Words by Jenny Watson, Photos by Caroline Finn Around 13 years ago, I was involved in a creative arts group based in Levengrove Park. Through this group I met a wonderful man named Andy Binnie. During our meetings Andy would often share snippets of information he had … [Read more...] about Cycling For All
Nature
Stories of our Native Trees
Words & Photos by Breeze Clydesider contributor Breeze shares where and why we can all enjoy some of West Dunbartonshire's native trees in this series of short articles. The Magnificent Ash Balloch Castle Country Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonders. I … [Read more...] about Stories of our Native Trees
Where Are All the Butterflies?
Words & Photos by Jim Duncan Last year we had a cool and wet start to Spring, and you may have noticed the lack of insects throughout the area. Most noticeable was the near absence of butterflies. Species usually a common sight, such as large and small whites, small … [Read more...] about Where Are All the Butterflies?
The Rare Pine Marten in Balloch Castle Country Park
Words & Photos by Jim Duncan The shy and elusive pine marten, one of Britain’s rarest mammals has been seen and photographed in Balloch Castle Country Park. This woodland creature, almost hunted to extinction was given full legal protection in 1988. They are similar in … [Read more...] about The Rare Pine Marten in Balloch Castle Country Park
Healing Power of Nature
Words by Kevin Unitt Photos by Sarah Badman-Flook In my lowest life moments I’ve always managed to apply the belief that I can ‘walk walk walk until I feel well again’, so potent have I found physical activity in the great outdoors to be in terms of positive mental … [Read more...] about Healing Power of Nature