Wrecked Villein
@wreckedvillein
Book reader, hill & old railway walker, genealogy & history enthusiast, at home in the Scottish Borders.
I did like the old buildings. Artists impression of the new buildings, sited at the west side of the old site. I think that's the final design.
LAPD not exactly sounding like a police department expecting imminent insurrection ...
Last rideout of HCR2025, and the Principals stop at the Hornshole Memorial on the way to Denholm, to pay their respects 511 years after the battle which led to the Common Riding tradition in Hawick.
Bunting's up for HCR 2025. Kirkin' Sunday next Sunday, and then it's Common Riding Week, with the actual Common Riding on Friday the 6th. Safe oot, safe in.
Is he trying to look like comedian Josh Widdecombe, in a bid to become more popular?
Isle of May puffins dismayed at the 42% US tariff on their vital sand eel export industry.
The Bass Rock Air Force has unveiled its new, top-secret FU-47 swing-wing divebomber, in preparation to repel US ,Customs vessels.
I think there's a lesson here for national leaders around the world. Stand up to Trump, call out his bullshit, and he will start to show respect and address you properly. Like all bullies, he respects strength, not appeasement (same goes for Putin).
On the one hand, most Scots don't want Trump anywhere near Scotland, and especially not for a state visit. On the other hand, a lot of us can't wait to embody the spirit of Janey ...
The south side of the Pentland Hills, along the A702, took a battering in Storm Eowyn. Hundreds of trees down, including many on the roads and some homes without power for more than 2 days. A bus shelter at the Bush Estate shows the degree of damage, ripped out of the ground.