Corgarff Castle is an interesting place to visit. On the Historic Environment Scotland website it says “Originally a noble residence, Corgarff became an army base for hunting down Jacobite sympathisers and, later, whisky smugglers.”
Knapps Loch Knapps Loch, just outside Kilmacolm, was created early in the 20th century by an angling club. More information at The Knapps Angling Club
Skiddaw Area Walking in the area north of Keswick including Latrigg, Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man, Lonscale Fell and Dodd
Borrowdale Walking in Borrowdale in the Lake District including Castle Crag, Grange Fell and Great Crag.
Scafell Pike A walk up Scafell Pike, the highest hill in England at 978m. With a detour to include Esk Pike and Bowfell.
Trossachs Area A short visit to part of The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and The Glen Kinglas Estate managed by the Woodland Trust.
The Hermitage Near Dunkeld in Perthshire, The Hermitage was designed as a pleasure ground in the 18th century for the Dukes of Atholl. Information can
GFW Christmas Concert One of the GFW Christmas concerts at Springburn College, December 2025.
GFW players at Café Hope GFW Players playing at a welcome event at Cafe Hope for G20 Charity in Maryhill’s Wyndford Estate.
Derwentwater A walk above Derwentwater to Walla Crag, Bleaberry Fell and High Seat. A beautiful day in the Lake District but some areas were very
Japanese Garden A visit in the autumn to the lovely Japanese Garden at Cowden. Started by the Scottish adventurer Ella Christie the full story can
Ullswater A few photos from around Ullswater and a walk up Arthur’s Pike and Bonscale Pike.
Chatelherault Autumn in the Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. The park houses the former hunting lodge of the Duke of Hamilton and Cadzow Castle. Avon
Springburn Unity Network GFW players at Springburn Shopping Centre playing for the Springburn Unity Network event during Glasgow Doors Open Day 2025
International Air Show The Festival of Flight, at Low Green, Ayr. Really nice weather for it this year and the usual huge crowd.
Haystacks A dry day and a walk up Haystacks. Wainwright adored Haystacks, calling it “the best fell-top of all” for its “beauty, variety and interesting
