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The House of Binns

A historic country house that dates back to the 17th century. Visitors are welcomed to explore the house and its gardens.

Set in beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this fascinating laird’s house has been home to the Dalyells' for over 400 years. Admire the rich collection of paintings, furniture and porcelain, or enjoy a tranquil woodland walk to the tower for a panoramic view of central Scotland.

The present house was built in 1612 by Thomas Dalyell, an Edinburgh merchant who made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London. Thomas’s son, General Tam Dalyell, formed the legendary regiment of Royal Scots Greys. There are many mementos of him in the house, as well as colourful legends about his dealings with the Devil to discover.

A warm welcome awaits visitors at the home of the Dalyells', with rooms rich in family history and personality – access to the house is by guided tour only.  Access to the house can be arranged by calling 01506 830175 for further details. 

Outside, there is extensive landscaped parkland to explore, which has sheep, cattle and a peafowl colony of about 30. Children can take the challenge to find a peacock, or a peacock-related item in each room of the house. The grounds remain open all year.

This place is run by the National Trust for Scotland

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The house is open for pre-booked tours only but visitors are welcome to explore the extensive landscaped parkland on one of the waymarked trails.

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The House of the Binns offers level access to the ground floor, but the upper storey is inaccessible for wheelchairs. The surroundings feature smooth tarmac drives and pathways, with available Blue Badge parking. Assistance dogs are welcome in both the house and estate.

There is a detailed accessibility guide on the NTS website .

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There are no food and drink facilities available on-site.

Assistance dogs are welcome in the house and estate. All dogs are welcome on the wider estate but must be kept on a short lead and under control.

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Home of the Dalyell family since 1612, this house reveals their lives and interests through the centuries. The Estate is open all year but the House is open from 1st June- 30th September

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Set in 260 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland overlooking the River Forth, this 17th-century laird’s house near Linlithgow has been the home of the Dalyell family for 400 years. The present house was built in 1612 by Thomas Dalyell, an Edinburgh merchant who made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London.

In 1944, the Dalyell family gifted the house, its contents and the parkland, along with an endowment, to the National Trust for Scotland under its Countr House Scheme, keeping the right of the family to live in the house.

Visitors are welcomed into the family home and taken round the ten rooms open to viewing by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides.

You will find the house has a comfortable, lived-in feel even in the grandest of the rooms – the High Hall and the King’s Room. Here you can see the magnificent plaster ceilings of 1630, commissioned by Thomas Dalyell and his wife Janet Bruce for the visit of King Charles I to Scotland in 1633.

View the interesting collections of family portraits, furniture and porcelain that reveal the lives and interests of the family. You can see the huge comb that belonged to General Tom Dalyell, founder of the Royal Scots Greys (now the Royal Scots Dragon Guards), and who escaped from the Tower of London to Russia. Discover the thimble and needlework of his granddaughter Magdalen, who made a set of ‘hingings for the haille hoose’ before departing for Virginia and becoming the great-great-great-great grandmother of US President Harry Truman. Also on show are drawings belonging to Sir John Graham Dalyell, scholar and scientist who taught Darwin and supped with Sir Walter Scott, along with the moving letters of Captain James Dalyell, who was scalped by native Americans while fighting in North America for king and country.

Discover the secret passage, the 14th- century bakehouse oven and see thumbscrews that ‘Bloody Tam’ is said to have introduced into Scotland.

Outside there are 260 acres of landscaped parkland to explore. Take a walk through the woodland to the tower on the hill for a wonderful panoramic view of central Scotland and to spot the ‘ship that will never sink’- Blackness Castle.

Other features of the landscape include the old barns where General Tam is said to have billeted his troops, Sergeant’s Pond where his regiment watered their horses, and his smokehouse, tucked away on the hill facing out towards the Pentlands.

Come and see history for yourself through the lives of one family, still living in the house today.

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• Adults Adult £10.50, Family £24.50, 1 Parent £18, Concession £7.50, FREE for members

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The Estate is open all year, daily, closing at dusk.

The House is open from the 1st June to 30th September Saturday- Wednesday 2pm-5pm Guided Tours only (last tour 4.15pm)

The House of the Binns is off the A904, 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 3 miles East of Linlithgow.

The nearest rail station is Linlithgow (3 miles).

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House of the Binns - Guided Tour with Refreshments

Tour, tea, coffee & shortbread! Begin the guided tour of the house enjoying refreshments in the Laigh Hall.

