the stream of visitors walking in and out of the Gallery. Inside, the reception desk by Hamid van Koten is made from curved pieces of Scottish elm with kilned glass and patinated copper. The pendant lights were designed and made in Edinburgh by Ingrid Phillips. Dividing the reception from the main Gallery area is a patterned glass screen by Jacqueline Poncelet. The screen’s bronze handles by Jill Watson incorporate figures looking at art in a gallery. The dramatic central stair of native timber leads to the Gallery spaces above. The complex shape was designed by the architects with Charles Taylor Woodwork, who were responsible for the construction. Lights set into the first floor illuminate the curved balustrading.
All aboard for Westeros! We start the day by travelling along the Causeway Coastal Route through beautiful coastal towns, including Ballycastle, which Game of Thrones fans will know as home to the actors who play Lady Catelyn Stark and Varys! Main stops include: Cushendun - where we visit the Cave which featured Melisandre giving birth to the shadow assassin! Ballintoy Harbour is the next port of call, where Theon Greyjoy cames back to Pyke Harbour. This is so recognisable there has even been a plaque erected! Giant’s Causeway – you can’t come this far without visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Sie Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge - you can't be so close and not fit in a visit to the Ropebridge - but please don't do a Balon Greyjoy! Larrybane - where Renly swears to Lady Stark that he will avenge Ned's death, but meets his end at the hands of the shadow assassin conjured up in those caves you visited in Cushendun. The Dark Hedges – Possibly the most recognisable of the locations where Arya Stark makes her escape down The Kings Road. There is a lot of walking on what are sometimes uneven surfaces during this tour, and it therefore requires moderate fitness levels. Please come dressed appropriately for not only the season, but also for the activity. Seats on our coach tours are limited, so Book Now to reserve your spot.
Quite the opposite of the bright lights and poker chips of Las Vegas but no less exciting enjoy the Wild West Horseback Ride and Sunset BBQ from ShowTickets.com
The Park to Park Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to BOTH Universal Studios Florida® AND Islands of Adventure® on the same day for the duration of the base ticket. Ticket is valid for any 2 or 3 calendar days during a seven (7) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. This ticket also includes seven (7) consecutive calendar days of admission to the paid entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk® which commences and includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. The Official Universal Orlando® Resort App puts the whole resort right in the palm of your hand. From real time wait times for all rides and attractions to a GPS guide with photos to show which way to go, it’s the must-have essential to make your trip even more epic. DOWNLOAD FREE! THE OFFICIAL UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT APP Finding Your Favorite Attractions Create your own Favorites list and see info, directions and wait times. Guests with visual disabilities can access VoiceOver support for iPhone and Talkback for Android to enhance their in-park experience. Access ride, show, and attraction wait times outside the parks whenever, wherever. Getting Around the Resort Locate all restrooms in the parks and CityWalk®, including family restrooms. Set a parking reminder to find your car by section, level and row. Find info on all on-site hotels, dining and shopping. Locate and get photo directions to ATMs, Lost & Found, lockers, and First Aid stations. Share your experience on Facebook and Twitter. NOTE: Guide Me photo navigation features are only available when visiting Universal Orlando® Resort
Sprachen: Die Audio Guide Beatles Story wurde von John Lennon's sister Julia zusammengestellt und eingesprochen. Es gibt ihn in auf brasilianisch, gnglisch, französisch, deutsch, itlienisch, japanisch, mandarin, polnisch, Rrussisch und spanisch. Rollstühle: Die Ausstellung ist barrierefrei. Wegen der Sicherheitsbestimmungen könnnen aber nur drei Rollstühle glichzeitig im Museum sein. Ein Stadard-Rollstühl ist verfügbar. Sie können ihn vorab telefonisch reservieren unter +44 (0) 151 709 1963. Zeichensprache: Falls Sie Erklärungen in Zeichensprache wünschen, rufen Sie vorher an:on +44 (0) 151 709 1963
Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet! It’s an exciting time here at SEA LIFE Blackpool with the launch of an amazing new feature! Join us in 2015 and get closer than ever before in... Stingray Adventure Immerse yourself in the mysterious and graceful world of the stingrays. Meet the beautiful Honeycomb Whiptail Rays, Cownose Rays, Blue Spotted Stingrays and Zebra Sharks as you explore the tropical reef through underwater tunnels. Be careful not to get wet as you venture through their underwater world! A close up and memorable experience you will not want to miss.