The long, hot spell has provided some good conditions for getting out in the kayaks. We’ve had a few trips on the sea and we’ve been out on Loch Ken with the Kirkcudbright Canoe Club.
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Garden Update
After the long, dry spell we’ve finally had some rain and things are growing quickly.
Betty’s Birthday
Betty was 11 years old on 21st May. Here she is having a celebratory squirm out in the field.
Shanty Weekend
We spent a weekend at Ettrickbridge on one of Ian’s Music Weekends, learning and singing Sea Shanties. The event was hosted by master accordionist Ian Lowthian at his home, Kirkhope House, an old manse at the edge of the village. Ian’s wife Janey kept us supplied with delicious home bakes, lunch and an evening meal which we were lucky enough to be able to eat out in the garden. We stayed at the Cross Keys Inn in Ettrickbridge and the group of musicians and singers invaded the bar area on the Saturday evening for a lively session of nautical songs and tunes.
More Wine o’ Clocks
The sunny spring weather this year has been good for outdoor Wine o’ Clock sessions. It’s been a pleasure to welcome some new arrivals this year. Wine o’ Clock has also been out and about at other locations and we’ll post some more photos from some of the sessions.
October 2024
A few autumnal photos from the local area as the trees lose their leaves and the sun gets lower in the sky…
Wine o’ Clock
Our Friday evening tradition of Wine o’ Clock gatherings has continues through 2024 and has been hosted in various locations around the Borgue peninsula. Unfortunately, the weather has not been great for enjoying outdoor sessions this year but we did manage to get a fine, sunny evening for one of the September sessions.
Sandgreen Swim o’ Clock
The Friday evening Wine o’ Clock sessions are still going strong and in the summer months we often go ‘on tour’ to visit other locations for our refreshments. Cathy hosted a late summer Swim o’ Clock event at her house, ‘Lazy Days’ on the beach at Sandgreen.
Kirkcudbright Tattoo 2023
The Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities events end with the Tattoo and Fireworks Display at the end of August. We had a beautiful evening and enjoyed the events with lots of music, motorcycle stunt displays, a spectacular sunset and the famous Kirkcudbright Tug o War team as seen in Sam Kelly’s video below.
SongWave Concerts
Gabrielle was a member of the SongWave choir that gave three concerts at the end of June. They performed in Kirkpatrick Durham, St. John’s Town of Dalry and in Gatehouse of Fleet Parish Church. Here they are, performing in Gatehouse.