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About this event, begin your visit to the house of the binns with a tea, coffee and shortbread before commencing on our guided tour..

Enjoy rich storytelling and an impressive collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain that reveals the lives and interests of the family through the centuries.

The House of the Binns is the only National Trust for Scotland property that is still home to the family whose ancestors first built it. When Eleanor Dalyell gave the Binns to the Trust in 1944, the deed of gift retained the right of the family to live here, under the Country Houses Scheme.

The unique interest of the Binns lies in the family that has lived here for over 400 years. The house and contents richly reflect their history and, through them, the history of Scotland.

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Refer to our access guide: https://www.nts.org.uk/accessibility/house-of-the-binns-accessibility-guide

Decaf tea /coffee and gluten free shortbread available. Please enquire upon arrival.

The guided tour will roughly take one hour.

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Exploring the grounds at the House of The Binns

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The Haggis and I were looking for new places to explore close to where we live in West Lothian , and we stumbled across this amazing hidden gem: the grounds at the House of The Binns .

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The House of the Binns is a 17th-century mansion set within 200 acres of sprawling parkland. There is much to see around the grounds, including a tower, peacocks and pleasant walking trails.

The mansion recently opened for tours- these must be pre-booked on the National Trust For Scotland website.

The standout attraction for me was the Virginia Creeper, which turns a vibrant red during early-mid autumn! It covers the east side of the house, and it can be easy to miss- so keep an eye out for it.

We walked the Woodland Trail during our visit- a lovely, short walk where you encounter a few of the main attractions on the property.

Here is my quick guide on exploring the House of the Binns!

History of the House of the Binns

This house has been the home of the Dalyell family for over 400 years. It was built by Thomas Dalyell , an Edinburgh merchant, in 1612. He made his fortune at the court of King James VI and I in London.

His son, General Tam Dalyell , was responsible for creating the regiment of the Royal Scots Greys , Scotland’s only cavalry regiment. Folklore has it that the General played cards with the Devil!

He supposedly won a game, and the Devil flung the marble playing table at him in rage. It missed and landed in the pond outside.

200 years later a marble table was found in the pond when it dried up- and it lives inside the house today.

The house is now under the care of the National Trust for Scotland , as long as future generations of the family can still live in the house.

House of the Binns translates to ”house of the hills” as it is built on two hills. There are beautiful views of Blackness Castle, the Firth of Forth, the Forth bridges and Fife from the front lawn.

You can book a tour of the mansion and view tour times and opening dates on the NTS website .

Things to see and do at the House of the Binns

The House of the Binns is home to a large party of peafowl. You’ll see them wandering freely around the grounds.

It is said as long as peacocks live on the grounds, the Dalyells will too. 

When we visited we were surprised to see one admiring the view from the roof of the house!

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Virginia Creeper Wall

The House of the Binns is home to an incredibly pretty wall covered in Virginia Creeper. It looks particularly spectacular in autumn during the first two weeks of October.

When we visited in mid-October, most of the leaves had fallen to the ground, so make sure you time your visit well if you want to see the autumn foliage.

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Binns Tower

Binns Tower is a folly that sits on the highest point of Binns Hill. It was built in 1826, and was a result of a wager and cost just £29 to build!

It is thought the site it is built on was once a Pictish fort and may have once been a camp or viewing post in Roman times.

What’s a folly? A folly is an expensive ornamental building with no practical purpose. Essentially, it’s just a way for the rich and elite to flaunt their wealth!

The Smokehouse

When you are at the Tower, look back towards the house and you’ll see a stone fence with an entranceway that is almost hidden from view. When you walk over you’ll discover a path that leads through woodland, and hidden in the trees you’ll find The Smokehouse, a roofless stone structure that was built by General Tam.

On the plaque outside it reads ”[General Tam]…probably came here for a quiet contemplative smoke away from the house and his womenfolk.”

Basically, it’s an early version of a man cave!

House of Binns Walks

There are two walks at the House of the Binns; the Woodland Walk and the Parkland Trail .

The Woodland Walk [0.6 miles / 1 km] is a short walk that takes you through woodland and farmland. On this walk, you will see past Binns Tower and General Tam’s Smokehouse. It’s an easy 30-minute walk but has some steep and uneven ground.

