Category Archives: Local area and events to see

Looking back today on the last 100 days there have been some interesting thoughts that are in my head.

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Lots of emotions and thoughts over the last 100 days. Sadness. At first there was great sadness as my grand kids moved South. I was so used to seeing them regularly that hurt. I did fear for the future for … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things that matter. A memory of the Island of Eigg 2016.

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

Most days I catch up with my Grandchildren (they are down South) how I miss them. These are strange times we are in. Thank goodness for modern technology where we can keep in touch. It’s the same with my sister … Continue reading →

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Week 4 – “Don’t count the days make the days count.”

Posted on April 19, 2020 by

I hope all are well and coping with the “Lock down”. I am lucky having a beach and a forest on my doorstep. I manage my Exercise daily out on my bike or walking. It’s never busy and we are … Continue reading →

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Well done the Skye Sculpture Group

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

I wrote this two years ago about the planned Sculpture on Skye. “I love Skye after over 40 years of adventures on this magical Island . I love its history and it people and have so many incredible days on … Continue reading →

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That ongoing problem erosion at Cummingston sea cliffs.

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

Sadly the erosion at my local crag Cummingston Sea cliffs is getting worse look back on my blogs and see how many times I have written about it. This is not just a climbing cliff but also a well loved … Continue reading →

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Inverness – a great night. Great motivation on the final film about and 82 year old to life – “No Problem a great Mantra”

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

Last night I went to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Eden Court Inverness. Banff in Canada is a place I know well from my many visits in the 80’s, 90, and onwards ice climbing. What a country Canada is … Continue reading →

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Not a Lot Of People Know this ?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by

These notice boards have been in my local forest for many years. They were so ahead of there time. I was told the local Community Council put them up what a great idea and so forwarding thinking. It reads : … Continue reading →

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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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More sad news Ian Ramsay the big hearted Policeman from Crainlarich has passed away.

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

Sadly a great friend of Mountain Rescue Ian Ramsay passed away last week. The funeral details are below . Many in RAF MRT will have known Ian Ramsay he was the local Policeman at Crianlarich and a great local Policeman … Continue reading →

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