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Staircase: A series, or flight, of steps between two floors. Traditionally staircase is a term for stairs accompanied by walls, but contemporary usage includes the stairs alone. The origin of the staircase is uncertain. On the road up Tai Shan (mountain) in China there are many great flights of ancient granite steps.

Staircase is necessary to reach the terrace or the first floor of the house. It has to be constructed depending on the vacant space in and around the house, and the face of the house.


 

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To get a jump on your weekend project, paint the stairway ahead of time so it will dry before installing it.

If a linear staircase, is designed either in side or outside, steps should proceed either from east to west or from north to south initially and can turn towards any direction thereafter.

Whether entry hall or back stairs, there is no reason why they should not resonate with color and a warm welcome to all who tread upon them. Rather than carpeting, which is usually confined to a neutral color scheme that is not readily changed, consider a wonderful painted pattern.

It's aesthetically better to look through a stairway from the main part of the room, than to look directly up the stairway.

Built in the 1800s, the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico houses one of this country's most miraculous achievements, a spiral staircase built without nails or visible support and surrounded in mystery. As the story goes, the nuns and choir students built a singing platform nearly 50 feet above the floor in the back of the chapel. A straight up dangerous ladder was used for access. One day a stranger arrived to worship in the chapel and suggested he could build a safe stairway to prevent injury or death to the nuns and the choir. He proceeded to build this most magnificent wooden spiral staircase over a weekend. Upon completion, he vanished without discussion and without seeking to be paid. The staircase is an engineering marvel as no one can figure out how it was built or why it didn't fall under use. The staircase was used regularly for over 100 years until closed down recently. Historical photos show nearly 50 choir boys on the staircase at one time, an amazing image considering engineers believe even one person climbing it should cause its collapse as built. Not only are there no visible signs of fasteners or nails of any type, the wood used is of unknown variety and origin. If you ever have the chance, do visit the Loretto Chapel and witness an engineering miracle that is one of the most magnificent "man" built works of wood art in the world.

 

 

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1. Tour The Great Glens Of Scotland
... Banavie Locality near south end of Caledonian Canal, by set of eight locks forming Neptune's Staircase. Locks, built 1822, climb 64ft in 1 mile. Walk of 1 1/2 miles up canal bank leads to Torcastle ...
http://www.scotland247.co.uk/glencoe2.htm


2. CNDo Scotland Guided walking holidays - Great Glen Way walking holiday
... Whilst walking the Great Glen Way, discover the workings of Neptune's Staircase, the wonderful construction of Telford's Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness and the summertime haunts of Nessie, the Loch Ness ...
http://www.cndoscotland.c .../great_glen_way.shtml


3. Great Glen Cycle Route Group Tour
... 4. FORT AUGUSTUS - FORT WILLIAM 34ml(55km) The Caledonian Canal tow path and forest tracks keep you safe from traffic until you reach the locks of Neptuneís Staircase at Banavie. A short ride to the ...
http://www.sol.co.uk/s/sc ... Route Group Tour.htm


4. Great Glen Way Walking Loch Ness Scotland - Bespoke Highland Tours
... The trek takes you from the beginning of the Caledonian Canal past Neptune's Staircase and past Lochs Lochy, Oich and Ness. The trek terrain varies from towpath flat walking by the canal, to forest ...
http://www.highland-tours.co.uk/bht-glen.htm


5. babbage.tv :: August 2004
... B&B check-in soon completed, we explore a local castle ruin and the 11-lock Neptune's Staircase", after earlier catching a glimpse of an enourmous passenger boat making its way down, which must have ...
http://www.babbage.tv/dblog/2004/august/


6. Great Glen Way an overview of the Scottish walking route
... At Corpach the Great Glen Way joins the Caledonian Canal for the first time at a set of eight locks called Neptune's Staircase. The series of locks take the canal from sea level to 19.2m above sea ...
http://www.walkingonthewe ...d/Great_Glen_Walk.htm