The Parkland Trail [2 miles / 3 km] is a circuit that goes around the entire property. There are many things to see, including the Errick Burn Wood, the Walled Garden, and the Old Stable Block where the Royal Scots Greys stabled their horses. This walk takes 1.5 hours.

Tips for visiting the grounds at the House of the Binns

If you like exploring hidden gems in Scotland , be sure to add the House of the Binns to your Scotland bucket list . Here are some extra tips for visiting:

• There is lots of free parking available.
• The best time to visit the grounds is in early autumn to see the Virginia Creeper turn bright red. It’s a great subject for photography enthusiasts!
• Visit in spring to see the snowdrops. The House of the Binns is one of the best places to see snowdrops in West Lothian.
• Dogs aren’t encouraged on the grounds, however, if you do bring your dog they must be on a lead at all times. There are livestock on the grounds, so do not bring your dog if he/she isn’t well-behaved on a lead around sheep and cattle.
• While you must pay for a tour of the house, the grounds are free to roam. There is a box to make a small donation at the entrance if you so wish.
• The ground wasn’t particularly boggy when we visited, however, there are some small hills and it’s muddy in parts. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting a little dirty!

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Lesley Scott, the National Trust for Scotland’s Regional Conservator, oversaw the movement and safe interim storage of the collection to allow for redecoration work and to make sure the greatest care was taken for the house’s historic collections. Each piece was carefully condition-checked, dusted, checked for signs of pests and mould, and labelled and packed for short-term storage and dust prevention, by a team of five. Over the space of 18 days, this included:

• over 100 pieces of historic china
• 32 framed portraits
• over 40 pieces of furniture

The repair work

Over the following months, major repairs were made to the roof and rooms were redecorated using period-appropriate colours and finishes. National Trust for Scotland curators, in close discussion with Kathleen Dalyell, advised on wallpapers and curtains that would be appropriate for the Georgian Morning Room and Dining Room, areas of the house that were most affected by roof works. 

The House of the Binns is still home to Kathleen Dalyell OBE, the widow of Tam Dalyell who served as a Scottish MP for 42 years. Kathleen, as a former manager of the property, member of the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland and Chair of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), knows the stories of the Dalyells and their family home better than anyone, and she often describes the house as having its own personality that welcomes people and loves visitors. 

Kathleen Dalyell OBE said: ‘It is with a great sense of satisfaction and appreciation of the continuity of life through difficult times that I see the fruits of this past year’s labours by the Trust. I have been impressed at the thought and hard work that has gone into restoring and stabilising the roof, along with work on the heating and electrical systems - all “behind the scenes”, but an important investment for the future.   

‘I am sure the redecoration and re-displaying of the collection “front of house” will be of interest and a delight to visitors. I am grateful to the National Trust for Scotland – with its excellent staff, members and volunteers - who have ensured that the history, legend and memory of the Binns can continue “to be preserved for all time” as intended by Eleanor’s gift of 1944.’

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Tours of the house give visitors the chance to learn about the Dalyell family tree and heritage, including General Tam Dalyell, also known as ‘Bluidy Tam’, a Scottish general who fought in the War of the Three Kingdoms, in the seventeenth century. Visitors also enjoy hearing about Tam’s alleged card game with the Devil, in which his cheating was discovered. The story goes that Auld Nick launched the table they were playing on across the room, narrowly missing Tam’s head and landing in the pond outside the house. Two centuries later, after a significant drought, the table was rediscovered and is a prized visitor attraction with a mysterious hoof mark burned into one of the corners.

 Artefacts in the house also include Tam’s newly conserved riding boots, dating back to the 1600s. According to the legends that sprung up after Tam’s death, the thigh-high Russian leather boots were given to a family member and were rumoured to march around his house on their own at night, until they were returned to the House of the Binns. 

Tours of the House of the Binns can be booked on the  National Trust for Scotland website .

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Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

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What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

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It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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Explore Gothic revivalist architecture of the Green-Meldrim House and St John’s Church

May brings warmer weather and a special double tour to Savannah. Tucked into the tree-covered west side of Madison Square is St. John’s Church and the Green-Meldrim House. Both are independently open for tours, but on Wednesdays in May, visitors will be able to get a special tour of both.

The tour will guide people through both Gothic Revivalist buildings with special attention to the unique architectural details, the history, and the symbolism, followed by refreshments of cheese straws, Benne wafer cookies, lemon blueberry poundcake, and pimento cheese sandwiches.

