"The Tin Kirk" Pirnmill. Pirns or bobbins were made from the pine trees of the area, until there were no more pine trees left to use.

Have fun, you are in a lovely part of Scotland, so much to enjoy and discover...

Yesterday. A chilly walk in upper Wensleydale. I learnt that the swallows made a welcome return to the area on the 8th.

Thank you Paul, reading your blog brings so much enjoyment.

Yes, good idea, thank you.

Many thanks. I look forward to reading their work and will adopt the quote. A good sentiment to live by. Must wake up early tomorrow for further episode!

I found it at the same time that the Shipping Forecast was on Radio 4. It's on again tomorrow. It seems to be more about people, from what I heard.

Sounds wonderful. Earlier this a.m. radio 4 extra. A story based on Ferryhill. Collective noun for Skylarks - exultation.

Lochranza to Kintyre, ferry hopping home.

Brings back memories of walk to "Dick Hudsons", the arial glide etc..

Footpath to Fallen Rocks. Measured Mile marker, calibrating the speed of Clyde built ships.

Snow on Goat Fell.

Corrie. Rough seas. Power cut. Bright sunshine. Egg rolling. Hailstones. Pipe band at Brodick Castle.

Yes, it is corrugated, note the free standing church bell.

Pirnmill church.

Sannox beach

Great geology here, plus you found a treasure. Lovely story.

Thank you.

Arran sunrise before Storm David!

Good signal at Whiting Bay, catching up on posts...

Sunshine before rain. Signal not too good on Arran.

Corrie. This well built timber building was the old ferry waiting room in the days when travellers needed to be rowed out to the steamer moored off shore.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

In the ferry queue at Ardrossan heading for the Isle of Arran.

"Happy Birthday" Walter.

Adorable...

We always loved that site. Good dog walks around there too. Have fun...

Looking good. Which site? Had ours home today preparing for service next week. It's a bit big for Florrie, me and the hamster. Holds happy memories...