Category Archives: The Lake District

Annandale Distillery…………..Scottish whisky (just!)

On my recent visit to the Lake District it was suggested that I make a foray across the border to visit the Annandale Distillery (given my interest in whisky) which is the most southerly whisky distillery in Scotland. It is … Continue reading

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Welcome to a flooded North of England………

“O what a lovely Christmas…………….” The above photos taken in the last 48 hours give some idea of the devastation caused by the torrential rain and subsequent floods that have engulfed the North of England and in particular the areas … Continue reading

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A short visit to Cumbria………..and no, not the Lake District!

Recently paid a very short visit to the count of Cumbria in Northern England which is most famous for the tourist area of the Lake District and has to be said one of the “jewels in the crown” of all … Continue reading

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