Category Archives: Local area and events to see

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

Yesterday was a great day I headed along the coast to Cummingston it was so warm and I enjoyed getting next to sea sitting on the rocks and enjoying the sunny weather. I looked up and the sky had a … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 15, 2019 by

My granddaughters are up from down South they are only young yet so wise already about the environment. They are aged 5 and 8. They are staying locally at Hopeman and living next to the beach. They were telling me … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2019 by

There is something about Stac Pollaidh that when on this lovely wee mountain or any other of these great mountains it brings the incredible words of Norman MaCaig to the mind. How can someone write such words that the hills … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 12, 2019 by

I have been invited to speak in Ayr Town Hall next Wednesday. I am speaking in tandem with a Galloway MRT a team this will mean a lot to me as over the years especially at Lockerbie where I worked … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 3, 2019 by

It is hard to believe how great the weather was on the mountains on Sunday . Today the weather forecast is wild. My friend Terry Moore is up climbing some Corbetts and staying tonight. Poor soul the weather today is … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 30, 2019 by

‘It’s been a long time since I visit Culbin Forest I had a great few hours on my bike I had forgotten how great a facility it is . There is a good car park with toilets and it’s £1.50 … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 29, 2019 by

Yesterday I had to get out and had a short wander along the local Dava Way. There is a bit of work going on with a new pipeline going in from a local distillery. The path is in great condition … Continue reading →

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