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Colonel Sir David Stirling, SAS founder
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
Click on the photograph and navigate using arrows at bottom or press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys. 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…
Stirling’s monumental little secret
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…
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…
