‘Two inner gates’
16 April 1809, Marieville, Stirling: ‘Got the two inner gates at the back of the house put up. They were made out of part of the Lime trees that grew … Continue reading ‘Two inner gates’
Tag: trees
Bell Tree
The First Ordnance Survey Book, c1865, Auchindoir parish, Aberdeenshire: BELL TREE: “A venerable looking Sycamore near to Druminnor House, having a bell amongst its branches, & which was formerly used … Continue reading Bell Tree
“Golden Nap”
It is not recorded when sap stopped rising in this ‘Veteran Pear Tree’. It grew in the orchard of our family, in the charming village of Blairlogie. The above description … Continue reading “Golden Nap”
The Captain of Wanderwrang
The Keir roundabout on the A9, a few miles south of Dunblane, will be familiar to many travelling North. In slowing for the roundabout the eye is drawn to a … Continue reading The Captain of Wanderwrang
A9 dualling: additional information
The A9 is currently undergoing work to dual the stretch between Luncarty and the Pass of Birnam. If you are heading north on Scotland’s trunk road let your imagination recreate … Continue reading A9 dualling: additional information
4.04
Several trees in our garden have grown very large including a silver birch tree by our pond. Yesterday this tree had some major surgery as several limbs were potentially dangerous, … Continue reading 4.04
The Stone Tree of Lanrick
On Friday, 24th January 2020 I revisited the Stone Tree of Lanrick. My friend Ian was with me this time. We then had lunch together at the Woodside Hotel, Doune. … Continue reading The Stone Tree of Lanrick
Standing ovation
This short film is based on ‘Thought for the day’ by Duncan McLaren, BBC Radio Scotland, 19 November 2019. Standing ovation: To play this short film please click here or … Continue reading Standing ovation