7. Ride Fort William :: Trail and Route Description
... Start from the car park by the Moorings Hotel and follow the towpath up the right hand side of the canal passing the 8 locks of the impressive Neptuneís Staircase. Donít forget to look over to your ...
http://www.ridefortwillia ...ailsdb.asp?trailId=13


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"neptune staircase" The Best Resources About "neptune staircase" Staircase: A series, or flight, of steps between two floors. Traditionally staircase is a term for stairs accompanied by walls, but ...
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9. Lochaber Area and Directions to Campfield House B&B by Fort William
... u.k) Old Inverlochy Castle (historic castle) ANOCH MOR (For hillwalking, skiing - depending on season and wonderful views) Caledonian Canal (Neptune's Staircase, Corph Basin) BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY OBAN ...
http://www.campfield-house.co.uk/lochaber.html


10. Scottish Highlander: Britain Luxury tours, Luxury tours to britain, britain ...
... Our final cruise to Banavie is via Neptune's Staircase, a spectacular flight of eight locks. A gala farewell dinner is held on board this evening. Saturday. After breakfast, we are transferred back ...
http://www.escortedbritai ...ercaledoniancanal.htm


11. Scottish walking holidays, hiking day trips, weekend breaks and hillwalking ...
... stopping en route to enjoy the spectacle and bustle of boats making their way through Neptune s Staircase, a fabulous series of 8 locks at the start of the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and ...
http://www.walkaboutscotl .../historic_glencoe.php


12. Fort William hotel and hostel accommodation, Bank Street Lodge, Fort William...
... Caledonian Canal and Neptune's Staircase, a run of seven lochs linking Loch Linnhe and the freshwater lochs of the Great Glen: Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. Bank Street Fort William Scotland ...
http://www.bankstreetlodge.co.uk/activities.asp


13. Tour St. Catharines' 2nd Canal Mountain Locks Walking Tour
... Locks 21 -16 (as you descend along the path) are referred to as "Neptune's Staircase", the nickname originating from the idea that the locks were much like a staircase taking ships up and over the ...
http://www.tourstcatharin ...s-mountainlocks.shtml


14. Shopping Sites from Rampant Scotland Directory
... Caledonian Bears A family business designing and producing teddy bears in Fort William, Scotland, beside "Neptune`s Staircase" on the tow path of the Caledonian Canal and a panoramic view of Lochaber ...
http://www.rampantscotland.com/shopping.htm


15. Ocean Princess Scottish Tour 2004 Page 1
... John has just gone for a wander to see if there are many other boats waiting to go up Neptune's Staircase. There will be a hiatus in messages as I am leaving for a 2 day trip up to meet with them ...
http://www.tuesdaynightcl .../OP_Scot/OPSCOT1.html


16. Travel To The Great Glens Of Scotland
http://sandy1.users.50meg ...glencoe-scotland.html


17. Scottish Highlander
... Afternoon cruise to Corpach and Neptune's Staircase, a flight of eight locks that is a spectacular feat of engineering. Join the Captain for a festive Captain's Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D) Day 7, Sat ...
http://content.onlineagen ...8304/2779935_8304.htm


18. The Fuller Photo Gallery - Neptune's Staircase
Neptune's Staircase - Banavie This photograph was taken at dusk from near the top of the so-called Neptune's Staircase on the Caledonian Canal at Banavie near Fort William. This is a series of ...
http://www.fullerphotos.co.uk/banavieneptune.htm


19. Fort William Short Breaks - Guide for Weekend City Break to Fort William
... Neptuneís Staircase - Natural Attraction Northwest of Fort William a series of none locks were contructed at the same time as the Caledonian Canal, to raise it by 64ft. Considered one of Scotlandís ...
http://www.travel-library ...cotland/fort_william/


