Although these are some distance apart I will include them in one blog as they are both managed by historic Scotland.
Fort George is on the shore of the Murray forth and was constructed following the Jacobite uprising. It is still use as an army garrison. We enjoyed our visit, it helps that you do not have to explore it in any particular direction, the audio tour guide is designed to allow this. An interesting place complemented by the scenery.
Stanley mill, located on the river Tay about seven miles north east of Perth. The first buildings were started about the same time as the fort to process raw cotton using water wheels to provide power. It was in use, with some gaps, for around two hundred years under different owners. In that time it was extended and modernised. It finally closed in 1988. In 1995 it came into the ownership of historic Scotland. Part of it is now open to the public the rest of it as been converted for housing.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:23 pm
We also have a pair of blackbirds that visit the garden for their raisins but they are not quite as clever as your visitors!!!
January 5th, 2010 at 5:40 am
I do not intend to offend anyone but, if that rattles your cage you need to get a life.