2026, Portpatrick Hotel, Portpatrick, 12th to 15th May.
This year was the choice of The Greigs & present were The Burtons, The Greigs , The Laundon’s & David Joby, The Leipers & The Smiths who were unable to be there, were sincerely missed but were present in spirit.
The Portpatrick Hotel above the harbour
The Group assembled.
There were 6 walkers (all but Monica) on day 1, starting out on the Southern Upland Way the coastline was stunning & we made a circular trip back via the golf course.
The climb was as steep as it looked.
& so a short recovery period was called for
In the afternoon we all visited The Logan Botanical gardens, a branch of Edinburgh Botanical Gardens, where one of us found time for deep meditation.
On day 2 the Burtons visited the book centres in Wigtown whilst the rest spent the morning at the Mull of Galloway, the most southerly point of Scotland. The Lighthouse, RSPB centre & the well stocked cafe were quite busy. Spectacular views surrounded us.
The Fog Horn looks small but requires 3 very large diesel compressors shown below to power it.
Back at the harbour, Portpatrick
Refreshment courtesy of the Leipers was greatly appreciated.
As was the celebratory cake provided by the Greigs.
