Reminders of former grandeur
Woodbank Hotel, once a home, now a ruin, still looks out upon Loch Lomond:
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St Columba’s Yew
The poet Tomas Tranströmer said: The following account of St. Columba`s Yew on the island of Bernera was written by Paul Greenwood: “Bernera is a tiny tidal isle to the … Continue reading St Columba’s Yew
Dillot
This was filmed where a fine hoose used to stand in a woodland in Lanrick. The house was called “Dillot”. It saw it’s fair share of tragedy but was a … Continue reading Dillot
Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’
Mavisbank: Hatton House: Gladney House: Temple of Decision: Gartincaber: Rossie Castle: Auchtavan, Glen Fearder: Barnbarroch House: Meigle steading: Jerah: Straid, Comrie: Bishopfauld, Comrie: Edmonstone Estate, Edinburgh: Amisfield Estate: Kennetpans: The … Continue reading Ruins: by a ‘modern ruin’
An infinite avenue
On a beautiful April day we visited Barnbarroch House and estate. It lies just a few miles south of Wigtown in Dumfrieshire. We arrived at Barnbarroch somehow back-to-front and were … Continue reading An infinite avenue
Not everyone feels things so intensely
On Monday the 14th of August 2017 Avondale House was deliberately set on fire by vandals. This has left me upset and sad.