Tag: 2026
Dordogne [family]
Dordogne, August 2026:
Then, on Sunday, it’s Crieff Highland Games
On Sunday we were fortunate to get to Crieff Highland Games where we met with Sian’s Canadian family. It was a lovely day watching highland dancing and competitive sports: colourful, … Continue reading Then, on Sunday, it’s Crieff Highland Games
Solar eclipse [behind clouds]
Yesterday, we set off from Bridge of Allan to try and find a good spot to watch the solar eclipse. My idea was to try and have Stirling Castle in … Continue reading Solar eclipse [behind clouds]
Yesterday, Bridge of Allan
Early yesterday morning, when all was quiet, I took a few photographs. The window of John Cullens Butcher [Ann Davidson], 64 Henderson Street: In addition to meat and pies and vegetables, … Continue reading Yesterday, Bridge of Allan
Herb Bennet
A Geum growing in our garden. It’s out-reaching habit of growth is delightful.
FERRY SUSPENDED
South Queensferry, 1958 [Trove archive]
Burncastle garden
Yesterday, we were fortunate to be amongst the visitors to Burncastle garden, near Lauder, Berwickshire [Scotland’s Garden Scheme]. Here are a few photographs: