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Today is 28th May 2024 .

Wikishire is where you may find the best of Britain and Ireland. Wikishire is where you are; whether you are on the Shetland islands or the South Shetland Islands, or the places between, Wikishire is a growing guide on all you need to know about the British and Irish lands. Tell the world what you love about your home. Each shire, from Kent to Kerry is here, with ever-growing detail; if your town or village is not in Wikishire, or if something important is missed out, then log on, then - Add it and Edit We also have an interactive map of the counties of the British Isles.

Today's featured image is: Floors Castle, Roxburghshire Floors Castle Floors Castle, in Roxburghshire, is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. It stands beside the River Tweed, with fine views across to the Cheviot Hills. The house was built in the 1720s for John Ker, 1st Duke of Roxburghe, possibly incorporating an earlier tower house. In the 19th century it was embellished with turrets and battlements by William Playfair for the 6th Duke. (Read more)

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