Errol & Port Allan 14.10.13

On Monday the 14.10.13 the Monday walking group got on a bus to Errol for a walk to Port Allan. It was a horribly wet day.







On our way out of Errol we came across two minibeastie hotels in the newly made community garden.



 



Even with the poor weather there was some great views.







We then walked through the wood along the side of the River Tay where we had a good view of Errol.











On the way to Port Allan the rain was so heavy I had to stop taking photos. The reed beds here were, until a few years ago, harvested to thatch the roofs of houses; however by now they were flat for the winter. Port Allan is a great place even in the rain.

Newport & Tayfield Estate 30.09.13

On Monday the 30.09.13 the Monday walking group got on a bus to Newport for a walk around Tayfield Estate.

 

Tayfield Estate is a private company categorized under Forestry Consultants and located in Newport-On-Tay, established in 1817.







During our walk we came across some unusual tree roots and wild plants.







After a nice walk around the estate we went in to Newport where we walked down to the harbour and had a great view of Dundee.






We then went for a coffee then we walked to the Tay road bridge then across to Dundee.





This was nice walk and a great time was had by all.

Day Out: Cambo Gardens 29/04/2013

On Monday the 29th of April members and staff from Kandahar set off to Cambo Gardens in Fife.

 

Cambo is a private estate that has a Victorian walled garden, cafe, gift shop, extensive and beautifully maintained grounds and lovely woodland walks.

 

 

The group took the bus to the entrance of the estate and then walked up the drive to the impressive house and cafe.

 

 

Once refreshed in the cafe the group toured the estate properly taking in the lovely sites.

 

 

One of the highlights of the trip was the Victorian walled garden.

 

 

The group also saw an old (and soon to be converted) barn and met the friendly four legged animals on the estate.

 

 

Before heading back down the trail to get the bus back home.

 

 

This ended another great day out for the members of Dundee Mutual Support Group.

 

 

 



Ramblers Group: Loch Leven 25/04/2013

On Thursday the 25th of April the rambling group set off to Scotlandwell for their weekly dawnder.

 

Scotlandwell where we headed for Loch Leven.

 

 

The group walked through Portmoak Community Woodland.

 

 

They then reached the shore of Loch Leven by the Heritage Trail.

 

 

It was a nice sunny day and the views across the loch were fantastic.

 

We then walked around the loch to Kinross to catch the bus home.

 

This ended another great day out for the Kandahar ramblers!

Ramblers Group: Freuchie, Falkand and Maspie Den 11/4/13

On Thursday the eleventh of April the rambling group set off to Freuchie for their weekly dawnder.

 

The bus dropped the group off in Freuchie and they then headed to Newton of Falkand.

 

 

 

They then followed the Laich Road along to Falkland proper.

 

 

Once in Falkland the group had a look at some of the ancient architecture on show in the village.

 

 

 

They then headed up the path, encountering this sad looking pooch enroute.

 

 

And finally reached the Tyndall Bruce Monument.

 

 

Where they were afforded these beautiful views, slightly spoiled by the weather.

 

 

On the way back down the path the group came across some stunning waterfalls and interesting bridges.

 

 

And finally came back into the Falkland Estate.

 

 

This ended another great day out for the Kandahar ramblers!