Recognise the beauty

D A L C H I O R L I C H Today, I crossed the bridge that you set out on as December 1897 closed. Changes have taken place … Continue reading Recognise the beauty

‘It’s the adventurous who are shy’

Last week I spent a few days exploring with Big Ted. We visited Glen Tilt, Glen Lyon and Glen Orchy. We stayed in Dalmally where I wrote a few poems. … Continue reading ‘It’s the adventurous who are shy’

Barravurich [the hill of the roaring]

Barravurich, Bridge of Orchy: 2 July 1856, Barravurich, death of Helen McNicol: 1870 Ordnance Survey map: 14 November 1885, Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser: 4 November 1887, Death of Peter … Continue reading Barravurich [the hill of the roaring]

Lost on the Perthshire Hills

The following, terribly sad newspaper account, is from January 1898.  On my next wee adventure I intend to visit Glen Lyon and on the bridge to Dalchiorlich will chalk a … Continue reading Lost on the Perthshire Hills