Blogs worthy of a good look

Sunday, 28 February 2010

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries, Scotland.



Gracefield Arts Centre a place to have a look at local art, enjoy a coffee, and purchase works of art made by local people.

Saturday, 27 February 2010

A weeping Ash, Dumfries, Scotland



A weeping Ash Waiting patiently for Spring, marking the entrance to the Gracefield Arts Centre.

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Spring is springing in Dumfries, Scotland



Spring is springing in Dumfries. This little group of Snowdrops broke through to the surface to indicate Spring is on its way.

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

A beautiful thing, Dumfries, Scotland



A Beautiful things I took this photo in my friends garden. A little beautiful thing here in Dumfries. Keep looking and you too will see beautifull things in your town.

Sunday, 21 February 2010

Anderson Kilts, Dumfries, Scotland



Anderson Kilts Looking for a Kilt? Anderson of Dumfries is the place to find one.

Friday, 19 February 2010

The Dumfries Standard, Dumfries, Scoltand



The Dumfries Standard Newspaper office The Standard has allways calimed to be at the heart of the Town, with its new building it can truly calim to be so.

Thursday, 18 February 2010

The Ewart Library, dumfries, Scotland



The Ewart Library The most noted Renaissance style library in Scotland. The library was named after William Ewart, the former Member of Parliament for Dumfries. Ewart was responsible for the introduction of the Free Libraries Acts of 1850 in England, and 1853 in Scotland, allowing public libraries to be supported by local taxation for the first time.

Tuesday, 16 February 2010

The Doonhamer Bistro, Dumfries, Scotland




Doonhamer Bistro. A wonderful place to have coffee, food and a quiet break from the flow of the world.

Monday, 15 February 2010

Kitty's Husband Bernard, Dumfries daily photo



Bernard Kitty's husband, faithfully bringing in the shop sign after another fruitful day in the shop. More about bernard at a later date.

Sunday, 14 February 2010

Kitty's, Dumfries, Scotland




Kitty's A wonderful Gem of a shop for all the gifts you are looking for. Somthing special? Kities is the palce.

Saturday, 13 February 2010

The Queensberry Monument, Dumfries, Scotland



The Queensberry Monument was erected in 1780, and moved for a while to a site in front of what are at present the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Council Offices. It was moved back to Queensberry Square in 1990, with the pedestrianisation of the Town Centre. Designed by Robert Adam, the monument demonstrates the esteem in which Charles, Third Duke of Queensberry, was held by Dumfries people.

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Bank Street Books, Dumfries, Scotland



Bank Street Books, Bank Street, Dumfries. Mrs Dawber (left) discusses the wonders of second hand books outside her magnificent shop. The only Second Hand bookshop in Dumfries. Need to take a moment to reflect, browse, and relax? Bank Street Books is the place for all three. Enjoy!

Dumfries Academy, Dumfries, Scotland



Dumfries Academy has existed since the 14th century, making it the earliest school in the Dumfries area.

Early records show that John of Greyfriars, a monk, was appointed rector of a new school in Dumfries in 1330. Being a church school it concentrated on the study of religious texts, but in the centuries which followed other schools built in the town which taught subjects such as Brewing, Mathematics, English, Baking and Needlework became integrated into the Academy building.

Tuesday, 9 February 2010

The Nith, Dumfries, Scotland



The river Nith as it begins to flow towards the town centre. Robert Burns is proported to have walked along this part of the river.

Sunday, 7 February 2010

The Church and Robert Burns


Greyfriars Church and Robert Burns

The Church and Robert Burns are a strange mix, and yet a story worthy of exploration.

All played out in Dumfries.

Dumfries town centre


Dumfries town centre. A place where people stop and talk to one another as they go about their daily life.

Take the train, bus or car and enjoy this tranquil town center for yourself. Explore this safely tucked away hidden jewel in the heart of Southern Scotland,