Tag Archives: Blackridge

Forrestburn Windfarm: A New Threat

Posted on August 16, 2015 by jester1970

A few weeks back I took a walk through Caldercruix and on past Hillend Reservoir, before taking the road past the quarry workings at Cairneyhill and on to Forrestburn where I spent an enjoyable few hours watching the huge variety … Continue reading →

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Five Lochs Trail Trip Report

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jester1970

A number of years ago I became involved in the local access forum, a group which is composed of a combination of access officers, land users such as walkers, cyclists and anglers, and land owners. At one meeting somewhere long … Continue reading →

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Airdrie Rambler Five Lochs Trail

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jester1970

Some years back I heard talk of a proposed “Five Lochs Trail” which would link Roughrigg Reservoir,  Lilly Loch, Hillend Reservoir, The Black Loch and Forrestburn Reservoir. Whether there is any desire within the local councils for this to go … Continue reading →

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Don’t take offense…

Posted on November 15, 2012 by jester1970

It’s that time of year again, where we are inundated with the ‘C’ word. No, not Christmas, coughing! For the last fortnight I’ve been on a strict diet of Beechams lemon and Benylin, with a side serving of honey and … Continue reading →

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