PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 A few of us will be up your way in a few days time Compo. We turn left for Bonar Bridge though, heading for Assynt. Can't wait. Staying in a Bothy near Loch Borralan if you are out and about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 Not quite up to Compo, but here goes....Overlooking Cuckmere Valley towards the sea. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 When we used to drive from Lancing to our friends in East Dean, we passed this meandering river. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 8:29 AM, plantfit said: Saw a large building site there the other week when I drove passed Mary,thats progress and people do need somewhere to live, before any groundworks start though archaelogical surveys have to be carried out and documented although we have physically lost these areas the history is preserved in documents and photo's thankfully, I wonder if the old Scampton airfield will be built on,all the history that place holds Rog it would be nice if Scampton was kept just as it was, but if the build on school playing fields just because Tesco move in then there is no chance. I refer to Annie Holgate sports field and Wigwam sports field in Hucknall. Its no wonder we never do well at the OLYMPIC GAMES. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 642 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 Whilst deploring the building on sportsfields, I cannot agree with you Mary about Britain not doing well at the Olympic Games. In 2008 we finished fourth in the medals table behind, USA, China and Russia, 2012 we were third behind China and USA, whilst in 2016 we were second behind USA. Given our relative size we have certainly been punching above our weight in recent times. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Deepdene Boy said: Whilst deploring the building on sportsfields, I cannot agree with you Mary about Britain not doing well at the Olympic Games. In 2008 we finished fourth in the medals table behind, USA, China and Russia, 2012 we were third behind China and USA, whilst in 2016 we were second behind USA. Given our relative size we have certainly been punching above our weight in recent times. Especially the cyclists 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 4:41 PM, katyjay said: When we used to drive from Lancing to our friends in East Dean, we passed this meandering river. That section of the river down to the sea is known as "The Meanders". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,534 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 Overshot water wheel,any idea what the smaller overshot water wheel was for Compo? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 No idea, Rog. The mill has been boarded up since before I moved here 25yrs ago......Perhaps a small electricity generator? I occasionally see the retired local historian in Wick. I will make a point of asking what he knows about it when I next see him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,377 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Excellent as ever Compo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks for the lovely comments, gang. Should anyone wish to experience any of the places shown in any of my photos - you know where I am. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I presume the ?house higher up from the lighthouse was also for sale? Was it just the actual lighthouse or the other building as well that you nearly bought? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 We were going to bid for both but there was a fault in the concrete retaining wall at the back of the house that would have cost more than we could afford to repair, Margie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Went for a walk from Dunbeath to Latheronwheel on Sunday morning. I took some photos that I'm going to post later. For now how about the giant beast walking through the water. there is a legend of "The Morven Giant" in Caithness. Named after the mountain it is supposed to inhabit.....could this be the legend? 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Looking forward to your next photos Compo. They are stunning. It must be really beautiful up there but I'll bet it's a bugger in winter. B. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Dunbeath to Latheron [See bottom for album link] Here's a starter for ten..... Of weeds and walls: The rest of the album is here. If you can't see it I will post individual photos in small batches. Click on the first photo to open the bigger version and you will find captions to the right-hand side. Use forward arrows on right to move through album: A walk from Dunbeath to Latheron via the clifftops. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks a million Paul ! Again, brilliant pictures. Can I have your permission to use a couple on greetings cards ? Thanking you in anticipation. B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Fabulous photos Compo, looks like you had a fantastic trek around the coast. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Beekay said: Thanks a million Paul ! Again, brilliant pictures. Can I have your permission to use a couple on greetings cards ? Thanking you in anticipation. B Emailed you Beekay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Five years ago today. This is me looking back at the first of three tops on Scaraben, Caithness. Approaching the main summit of Scaraben: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Glen Feshie (Southern Cairngorms): 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Afternoon, 3rd July 2015. Dunnet beach north Caithness. Holidays will proceed as booked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Surfing in Caithness: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Winter will soon be with us once again. This was my upper garden in January: 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 A winter squall off Britain's most northerly mainland point, Dunnet Head: 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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