This is a step in a new direction for the Green-Meldrim House. The historic home was purchased by St. John’s Church in 1943, and while it is used as a parish house and rectory, it was eventually opened as a house museum.

Jamie Credle, who is no stranger to Savannah’s historic house museums, having previously worked with the Davenport House, took over as executive director in July of last year. A few months later, the house museum reached nonprofit status, and Sherry Holtzclaw stepped up as president of the Keepers of Historic Green-Meldrim House.

“I'd say [the idea to start the nonprofit] came out of the vestry, which is the group that runs the church,” said Holtzclaw. “Seeing that our volunteer base was shrinking as people were getting older, more young people are working and don't have the time to volunteer, and it's a lot of upkeep to keep this house heated and cooled and in repair, as well as to lead tours, it was just getting to be a big job that we needed some help with.”

Holtzclaw said she has been a member of St. John’s for around 30 years and has volunteered at the house for approximately 20 years in various roles.

Both Holtzclaw and Credle are excited to expand resident and visitor appreciation of the Green-Meldrim House and St. John’s Church as well as what all the historic house museum can offer.

“It's an evolutionary process,” said Credle. “The Keepers have a wealth of understanding of collections and research, but I think that the whole point was to get in lockstep together with what we think the future can be.”

New docents will be leading the tours

After several months of recruiting and training new docents to build upon the core of docents, Credle said it was the perfect time to try a new tour.

“One of our goals for the year is to be open five days a week. We're open four now, but we also wanted to do something imaginative or different than your typical tour. A lot of people would love to see the church, and we've got our docents so this combo tour seemed like filling a need.”

Credle said she hopes the 75-minute tour will leave people with a new appreciation for Madison Square and gothic revival architecture.

“Though it seems sort of old to us, this was cutting-edge architecturally. We talk about mid-century modern in the 20th century. Well, this was mid-century modern in the 19th century. It was a stunning thing to see both this house and the church together, two different architects, two different functions for spaces, but a cutting-edge square here.”

“Plus, they were being built at the same time,” said Holtzclaw. “Charles Green [the original owner of the Green-Meldrim House] knew some of the people that were in on the planning of the church. So there probably was some interaction and collaboration when all this was happening.”

While the house is stunning from its bright pink exterior to the black, white, and wood-grained interior, Holtzclaw said the church is equally impressive.

“One of the first things you notice when you go in the church, besides the architecture and the steep ceiling, is the stained-glass windows and how beautiful they are. They’re very old. They're from 1886 and made in England. They feature prominently in the church. Also, up at the altar, there are some very interesting pieces up there. We'll talk about not only the architecture but some of the symbolism.”

It’s important to note that, for anyone with mobility issues, there is a ramp into the church, but there is no ramp or elevator in the Green-Meldrim House.

For those who fall in love with the tours and want to help in the future, Credle said they are looking for more docents, front-door greeters, and gift shop volunteers. The museum also has a youth guide program.

“We're training teenagers this summer to be tour guides. It’s a wonderful skill. It could be after their daytime job if they have that.”

Anyone interested need only reach out to the museum through its website.

Tours are each Wednesday in May starting on the first and ending on the 29th. There will be two tours each afternoon at 1 and 2:30 p.m. except on May 8th at 2 and 4 p.m. Entry is $25 per person and will need to be purchased prior to the event at GreenMeldrimHouse.org.

More new things are on the way for the Green-Meldrim House. Credle said the museum is also planning for new tours and a lecture series in the fall. It will be interesting to see the evolution of the museum with the Keepers of Historic Green-Meldrim House and the museum’s new executive director at the helm.

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What: Green-Meldrim House and St. John’s Church combo tours

When: May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Where: 14 W. Macon St.

Tickets: $25

Info: GreenMeldrimHouse.org

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Review: hip-hop star nicki minaj turns target center pink in overdue return to minnesota.

Good context for how overdue Nicki Minaj's concert Saturday night at Target Center was: The last time the hip-hop queen performed in the Twin Cities was 13 years ago as the opening act for Britney Spears.

While Spears has endured well-publicized ups and downs since that poorly attended Xcel Energy Center show in 2011, Minaj has mostly only had ups in her career.

She has been one of the top-selling artists in pop music of the past decade, racking up three No. 1 albums (the most ever by a female rapper) and 23 top-10 singles (same). Her success — and her feminine and LGBTQ icon status, too — rocketed further last year via her smash-hit "Barbie World" single with Ice Spice from the "Barbie" movie soundtrack.

