Stormy Skies
We got a wee bit wet on our walk today - around Conheath and down the Quay Hill. Some cool Caerlaverock skies though:
Cool Caterpillars – in Caerlaverock!
Many thanks to Alison Robertson for sending us these fantastic photographs of these magnificent moth caterpillars - found at Castle Corner and in their Glencaple garden! Alison told us, Chris and I spotted two rather eye-catching caterpillars this [.....]
Looking for Crosbie Connections in Caerlaverock
Fiona Sodha got in touch with us, as something caught her eye in the photo above (posted as part of a collection of pictures back in February 2019). Whilst searching for information about the Crosbie family in the [.....]
Salt Marsh Research – Participants Wanted
As we live in such close proximity to the salt marsh, it would be great if a good few folk could get in touch and take part in this PhD research!
Caerlaverock Wildlife by Brian Taylor
Following a recent Facebook post by Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve [NNR] featuring a common lizard spotted on the boardwalk at Castle Corner, Brian Taylor shared his own fantastic photo of a common lizard with us [above]. Thank you [.....]
Evening Exploration Event at Castle Corner
Look out for the Evening Exploration Event on Friday 16th August 2019 at Castle Corner. This is in conjunction with (deep breath) Scottish Natural Heritage [SNH], Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust [WWT] and Historic Environment Scotland [HES]. It [.....]
Butterflies in Caerlaverock 2019
Have you seen more butterflies than usual in Caerlaverock this year? Thanks to Dougie Aitken who sent us this beautiful photo of butterflies on the buddleia in his front garden at Hobbit Cottage! He says that they must [.....]
Charlie and Lilia’s Photography Event at WWT Caerlaverock
Charlie and Lilia are up visiting their grandparents, Rob and Sue, and had a great time today (despite the weather) at WWT Caerlaverock's fantastic "Wildlife Photography for Kids" event! It was led by WWT's own Faith Hillier. Main [.....]
Fly Tipping
Thanks to Tom Brown for drawing this to everyone's attention. Here's the polite version: "Would the mindless person dumping carpets at the Big Rock consider taking to Lockerbie Rd tip. It beggars belief at times. Alternatively cut up [.....]
Pintail for Sale, Glencaple
Denise Fuller has asked if we can share these details of Pintail, her lovely 3 bedroom house in Glencaple, which is for sale. All the details are >>>here<<< Give us a shout if you have something for [.....]
Old Glencaple Photo Quiz
Many thanks to John Roberts who sent us a couple of old photos, with a couple of questions: Can anyone date them? The photo with the boy on the bicycle was a postcard, can anyone name him? He [.....]
Water Safety
With thanks to David Gilbert for drawing this article from the Dumfries and Galloway What's Going On page to our attention. It highlights the dangers of bathing/ swimming around the Solway coastline. Whilst we are immeasurably lucky to [.....]
Little Egret Meets Heron – video by Rob Wells
Many thanks to Rob Wells for sending us this great video of a little egret meeting a grey heron at low tide on the River Nith in Glencaple today! If you have any footage of interesting encounters [.....]
The Nith Inshore Rescue Tote Team!
Here is an (unseasonal) official photograph of the dedicated Nith Inshore Rescue Tote Team who meet every Monday evening in the Nith Hotel bar to draw the lucky winner(s) in the weekly fundraising Tote. To find out more [.....]
Plea to Drive Carefully in Caerlaverock, for Everyone’s Safety
Sharon Bissett got in touch with a very important message for everyone driving around Caerlaverock (and on all country roads) at this time of year in particular, "to be more mindful than usual of dog walkers and pedestrians [.....]
*Updated* Barron Family History Request
Graham Bates emailed us to ask for any help with his family research back on 29th May 2018: "From the middle of the 19th century, my forebears have been located in Cheshire (via Liverpool). However, research reveals [.....]
Cockles landing at Glencaple Quay
It warmed the cockles of our hearts to receive this email from Karl Savege, with a photo from 2008... seems so long ago now somehow! "I thought this was an interesting photo of the quay end taken about [.....]
The Epitome of Community – Buddies Cycle Run
With many thanks to PC Jac Irving for getting in touch with this wonderful story, and some photos: "Today was the epitome of community and I was so proud to be able to say “I’m local!” Charities and [.....]
New – The Barbour Memorial Hall Facebook Page
The Barbour Memorial Hall in Glencaple now has it's own Facebook Page! You can help them to spread the word by visiting, 'liking' and sharing the page. You will be first to know about upcoming events! If you [.....]
Struan Henderson Wins Art Award in Edinburgh!
A huge Caerlaverock Congratulations to Caerlaverock Primary School pupil Struan Henderson who has been awarded a special merit award in the National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition! There were over 8600 entries from schools all over Scotland! The [.....]