Yet another fire started in Linlithgow by drunk yobs, who obviously thought it would be a good idea to start a fire. The creative powers of Buckfast in action again.
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Katie Wearie's Tree
A beautiful, new statue was recently unveiled to commemorate Katie Wearie's Tree
It has never been established who Katie Wearie was and a number of stories abound.
One possibility was that she was called Katie Weir and 'Wearie' was added, while another possibility was that she was a retired cattle drover who sat under the canopy of leaves to rest, suggesting she was 'weary' (or tired) hence Wearie.
The original tree blew down on Guy Fawkes night in 1911 but a sapling taken from the ancient tree was planted. In 1982, and showing signs of weakness, another fresh cutting was planted, thus a third generation stands at the location.
One possibility was that she was called Katie Weir and 'Wearie' was added, while another possibility was that she was a retired cattle drover who sat under the canopy of leaves to rest, suggesting she was 'weary' (or tired) hence Wearie.
The original tree blew down on Guy Fawkes night in 1911 but a sapling taken from the ancient tree was planted. In 1982, and showing signs of weakness, another fresh cutting was planted, thus a third generation stands at the location.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
At last a cracking weekend of weather, so what better than to head to Crammond Island where the tide was out so we could walk out to it. The place was busy with walkers but unfortunately, as the Evening News reported:
Meanwhile, 14 people had to be rescued from Cramond Island yesterday. Three were reported trapped on the causeway but later waded to shore, one while clutching a bicycle.
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