Ann at Lochcarron Visitor Centre, Selkirk

**cessna152towser** · 11th June 10, 03:47 PM

A cancellation meant that I was able to get a Teviot Wheels vehicle for personal use today and I arranged to take Ann out in the afternoon to Lochcarron Visitor Centre, which is a fifteen minute drive from the care home where she lives.

Ann at the highland stag topiary. The topiary is much greener on the other side, from which you would also get the Lochcarron sign in the photo, but this side offered the best lighting conditions for a photo.

Inside the visitor centre. It is worth pointing out that the factory closes at lunchtime on Fridays for the weekend so the factory tour cannot be taken on a Friday afternoon, so you need to plan your visit to ensure that you won't miss the factory tour.

The old Selkirk branch railway ran along behind the Lochcarron Visitor Centre until it closed in 1958. Here Ann is on the old trackbed adjacent to Level Crossing Road, and behind her is the old crossing keeper's cottage. A railway style clock has been installed and you can just make out the black weather vane above gate pillar which takes the shape of a steam locomotive silhouette.
That's all folks.

**KD Burke** · 11th June 10, 04:01 PM

Looks like a lovely outing! A fine morning of tartan fondling!

**English Bloke** · 11th June 10, 04:03 PM

Smashin' pics Alex and good to see Ann out and about. I must get up to Selkirk sometime. When I do I'll let you know I'm in the neighbourhood and hopefully we can meet up again.

**bchunter** · 11th June 10, 06:29 PM

Alex, you are the Man. A true gentleman. Thank you for sharing a wonderful outing.

**Riverkilt** · 11th June 10, 07:34 PM

And did Ann leave with a nice tartan throw?? That place has to be the ultimate "candy store" for a kilt junkie...

**BoldHighlander** · 11th June 10, 08:12 PM

Nice set of pictures Alex.
It's great seeing Ann out & about. I'm sure she greatly enjoyed it
Thanks for sharing the outing with us.

**MacBean** · 12th June 10, 04:21 AM

Lovely. Looks like a special day.

**piperdbh** · 12th June 10, 09:26 AM

Lovely shots, as always.

You weren't very far from Dalgliesh's shop, were you?

**cessna152towser** · 12th June 10, 11:39 AM

You weren't very far from Dalgliesh's shop, were you?

Dalgliesh's mill is only a few hundred yards away from Lochcarron.

**Standard** · 12th June 10, 11:56 AM

Glad to see that you and Ann had a pleasant outing. Lochcarron is one of the "must see" stops for me when we get to Scotland. Thanks for sharing the photos.