Tynron’s Kirk will be open tomorrow for the first time in many years. Volunteers have decorated it with foliage and berries in a Harvest Festival theme. There will be music in the church whilst visitors admire the decor and local produce on display.

Our first visit to Moniaive Flower Show did not disappoint. The display of flowers, vegetables, baking and crafts was amazing. These photos do not do justice to to the riot of colour and breadth of creativity. Well done everyone. The obligatory Afternoon Tea was very toothsome too!

…How relaxing is it at Ghillie’s Bothy? Answer…Ask Coiney the Greyhound!

The 137th Moniaive Flower Show will take place on Saturday 27th August at Macara Park, Moniaive.  Exhibits will include Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Decorative, Baking & Preserves, Handicrafts and Childrens Classes. The event opens at 1.30pm with presentation of trophies at 2.00pm.   For more information go to: http://www.moniaiveflowershow.com/index.html

We were surprised and delighted to find out that this weeks guests at Ghillie’s Bothy were ‘running away’ to Gretna to get married mid week. Some fizz and cakes to welcome them back as Mr and Mrs!

Young Master Eachann is two years old today. What a handsome smiley fellow he is.

Our first visit to this strange and interesting  castle situated at Glencaple near Dumfries. For a start its triangular! Although a ruin there is enough of the castle standing to get a really good idea of its original size. The carvings in the courtyard are really well preserved, as are the ornate fireplaces in many … More Caerlaverock Castle

Some treats to welcome our Honeymooners, Lauren and Luke, to Ghillie’s Bothy.

It was interesting to see the Kelpie Maquettes at Kirkcudbright Harbour this week. They are on loan for the duration of the Kirkudbright Arts Trail which runs from 25th-29th July. Well worth a visit. More info can be found here: http://www.kirkcudbright.town/news/kirkcudbright-gets-set-to-welcome-the-kelpie-maquettes/

‘Blue Skies Smiling At Me, Nothing But Blue Skies Do I See’