Saturday's nearly sold-out crowd of about 16,000 fans came dressed for the occasion in a sea of pink outfits, including many men. It wasn't because of Barbie, though. Minaj has been pinkifying the world since her 2010 breakout album, "Pink Friday," a success she flashed back to in the title of her tour and latest album "Pink Friday 2."

Some of those fans — especially the ones who hired babysitters — may have been seeing seeing red by the time Minaj finally took the stage. She didn't go on until 10:10 p.m., more than two hours after the advertised start time with only a DJ filling the gap.

Her scheduled opener, "The Boy Is Mine" co-vocalist Monica, actually performed in a 15-minute break that abruptly came three-quarters of the way through Minaj's set. Along with a couple long video interludes, Monica's montage made the concert feel unusually disjointed. Her songs, including "Before You Walk Out of My Life," also felt mellow and a tad outdated amid Minaj's recent, fiery hits.

In between those preshow and mid-show lulls, though, Minaj was fully and fiercely present. The Trinidad-born rapper, 41, took the stage in a silvery space-queen outfit to the tune of "I'm the Best," and she seemed intent on living up to that title.

The second in an unprecedented run of three Target Center concerts in six months headlined by female hip-hop stars — after Doja Cat's and Ice Spice's December date , and before Megan Thee Stallion's May 14 booking — Minaj's performance boasted a big, bright visual production on par with Doja's show.

Neon lights were decked out all over the stage (yes, often tinted pink). Dancers and pyro were constantly blowing across the stage. Minaj's numerous outfits were quite a spectacle, too, from a bejeweled purple bodysuit with matching thigh-high boots near the start to an elegant, flowing red dress donned later for the mellower love songs "Save Me" and the new one "Fallin' 4 U."

Minaj wasn't as tied in with the choreography or as physically hyperactive as Doja was. Her most-cheered dance move may have been a stage-hump in "Pink Birthday," which rivaled the one Prince offered across the street at First Avenue for movie cameras in 1983. She genuinely seemed to be pouring most of her energy into her vocals instead, and her talent as a rapper and bawdy, tongue-tying lyricist never got lost in the grand visual scheme.

She came on fast and furious on the microphone right away during "Barbie Dangerous" and "Beep Beep." Kudos to the crowd for keeping up with her rapid delivery and making the latter tune a big singalong. A lot of today's hot young male rappers, including Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert, should take note on how Minaj spit forcefully into her mic all night and did not let her backing tracks do any heavy-lifting for her.

Other impressive runs came later when she ripped through "Red Ruby Da Sleaze" and "Chun-Li" back-to-back under a backdrop of Chinese imagery, and again near show's end in abbreviated versions of "Super Freaky Girl" and "Anaconda."

After all the glitz and glamor displayed throughout her show, Minaj made a simpler choice of ripped jeans, white cotton tank top and a (pink) doo-rag on her head when she returned after Monica's mini-set for a run of hits, including "Starships" and "Everybody." She came off more down-to-earth, but her finale look also seemed to emphasize there's a lot more to her stardom than the glitz and glamor.

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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Theatres in Moscow

Cultural life of Moscow city is various and rich! Operas, ballets, symphonic concerts... Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful classical music. Russian classical music is very popular in Moscow. It is performed in many beautiful historical venues. Do not forget to include a visit to a concert hall in your itinerary when you are planning your stay in Moscow! And do it in advance.

There are almost no restrictions on dress code in Russian theatres. Visitors may wear jeans and sports shoes, they may have a backpack with them. Only shorts are not allowed.

A typical feature of Russian theatre – visitors are bringing a lot of flowers which they present to their favorite performers after the show.

Here are some practical advices where to go and how to buy tickets.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest, the most famous and popular opera and ballet theatre in Russia. The word “Bolshoi” means “big” in Russian. You can buy a ticket online in advance, 2-3 months before the date of performance on the official website . Prices for famous ballets are high: 6-8 thousand rubles for a seat in stalls. Tickets to operas are cheaper: you can get a good seat for 4-5 thousand rubles. Tickets are cheaper for daytime performances and performances on the New Stage. The New Stage is situated in the light-green building to the left of the Bolshoi's main building. The quality of operas and ballets shown on the New Stage is excellent too. However, you should pay attention that many seats of the Bolshoi’s Old and New Stages have limited visibility . If you want to see the Bolshoi’s Old Stage but all tickets are sold out, you can order a tour of the theatre. You can book such a tour on the official website.

