Images and commentary of the walk along the John Buchan Way

featuring Alan McQ, Davie C, Dougie, Gus, Ian D, Ian M, Robert and Rex.

    Had a look around the graveyard at Stobo Kirk following the bus journey from Broughton
     (which cost £3.20 for those of us who had to pay)

    A grim reminder of what lies ahead.

This stained glass window in the oldest part of Stobo Kirk

depicts Merlin being baptised by St Mungo

    The newer part of Stobo Kirk dates from the mid 1800s whilst the Ooters pictured date from the
     mid 1900s

Who can't resist pulling a bell cord?

Setting out on our way along the John Buchan Way

    We missed the company of Holly this week and thought that this collie could deputise.

    Mitch setting a good pace as the rain came on.

    Rain or no rain, it was time for coffee.

    However, the rain dampened Mitch's attempt to have a brew-up over an open fire.

    Revived after a welcome cuppa, we moved onwards.

    These Ooters are about to go round the bend.

    Approaching Stobo Hopehead bothy.

    Those Ooters enjoy a good natter so they do.

    Now more than half-way along the way

    Although only a small number of Ooters made the trip over to Broughton, all agreed it was a very
    worthwhile walk.

    Downhill to Broughton

    This is Broughton Place. Designed by Basil Spence, it was built in 1938 in the style of a 17th-century Scottish tower house.