Category Archives: Family

Today I say farewell to a great pal – Ian Ramsay local Policeman, Mountain Rescuer and friend of many. Loved by his family a freinds and the local Community.

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

I am up at 0500 as I have a sad journey to Killin to say farewell to an old pal Ian Ramsay, Ian was one of many Policemen I knew all over the Highlands its his funeral today in Killin … Continue reading →

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Clavie night – great weather and an incredible tradition. A few tales of a dog and a phone down the loo!

Posted on January 12, 2020 by

Last night my wee village was busy I had a few pals overs as it was Clavie Night. It’s a great night we had fun the weather was perfect with a full moon the village was mobbed. As usual my … Continue reading →

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1983 Canada Ice – the dream ice climbing venue. Koflachs boots, wooden ice axes, and basic ice screws.

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

As we wait for winter to come back my mind goes back to some great winter days and a special trip to Canada. I have so many wonderful memories of Canada and the Rockies from my early trip in 1983 … Continue reading →

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Dog Tales part 8 – the final chapter – you may need a hanky?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

Part 8  – Tragedy – Just before we left Leuchars Kinloss Heavy’s great mate Al Macleod was killed whilst soling the North Face of the Matterhorn. The team was going out to Braemar for the weekend when the Police stopped … Continue reading →

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Dog Tales Part 4 – Wild winters and hard days.

Posted on December 30, 2019 by

Let me introduce myself: My name is Teallach I was a very soft Alsatian and I have been asked to write about my life in the mountains. Introduction – I was very lucky to have spent all of my life … Continue reading →

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Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas.

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

For most of my working life I worked most Christmas for many years with the Mountain Rescue. We would be away for several days in a village hall in Newtonmore or Fort William. That made us central for call – … Continue reading →

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Dog Tales – Teallach Part 2

Posted on December 24, 2019 by

Let me introduce myself: My name is Teallach I was a very soft Alsatian and I have been asked to write about my life in the mountains. I was very lucky to have spent all of my life on the … Continue reading →

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