If you want, following Russian tradition, to give flowers to the performers at the end of the show, in the Bolshoi flowers should be presented via special staff who collects these flowers in advance.

In August the Bolshoi is closed.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre

This theatre is noteworthy. On one hand, it offers brilliant classical opera and ballet performances. On the other hand, it is an experimental venue for modern artists. You can check the program and buy tickets online here http://stanmus.com/ . If you are opera lover, get a ticket to see superstar Hibla Gerzmava . The theatre has a very beautiful historic building and a stage with a good view from every seat. Tickets are twice cheaper than in the Bolshoi.

The Novaya Opera

“Novaya” means “New” in Russian. This opera house was founded in 1991 by a famous conductor Eugene Kolobov. Its repertoire has several directions: Russian and Western classics, original shows and divertissements, and operas of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is very popular with Muscovites for excellent quality of performances, a comfortable hall, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a historic park Hermitage, which is situated right next to it. You can buy tickets online here http://www.novayaopera.ru/en .

Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center

The Opera Center has become one of the best theatrical venues in Moscow. It was founded in 2002 by great diva Galina Vishnevskaya. Nowadays its artistic director is Olga Rostropovich, daughter of Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, great cellist and conductor. Not only best young opera singers perform here, but also world music stars do; chamber and symphonic concerts, theatrical productions and musical festivals take place here. You can see what is on the program here http://opera-centre.ru/theatre . Unfortunately “booking tickets online” is available in Russian only. If you need help, you can contact us at and we can book a ticket for you. 

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory

These are two major concert halls for symphonic music in Moscow. Both feature excellent acoustics, impressive interior, various repertoire and best performers. You can check the program here http://meloman.ru/calendar/ . You need just to switch to English. Booking tickets online is available only for owners of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian phone numbers. If you need help, you can contact us and we can book a ticket for you. 

Moscow International Performing Arts Center (MIPAC)

This modern and elegant concert hall houses performances of national and foreign symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, opera singers, ballet dancers, theatre companies, jazz bands, variety and traditional ensembles. Actually, it has three concert halls placed on three different levels and having separate entrances. The President of MIPAC is People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of “Virtuosy Moskvy” orchestra. You can see pictures of the concert halls here http://www.mmdm.ru/en/content/halls . The program is impressive in its variety but is not translated into English. You can contact us at and we can find a performance for you.

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A 26-year-old man died Friday after plunging from a luxury Manhattan co-op in an apparent suicide, police said.

The young man was found in the rear courtyard of the Imperial House on East 69th Street off Lexington Avenue in Lenox Hill around 7:40 p.m.

He was suffering from “injuries indicative of falling from an elevated position,” according to the NYPD.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said no foul play was suspected.

It wasn’t immediately clear what floor of the 30-story building the man plunged from.

The Imperial House is described as “among the finest, most desirable white glove co-operatives combining elegance and service” by realtors.

A two-bed, two-bathroom co-op sells for $1,900,000, while an additional bed and bath raises the price to a shocking $3,495,000, according to listings.

Late actress Joan Crawford called the Imperial House, then an apartment building, home from 1968 until her death in 1977.

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We're halfway to Halloween — celebrate with a free stay at Lizzie Borden House. Here's how.

FALL RIVER — Who says it's too early to get in the spirit?

Spooky season may still be six months away, but you don't have to wait until fall to get in on some Halloween fun.

Spirit Halloween and US Ghost Adventures , which operates the Lizzie Borden House , are teaming up on an ax-citing collaboration.

The nation's largest Halloween retailer, with pop-up locations across the SouthCoast, has announced it's getting a head start on spooky season with "Halfway to Halloween" events that include some frightening fun in Fall River.

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What is 'Halfway to Halloween'?

Part of their "Halfway to Halloween" weeklong celebration brings true crime enthusiasts and horror fans to the Spindle City to explore its infamous landmark — the Lizzie Borden House.

On Aug. 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden's father Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, were slain inside the 230 Second St. house as a result of multiple hatchet blows to the head what is still an unsolved case.

For years, the property has served as a bed and breakfast and museum, and in recent years under new ownership has also held guided ghost tours.

