… and now, folks, it’s time to play … Who’s Grave Is It Anyway?

You can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be lead Stan Laurel "Another fine mess" aptly describes the grave of Margaret Jefferson in our local Cathcart Cemetery. Best known as Stan Laurel's mum, Margaret was also an actress in her own right. Known as Madge she moved to Glasgow in 1901 after … Continue reading … and now, folks, it’s time to play … Who’s Grave Is It Anyway?

Crafty!

Dumfries & Galloway Day 2 - Saturday 8 April It’s early. It’s still dark outside. Not just dark, it’s noisy. The birds have decided it’s time to get up. I roll over and manage to go back to sleep. 7.15am. One particular blackbird thinks he is in a competition for the loudest bird in Newton … Continue reading Crafty!

Ghost Dog

Dumfries & Galloway Day 1 We should have been heading to Kirkmaiden, close to Drummore and the Mull of Galloway, but our Airbnb hosts pulled the plug on us at the last minute. It’s Good Friday and instead we find ourselves on the way to some hurriedly arranged alternative in Newton Stewart. The journey from … Continue reading Ghost Dog