Saturday, 31 October 2026
Weave Truth with Trust, Newmilns
Darvel, Newmilns, Galston and the Irvine Valley
recently celebrated 150 years of the Lace Trade.
This mural was painted by Frank & Mandy Carty
and features the town crest.
💊 Sir Alexander Fleming Mural, Darvel
This mural of Sir Alexander Fleming
of Darvel, Ayrshire
was painted by street artist Rogue One
ahead of the centenary of his discovery of penicillin.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Strathpeffer Station 🛤️
The original Strathpeffer Railway Station opened in 1870 on the Dingwall & Skye Line. However, it was some distance from the town itself and a branch line was opened in 1885 to Strathpeffer itself. It closed in 1964 and now houses a Museum of Childhood, shops and a cafe.
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse
Tarbat Ness Lighthouse was engineered by Robert Stevenson for the Northern Lighthouse Board and the light was first exhibited in 1830. It cost £9,361 to build and is the third tallest in Scotland behind North Ronaldsay & Skerryvore. It has an elevation of 53 metres (174 feet) and has 203 steps to the top of the tower.
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