Pennyland


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Pennyland

An obsolete Scottish unit of area. A pennyland was the amount of land on which rent of 1/20 of one ounce of silver could be charged. This system was used in western Scotland.
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But the colleague of Hagan said: "Paul and Anne- Marie moved here two years ago from Golspie when he was appointed head at Pennyland.
Parents described Ferguson, who visited Pennyland Primary twice a week, as a hugely talented teacher who was well liked by her pupils.
Dear staff. Sorry, I've run off with the music teacher. Yours, headmaster; Love-cheat gets deputy to tell shocked school colleagues of his affair
Lorna McDermid, who is organising the Pennyland token collection, said the team were desperate for new kits from our campaign, which is being run in association with Lloyds TSB Scotland.
Pennyland is one of the most northerly schools on the Scottish mainland and is about 20 miles from John O'Groats.
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The suburb is close to Pennyland House where Sir William Smith, the founder of the Boys' Brigade, was born and brought up.
Toddler crushed by road sweeper
A paved seating area is bounded by stone walling, there are further grassed areas, raised lawn and more stone walling between Pennylands and the closest neighbour.
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The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, 01704 533 333 -Sat, 9 Dec Dead Rebel, plus Guests Music from Dead Rebel with The Rills, Pennylands, Flooded Basement, Salvador, The Difference and Lost Boy.
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The investment will see its operations consolidated into one building, Delf House, with admin staff based in the Co-op''s nearby Pennylands offices set to be relocated there.
Co-op commits future to Skem; But no move to new site
Christopher was a Primary Six pupil at Pennylands School where staff are set to counsel upset pupils.
Parents' asthma appeal
Two in Pennylands are used by gangs to smoke drugs and spray graffiti.
Subways haunted by gangs may be shut
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