ARCHIVE - AROUND KILSYTH 2023
September 2023
Half way through September already and hasn't it just been beautiful? Here are some photographs taken down at the Marina on Monday 11 September 2023. In case you are wondering what the second photo is - there's a path from the Boathouse which leads up to the road. On one side of the path it's made of intertwined willow trees, quite lovely. Hope you like these!
August 2023
Well, here we are in August already and I hear that some shops have Christmas displays already! What is going on? Anyway, here are a few photographs taken earlier this month which I hope you will enjoy looking it. We are so blessed with the lovely surroundings and scenery here in Kilsyth. The first is from Banton Loch (the dam) . The second one was taken from the canal path heading towards Twechar where there is an opening and if you cross the road (carefully) another path leads to the Kelvin walkway.
We're now into the second half of August and hopefully the sun will contine to shine. Here are a couple of photos of the church and grounds. The garden is looking really lovely thanks to the Mission Group gardeners and helpers.
July 2023
At time of adding this post, it's only the 4th of July and so far it doesn't feel like it weather-wise. I suppose the gardens and the farmers need the rain though! These photographs were taken on the path behind the canal heading up towards Nethercroy then on the way down, I couldn't resist taking a quick snap of the swans! Depending on the weather, there's still three weeks of July remaining so we'll just have to wait and see.
Later the same week, the weather was still quite good (dry at least) so another walk, this time along the Garrell down to the marshes, with lovely views looking up the hills towards the Academy. Since then, the weather has not been good to say the least, maybe later in the month it will brighten up!
June 2023
Here is a variety of photos taken so far this month.
Included are two of the Peace Garden which is looking really lovely. Also, some stunning sunset photos and the Canal Festival at the end of Kilsyth Civic Week.
19 June 2023
May 2023
Here are some photographs taken around the marina at Auchinstarry and the walk which leads up to Nethercroy. Some lovely wild flowers along the path.
April 2023
Well, the weather didn't turn out too well in March as it seemed like it rained almost every day! I guess that's what keeps our country so green. So far, we have had some lovely sunshine during the beginning of April but things seem to be further behind compared to last year. for instance the blossom on the trees at this point isn't out yet. However, here are some lovely scenes from the Colzium which hopefully you will enjoy. Blossom now in full bloom and photos added. 28 April 2023
March 2023
What do they say about March - in like a lamb and out like a lion?
Well so far, March is being very kind to us, some sunshine and definitely warmer plus NO rain (so far).
Here are some photographs taken from the Burn down past St Patrick's Primary School.
4 March 2023
February 2023
Almost half way through February. The snowdrops in the church grounds have come through and looking very healthy. Lovely little flowers! Also added are some of the monuments around the town - John Jarvie, Miners Memorial and 100th anniversary of the Burngreen Park. A wee dipper in the Garrell Burn looking for something to eat! Click on each one for a better look.
January 2023
2023 already - how time flies. Mixed weather so far in January, firstly two weeks of torrential rain followed by a week of cold, frosty and sunny days. A walk around the walled garden shows that spring is in the air with some of the bulbs coming through as well as buds on the rhodendrons. Separately, the work at the Garrell Burn has been completed and it's looking good. Let's hope the fish appreciate it too!