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Some of our photographs
Some of these pictures show scenes in and around our little hamlet, and others include photographs in the nearby town of Dumfries. We have been asked to show our bedroom accommodation, so we have included 2 pictures below.
"The Thames flows proudly to the sea, where royal cities stately stand; but sweeter flows the Nith to me, where Comyns ance had high command" Robert Burns. The River Nith, Dumfries, 5 miles from our home
Dervogilla Bridge over the River Nith
The massive ruins of Caerlaverock Castle are near to Bankend.
Winter in Bankend village
Rural life at Bankend is at a slow country pace
On the banks of the River Nith, Dumfries
Hadrian's Wall runs along the border of Scotland and England, near to our home
Kirkcudbright is a small picturesque port along the Solway coast much loved by artists
These wee beasties (Highland cattle) are very docile and make good pets
Holiday makers hire gypsey wagons and pass by our home
The Belted Galloway Cattle ("Belties") are a hardy breed that can withstand the harsh winters of Scotland. These animals are unique to this part of Scotland.
Bluebells in the Caerlaverock Nature Reserve
The bedrooms are cosy with en suite facilities, TV, tea/coffee tray and electric blankets for winter
Remember to bring your alarm clock as the comfortable beds may cause you to oversleep and miss your breakfast!
Barnacle geese on a neighbouring farm during winter
The Globe Inn where Robert burns would order more than a pint from the lovely barmaids. It is still a favourite watering hole in Dumfries.
Dergovilla Bridge, the oldest of its kind in the whole of Scotland
The cycle Route 7, that passes our home, crosses the River Nith at this suspension bridge in Dumfries
Across the River Nith rises the Criffel (top) and a good view of the Isle of Man as well as the Cumbrian hills of the Lakedstrict can be clearly seen from its summit on a fine day. A perfect place for bird watching (above)
The Caerlaverock churchyard near to Bankend contains the remains of Old Mortality that inspired the writing of Sir Walter Scott's novel of the same name
Burn's statue, Dumfries
Snowfall during winter
