What’s so special about the mighty seven arched ‘ghost train’ viaduct in Balmossie?
April 19 2025
The impressive Balmossie viaduct was built in 1870 to carry the Dundee to Forfar railway line over the Dighty Water. It closed in 1967, and is now well used by walkers and cyclists. Read More
All Out and About Posts
What’s so special about the mighty seven arched ‘ghost train’ viaduct in Balmossie?
April 19 2025
I explore abandoned RAF Tealing aerodrome and ask – could historic site be saved?
April 5 2025
8 I explore Perthshire’s Kinclaven Castle, where William Wallace once slaughtered his enemies
March 22 2025
3 What’s the story behind decaying Aldbar Chapel near Brechin?
March 15 2025
3 Is Ben Venue in the Trossachs the most underrated hill in Scotland?
February 19 2025
2 Take a peek inside derelict Drummond Arms in Crieff – ahead of controversial £3m demolition
February 15 2025
7 What is the mysterious Cleaven Dyke of Meikleour – and how do you find it?
February 1 2025
Searching for the secret smugglers’ cave of Kinkell in Fife
January 18 2025
Fife’s Bunnet Stane: Tales of heartbreak and murder at curious rock formation
January 4 2025
What did I find at enigmatic Dunino Den in Fife?
December 21 2024
What’s the story behind the strange Fife outcrop known as John Knox’s Pulpit?
December 7 2024
What happened when I got the key to one of Forfar’s hidden gems?
November 23 2024
What did I find inside the fairy-tale Tin Kirk in Glen Prosen?
November 16 2024
Discovering ‘treasures’ unearthed by Storm Babet at old dump and picnic spot near Edzell
November 2 2024
What happened when I explored the creepy abandoned railway tunnels at Glenfarg?
October 26 2024
I joined a grisly tour of Dundee’s 17th Century underground vaults – what’s my verdict?
October 12 2024
My favourite Perthshire place to see stunning autumn colour – and what makes it so special
October 11 2024
Discovering the hidden ‘henroost’ and curious temple high above Forfar
September 27 2024
I took three little pigs for a walk and ‘pig-nic’ in Angus – what’s my verdict?
September 13 2024
Reekie Linn: Discovering magical falls in Angus via hidden and hair-raising ‘devil dog’ route
August 17 2024
I visited Scotland’s oldest sweet shop in Kirriemuir – what mouth-watering treats did I devour?
August 3 2024
I tried goat therapy at newly launched Lunan Bay farm to fibre experience – what’s my verdict?
July 19 2024
I explored abandoned Thornton Fever Hospital in Fife – what did I find?
July 7 2024
I joined a Highland pony walk and picnic in the Angus hills – how did I get on?
June 22 2024
Perthshire’s Fortingall Yew is fighting for survival – how long can ‘UK’s oldest tree’ hold out?
June 9 2024