Looking up, Dumfries, Scotland

Looking up in Dumfries it is interesting what is there to see. I spotted this sandstone head in the High Street. I wonder if any one can tell me where it is?

Sitting between two old chaps, Dumfries Scotland

a chance to learn from age. Sitting in the park, a bench between, history! If only trees could speak, what whould they tell us?

Im memory of John Law Hume, Dumfries, Scotland.

Memorial in Dock Park The Titanic sank, and a band played 'Nearer my God to thee...', until the tragedy was over, all the members going down with the ship. John Law Hume was a member of of the band who sang on until his last breath!

No Salmon jumping, Dumfries, Scotland.

No Salmon jumping A closer view of the Salmon ladder.

A Ladder for the Returning Salmon, Dumfries, Scotland.

A ladder for the Salmon the right hand side of the river Nith reveals an easy route up stream for the Scottish Salmon on their return home.

All the Colours of Scotland in Dumfries, scotland.

All the colours of Scotland line up even in dumfries. What colour do you hold for the future of Scotland?

The Two Lions, dumfries, Scotland

The Two Lions My friend John stands between the two lions.

Inspiration in your hand, Dumfries, Scotland.

Inspiration in your hand this beautiful sculpture sits quietly nearby dumfries, to inspire all who pass by.

The Tourist information Office, Dumfries, Scotland

The Tourist infromation office You can find out anything about the town from the office on the Whitesand, down by the river.

Bridge over the river Nith, Dumfries, Scotland.

Bridge over the river Nith a great cycle and foot bridge across the river Nith.

Criffel, Dumfries, Scotland

Criffel Our local high point. Still with a dusting of Snow.

A seat for the sick poor, Dumfries, Scotland

A Seat for the Sick Poor of Dumfries Walking through Dumfries I noticed a rather small bench. How wonderful that Dumfries would provide benches to rest on.

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, near Dumfries, Scotland

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust is not far from Dumfries. I went this week with my friend Tom. There are not many places where you can see close up over fifty wild swans. Every day while the swans are present they are fed. it is a great site.

Wallace's Loaning, Dumfries, Scotland.

Wallace's Loaning A hidden gem, taking you back in time.

Rosefield Mill, Dumfries, Scotland.

Charteris, Spence and company set up Rosefield Mill and in the First World War changed production to the manufacture of khaki and French Army blue cloth. After the war the mills did not recover their old markets and were apparently unwilling or unable to produce cheaper cloth for the rapidly developing multiple tailoring businesses. Looking for a restoration project?