20. tour12
... GLEN AFFRIC, a visit to LOCH NESS and possibly URQUHART CASTLE, a stop at FORT AUGUSTUS and NEPTUNE S STAIRCASE before returning to INVERNESS along the more scenic southern shore of the Loch. DAY 5 ...
http://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/tours/5_day/


21. Edinburgh Mountaineering Club
... The rest of us decided on a low level walk to Neptune's Staircase, then on up about 8 miles of the Caledonian Canal to Gairlochy where we walked as far as the point where the Canal spills into Loch ...
http://www.edinburghmc.or ...eet_reports_2003.html


22. Fort William hotels Highlands and Islands Bed and Breakfast Guest house acco...
... Moorings Hotel Banavie Fort William Highlands and Islands PH33 7LY Scotland More info and Booking The Moorings lies alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune's Staircase. one of Fort ...
http://www.ukplace2stay.c ...l/to-Fort William.htm


23. Fort William to Gairlochy
... Banavie Swing bridge at Banavie; "Neptune's Staircase" As you approach Banavie be sure to follow the GGW sign off to the right about 100m short of the bridge, because there is no through route at the ...
http://www.jbutler.org.uk/e2e/ggw/w1/index.shtml


24. Walking Land's End to John o'Groats: Fort William to South Laggan
... Neptune's Staircase Normally laundry wouldn't be worth mentioning, but in Fort William it's an issue. When I asked the lady at my guest house whether she could help me with some washing, she said ...
http://www.landsendjohnog .../59_south_laggan.html


25. Fort William hotels and Bed And Breakfast Accommodation.
... 130.00 Moorings Hotel Banavie , Fort William PH33 7LY Secure Online Booking Number of rooms: 28 The Moorings lies alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune's Staircase. one of Fort Williams ...
http://www.ukhotelnet.com/fortwilliam/hotels.htm


26. Highlands and Islands Hotels Priced From £125.00 per Night
... 256.20 ) per night The Moorings lies alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune's Staircase. one of Fort Williams' finest establishments offering excellent cuisine and service. more ... The ...
http://www.highlands-and- ...tels.co.uk/page5.html


27. Memories of Scotland
... It was a great trip - we passed Neptune's Staircase (where the Caledonian Canal links the lochs) and the Glennfinnan Monument at the foot of Loch Shiel. The scenery from the train was spectacular. I ...
http://libby.withnall.com/scotmemories.htm


28. Fort William Hotels - Highlands of Scotland - UK Hotel
... Moorings Hotel, The You will find The Moorings Hotel situated beside Neptunes staircase on the... Onich Hotel, The Superb lochside garden location, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, our ...
http://www.ukhotel.com/highlands/fort-william.html


29. Sea food Fort William
... During the winter months "Souter's Lass" operates on the Caledonian Canal between Neptune's Staircase at Banavie, Gairlochy and Loch Lochy, in the Great Glen. We also recommend The Factors Inn The ...
http://www.fortwilliam-se ...ing.co.uk/crannog.htm


30. Untitled Document
... Neptunes Staircase Neptune's Staircase, north of Fort William, is a remarkable series of nine locks in the Caledonian Canal. The canal, opened in 1847, connects Loch Ness to Loch Linnhe and provides ...
http://www.stronlossit.co.uk/la_attractions.htm


31. Places of Interest
... Arisaig - Land, Sea and Islands Center Morar - White sands Islands - Eigg, Rhum, Muck and Canna Mallaig Golf at Traigh Skye Glenfinnan Neptune's Staircase West Highland Line Home Page " Places of ...
http://www.arisaighouse-cottages.co.uk/places.htm


32. http://www.mtracks.dircon.co.uk/ggw.html
... The Route Day 1 Arrive Fort William Easy train connections from Glasgow Day 2 Fort William to Gairlochy (10 miles) From Ben Nevis, by Lochs Linnhe & Lochy and Neptune's Staircase Day 3 Gairlochy to ...


 

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