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  • Colonel Sir David Stirling, SAS founder

    Colonel Sir David Stirling, SAS founder

    Statue of David Stirling SAS founder
    Statue by Angela Conner located outside Doune, Stirlingshire

     

  • Spring outside a monumental little secret

    Spring outside a monumental little secret

    Last year I wrote about how visiting The Church of Holy Rude in Stirling was surprising. While the car was being serviced I spent an hour wandering around the outside of the church. I have no fasciation for graveyards, but the textures and symbolism was so strong (as were the snowdrops) my iphone was deployed.

     

  • Storm brewing over Stirling

    Storm brewing over Stirling

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    With Autumn approaching the first storm over Central Scotland terrified children and pets alike. My youngest son decided he is no longer scared of storms so off to Poppy’s Hill we went to Storm watch. Missed the light and sound show, but grabbed some iPhone shots of the dramatic cloud rolling in over the Ochils.

  • Stirling’s monumental little secret

    Stirling’s monumental little secret

    View from Nave
    I have visited many churches and this one is stunning. The 14th century timber roof beams, graphic windows, and an organ to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.

    Fine buildings become special when the people who own, run and maintain them not only appreciate their wonder, but share it freely with others. It is staffed by friendly volunteers, knowledgeable in its construction and heritage. I visited this church many times and always received a warm welcome. If your are looking for discovery and enrichment while in Stirling, take an hour and make this part of your day. Judging by the visitors book, the rest of the world knows all about Stirling’s monumental little secret too.

    View of Altar

    This is my first Church Panorama taken near the Altar. Church of Holy Rude website here.

     

  • Steam Train Scotland

    Steam Train Scotland

    Steam Train Scotland

    The new Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine railway reopened as many enjoyed Steam Train Scotland. Traditional coaches were pulled by “The Great Marquess” No 61994 on inaugural trips between Alloa and Stirling on 15th May. As the train passed by Causewayhead in Stirling I photographed the engine passing the Wallace Monument in the background. There are passionate train enthusiasts. The area was busy with anxious people waiting for the train to pass.

     

    Steam Train Scotland
    The Great Marquess steam engine 61994 in front of the Wallace Monument

     

    The Great Marquess steam engine 61994 departing Alloa
    The Great Marquess steam engine 61994 departing Alloa
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