Yesterday, with several other volunteers, I was back helping Kate, the Head Gardener for Bannockburn House Trust. I feel fortunate to be a wee part of this wonderful community endeavour … Continue reading A newly planted orchard
This photograph of the Cabrach Telephone Box featured in the Scotsman, 11 February 2021. When we lived at Tillybin, Aberdeenshire, there was a red telephone box at the road end. … Continue reading Cabrach Telephone Box
I will shout to the top about Drumdruills! This fruit farm and orchard was that of my grandfather. Music credit: ‘Shout to the top’ (a brilliant cover of a Style … Continue reading Shout to the top
I have recently come across this account of the ancient history of Drumdruills, which in my grandfather’s time was a fruit orchard. The etymology of Drumdruills is still being revealed, … Continue reading A most ancient place