Now, one lucky winner will get a free trip and overnight stay at the historic home by entering their Lizzie Borden House giveaway.

"We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise," said Lance Zaal, president and founder of US Ghost Adventures, in a press release from Spirit Halloween.

What will winners get?

Winners will have the Second Street site of the grisly Borden murders all to themselves during their eerie overnight stay.

This haunted holiday includes a guided house tour, a late-night ghost tour during which participants are equipped with "professional ghost-hunting gear," a private breakfast in the Borden family dining room, a ghost hunting starter kit and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course, and a Lizzie Borden gift shop package.

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According to Spirit Halloween, the lucky winner will get to take up to 12 members of their "coven" along for the "horror-filled" ride.  

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Interested in throwing your hatchet in the ring for the Borden giveaway? There are only a few days left, so don't miss out.

To enter, you must follow Spirit Halloween ( @spirithalloween ) and US Ghost Adventures ( @USGhostAdv ) on Instagram, like Spirit Halloween's Instagram post about the contest , and leave a comment on the post tagging the friends you’d bring with you if you win.

The deadline to do so is Sunday, April 28. The contest is open to those 18 years and older.

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The Vice President will kick off her multi-state tour with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week

WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will embark on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour with a series of events focused on investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive. The Vice President’s tour will take her back to several states across the country as she highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has built economic opportunity and delivered for the American people. The Economic Opportunity Tour will kick off with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon.

“President Biden and I are committed to creating an economy in which every person has the freedom to thrive. That is why we have taken historic steps to advance economic opportunity by increasing access to capital, investing in small businesses, addressing housing costs, forgiving student loans and medical debt, investing in infrastructure, and championing additional policies that put money in people’s pockets and build wealth,” said Vice President Harris.   “Our economic approach has delivered great progress, and we will continue to invest in you, your family, and your future.”

During the Vice President’s Economic Opportunity Tour, she will highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered historic investments that have supported communities and helped people thrive. This includes making unprecedented investments in small businesses and achieving the fastest creation of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years, creating a record number of jobs, increasing access to capital for underserved communities, investing in infrastructure, cutting the price of insulin and expanding access to health care, erasing medical debt, forgiving more student loan debt than any administration in history and boosting investments in education, making housing more affordable, lowering child care costs, and increasing the wealth of American families. Vice President Harris will also outline additional steps that she and President Biden are taking to expand this work. She will be joined on the tour by Administration officials, members of Congress, local leaders, and other special guests.

The Vice President’s tour is a continuation of her nonstop travel to communities across the country. She has made more than 35 trips to 16 states since the beginning of 2024. This includes consistent travel to meet with small business owners and entrepreneurs in underserved communities to discuss challenges and opportunities they face. In March, she traveled to Black Wall Street in Durham, NC to announce $32 million in funds to support historically underserved entrepreneurs. She began the year in Las Vegas, NV where she announced an SBA rule that will ensure millions of Americans who have served time are eligible for SBA loan programs that help individuals start and run small businesses.

The Vice President has long been focused on ensuring that minority, rural, and low-income communities have the capital and resources they need to thrive and support small businesses. Last year, she announced that Treasury’s CDFI Fund has awarded over $1.73 billion in grants to 603 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country. In 2022, the Vice President also announced a first-of-its-kind public-private sector initiative — the Economic Opportunity Coalition (EOC) — that is a historic public-private partnership of more than 20 private sector organizations that will invest tens of billions of dollars to create opportunity and grow wealth in historically underserved communities. The EOC has already surpassed over $1 billion in increased member company deposits into community finance institutions. As a Senator, the Vice President partnered with key Congressional stakeholders to secure a transformative $12 billion investment for CDFIs and MDIs in December 2020. Since that time, she has worked to ensure these programs are as successful as possible.

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Step into the past along the cobbled streets of a picturesque village with its own ochre-coloured palace

Malleny Garden

Tranquil oasis on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where heritage roses sit alongside 400-year-old yew trees

The Pineapple

Bizarre fruit-inspired building set within a woodland full of wildlife

The Georgian House

An Edinburgh New Town house restored to reflect the lives of those who lived and worked here in the late 18th and early 19th century.

Scenic mountains and ridges, and the best collection of rare mountain plants in Britain

Classical elegance and architectural tricks distinguish Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest domestic creation

Unst & Yell

Glorious Shetland islands known for seabird colonies, ‘dratsies’, seals and ponies

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