Category Archives: nature

Before the Monster

Posted on December 16, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

Of all the monster legends in the western world, that of Loch Ness is probably the best known. This stretch of dark water in the north of Scotland attracts thousands of tourists, year after year, there have been dozens of … Continue reading →

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Lore and Lure of the River

Posted on October 26, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

It was Sir Walter Scott who made the Tweed famous, so that people in half the nations of the world learned about the beauty and lore of the Borders through his words. Yet by international standards the river is insignificant. … Continue reading →

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The smell of nature

Posted on October 21, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

There is something very evocative about this time of year when autumn is deep with falling leaves and skeins of geese draw great Vees across the greying skies. It is a time of reflection and peace, with cool air and … Continue reading →

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