On 23rd May 2016 Ghillie’s Bothy was one year old and to date we have welcomed 33 couples, 27 dogs of all shapes and sizes and four babies. Our guests have enjoyed the tranquillity of Ghillie’s Bothy, with the background music of birds and sheep, the great variety of walks right from the doorstep, … More Our First Year

This year Tynron Artist Jane Blair is opening her studio once again for Spring Fling. Jane’s studio is at Lannhall Cottage, Tynron, Thornhill, DG3 4LA. Studio 74, Green Route in the Spring Fling brochure. The studio will be open on Saturday 28th May from 10.30-8.00, Sunday 29th and Monday 30th between 10.30 and 5.00 pm. More information can be found … More Spring Fling 2016

What a beautiful day for a gentle stroll around Tynron. The sun is shining and the sky is bright blue. Eachann enjoys the shade in the woods.

There’s a lot going on in Moniaive this weekend!      

A visit to The Garden of Cosmic Speculation with friends on a very, very soggy Sunday afternoon. The weather did not stop around 2,000 visitors enjoying this strange and beautiful place, which is only open for one day each year. Below are pictures of the Birchbone Garden, Snail Mound and Snake Mound. Just some of … More The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, set in the gardens of Portrack House, Holywood, Dumfries was designed by Charles Jencks. It is open to the public for one day a year as part of the Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity. The gardens will be open on Sunday May 1st 12- 5pm. Entrance is £7. Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres … More The Garden of Cosmic Speculation

Happy Friday everyone. Now, how about a nice walk?      

CMini Victoria sponge cakes with a cheeky addition of a Monty Bojangles choccy scoffy truffle to top them off! Made for our weekend guests at Ghillie’s Bothy…unless I eat them first!

…two piggie-wigs stood. At last,  a view of the Tynron pigs standing up and what magnificent chaps they are!