The Scottish Polar Express is the name given to the train service running from Oban to Glasgow. It passes through Rannoch, my local station. The
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Happy St Andrews Day
Happy St Andrew’s Day. It’s the 30 November 2023, and it’s St Andrew’s day here in Scotland
The Stags are back
The Stags are back. The red deer rut seems to be drawing to a close. The wild stormy weather has probably hastened the end of
Your handwriting is personal
Your handwriting is personal. It is like you, unique, however, it seems to be a forgotten art these days. Years ago, and before the digital
Monday morning welcome light
Monday morning welcome light. After a weekend of prolonged heavy rain and floods, Scotland braced for more rain overnight. Thankfully, it rained very little and
Positive news for salmon
Positive news for salmon. Our salmon numbers have been in decline for decades. There are many factors responsible for their decline, from warming sea temperatures
September and the rain
September and the rain. Looking through my photo archives it’s interesting to compare the weather each year. Depending on what app you use on your
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human or animal intelligence. It combines computer science and
Hot weather in the hills
Hot weather in the hills. June has been a record hot month, with high temperatures and very little rain. The land is drying out, hillside
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor. Guest, Linda Mellor, enjoys a chat with Hannah and Charlotte in their popular twice-monthly podcast called ‘Women in Wellies’.
Camper goes missing from Loch Rannoch
Camper goes missing from Loch Rannoch. We have all been on high alert for a man missing in the Kinloch Rannoch/Loch Rannoch area since the
Daily choices around us
Daily choices around us. Choices are everywhere should you choose to see them. A morning walk revealed wildlife making choices, just look at the two
Women in Wellies Podcast
A new podcast launched today with Hannah Lloyd and Charlotte Gilfillan. In their first episode the hosts introduced themselves and gave an insight into their
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
January’s weather continues to bite
January’s weather continues to bite down. The low temperatures and snowfall impacted on Scottish travel and schools. The weather is not just in the news
Have you read Harry’s book?
It’s an easy one to answer. ‘No’. Will I ever read Harry’s book? Same answer. ‘No’. It’s been in the headlines, with contents leaked before
Mixed weather
The mixed weather was welcomed today. The rain washed away a lot of the snow but the thick, treacherous ice remained. Perhaps another mild night,