What a lovely photo this is. Shared by Frances Burns, it shows the former Pathfoot Cottage on the Pech Brae in March 1956. The cottage owner, a man named John sweeps the snow away from the house to prevent any dampness or damage to the plants which once were right along the gable. Taken on […]
I thought it about time I wrote an extended article and collected my research into Pathfoot, for it occurred to me some time ago, these quaint little houses near the foot of the Pech Brae hadn’t been commented on before on or offline with any depth. I’m pleased to now share my research on this […]
During a warm, sunny walk around the Calder this Easter, I took this April photograph at the Peth Brae, Barnhill. Pictured on the North, upper side of the brae, about halfway down between the Hoolets Nest Pub and the Niaroo location, is a section of stone wall. Whilst this is not unusual for the Peth […]