Words & Photos by Jeremy Watson Have you ever been intrigued by a local building or location, but not had the opportunity to visit? This Saturday September 14, West Dunbartonshire will hold a DOORS OPEN DAY to find out more. We hold ours every two years although … [Read more...] about Discover What Lies Behind the Door – Doors Open Day 2024
A Community’s Course
Words & Photos by Ben Pryde It has been 95 years since Dalmuir Municipal Golf Course first opened its doors to the public, yet people from across the community still flock to play the peaceful yet enthralling municipal course. As it’s not nationally ranked or part of any … [Read more...] about A Community’s Course
Community Garden Spotlight – Beardmore Community Garden
Words & Photos by Harvey Smart Nestled against the banks of the Canal and hidden at the end of a leafy cul de sac, Beardmore Community Garden is an oasis of horticulture on the site of Dalmuir’s former dockyards and factories. When I arrive on a sunny April afternoon, … [Read more...] about Community Garden Spotlight – Beardmore Community Garden
Gone Fishing
Words and photos by Jim Duncan “Before I came to DACA I hadn’t been out the house in over two years.” Stephen is one of DACA’s Fishing Group regulars who I met up with to hear how Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol helps people learn how to support themselves without the need … [Read more...] about Gone Fishing
Story of a Native Tree – The Magnificent Ash
By Breeze Balloch Castle Country Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonders. I believe it hosts the most magnificent ash tree in the most stunning location in Scotland. This ash is hundreds of years old and although it has stood on the lawn exposed to dozens of … [Read more...] about Story of a Native Tree – The Magnificent Ash