Archive for September, 2009
Pawblem Solved at Dean Castle Park
26 Sep
by Moira Heron
in General
Old dogs can and do learn new tricks!
Dean Castle & Kilmarnock House
26 Sep
by Pamela Rose
in Did You Know?
The second instalment in the "Did You Know?" series
Dog Agility
21 Sep
by Moira Heron
in General
Agility was first introduced to the UK at Crufts in 1978 and the structure of the competition has not changed very much over the years. It is a comparatively new form of dog competition, where the animal’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain [...]
Sunset near Ailsa Craig
21 Sep
by Moira Heron
in General
Ailsa Craig, a tiny island sitting in the Firth of Clyde, once part of an extinct volcano that might have been active about 500 million years ago, is now a local beauty spot and a haven for wild birds.
Uninhabited, with an unmanned lighthouse, the only way to get close is hiring a local fisherman [...]
Tragedy at the Laigh Kirk
19 Sep
by Pamela Rose
in Did You Know?
First article in the "Did You Know?" series
George Square, Glasgow
17 Sep
by Moira Heron
in General
Took a drive up to Glasgow today for a change and thought I would try out the new HD camera at George Square. Clarity is superb but can’t seem to stop the shaking. Don’t worry, will try it on a tripod soon and see what the difference is.
The City Chambers always looks grand although I could not get [...]
St Patrick
14 Sep
by Moira Heron
in General
St Patrick was born in Cumbria on 17 March, captured as a slave around 15 years old and taken to Ireland. His father was a deacon and his grandfather was a priest.
As a slave Patrick worked as a herdsman and was held captive for nearly 6 years. During this time his faith grew stronger as he prayed [...]

