Loch Katrine

TheTamshee & family spent a couple of days exploring the delights of the Trossachs Trail with Loch Katrine the gem in the oyster for manageable family cycling. Spectacular views of the distant Ben Venue when cruising on the impressive steamship Sir Walter Scott

Sal's Art "Selkirk Square"

TheTamshee: continues to promote Sal's artistic talents because i am extremely proud of my fair lady. This little masterpiece is the local town square in Selkirk toon. The statue is Sir Walter Scott. Famous for writing historical novels such as Waverley, set during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. In the near future, the painting will be auctioned off as part of the fund raising efforts of Magz and supporters of the Selkirk Playpark Group.

The Yarrow Stone

Yarrow village is situated on Yarrow Water some 9 miles west of the royal burgh of Selkirk, in the old county of Selkirkshire. The original church was built c.1640 by the Covenanters and restored after a fire in 1922. Sir Walter Scott attended church here while he lived at Ashiestiel (1804-12). A sundial contains the instruction 'Watch and Pray / Tyme is Short'. An early Christian stone lies about 1 km south west of the village with a faint Latin inscription which possibly names members of a British Christian dynasty in the 5th or 6th Century AD.
Well known for its battles, feuds and beauty, the Yarrow Valley spurred the creation of numerous ballads, such as 'The Dowie Dens of Yarrow', and figured highly in Sir Walter Scott's collection of Minstrelsy. Other authors associated with the area include William Dunbar, James Hogg, Christopher North and Wordsworth. TheTamshee says: this is God's own country with awesome scenery to view while walking the hills. Hike "The Way" you will not be disappointed-but remember to plan ahead with regard to booking accommodation or take the tent and hope for some good weather.
The Tibbie Shiels Inn is a fine watering hole to rest weary legs and the views over St Mary's Loch are picture perfect.