First day – Lerwick, Tumblin and Burra Isle
On our wandering around Lerwick we went out along the street to the south end, past the lodberries. At Bain’s […]
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Shetland 2025 – travelling north
We started to plan this trip last December, since we knew that accommodation might be hard to come by. In
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Germany 2025
We returned from a great trip to the south of Germany, and I have finally uploaded photos to our website.
Killantringan dip
Killantringan is a lovely quiet place to swim, but the tide has to be right, otherwise access to the beach
Knockbrex swim
It was great to be back at Knockbrex with the water clearer than I have ever seen it before. There’s
Port Logan – a warm day
This was probably the first really warm day of the year. Air temperature was 22C even at Port Logan, with
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North Lakes Visit
For some time we have intended to make a short trip into the Lake District from our base in Galloway.
Port Logan
The end of April, and back at Port Logan. Look at all those people not swimming! Indeed, wearing coats 🙂
Port Logan swim
Another lovely sunny day! Air temperature 11C, water temperature 13C. Better in than out! Nice seaweed
Killantringan dip
The tide was just about far enough out to get on the beach easily. Another beautiful day. Had the place
First Port Logan dip of the year
Great to be back at one of my favourite beaches. Not much needed for swimming. The thermometer is the key
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Knockbrex – swimming?
I had been to Knockbrex before, but wanted to investigate when was best to go. The tide was rather far
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Cat Strand
In New Galloway there’s a fairly new arts venue; it also has a nice cafe for a coffee stop. Whilst
Killantringan chilly dip!
It was early in the season but I just love to get in the water. A bit of a grey
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Duncan Chisholm CDs
I have recently (actually for a while, but more especially recently!) been enjoying Duncan Chisholm’s fiddle music. I love his
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Celtic Connections 2025 again
Our third visit to Celtic Connections was to the final of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year,
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Celtic Connections 2025
We are managing to get along to a few Celtic Connections concerts in Glasgow, as we usually do at this
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Hogmanay 2024
For the first time in many years we were away from home at Hogmanay; instead, we were in Galloway. Of
Edinburgh Christmas
The Christmas Market and “attractions” start in early December. The big wheel has been there for quite a few years
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