Saturday February 24Th 2024

[Peterrabbit]

Border towns and villages.                     A lot of oil might be needed to open the gates.

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Closing date 31st march

[Captain2]

see what you think here

https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Quizzes-and-Puzzles/Question1863736.html

[Peterrabbit]

Thanks for link captain2 but I don't see how the answer fits

[Captain2]

No, I don't either Peter. I just linked to that answer for you - perhaps some research may shed some light on it.

[TheWinner]

I don't know this, but on googling, it apears that The Bear Gates of Traquair have been closed since 1745. See here.........

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-bear-gates-of-traquair-scottish-borders-scotland

[Hazlinny]

Yes, Winner - I used to live about 4 miles from Traquair House.

[Captain2]

^^^ I've still got a bottle of beer from Traquair House, bought it about 40 years ago! Don't think I'll bother drinking it though. ;0)))

[Peterrabbit]

Thanks everyone.i ll go with that answer

[galasalmon]

Yes it is Traquair .and the reason is in an answer that was given .