1940: Squadron Leader John Betty, an instructor with No.8 Flight Training School, Montrose in the raised seat of a Miles Master. At 11a.m. on 11th November 1918 the Armistice came into effect marking the end of World War One.
WE –THE dogs and I, that is – went looking for spring colour this week. The countryside generally is still pretty bleak but we set off along a favourite and familiar walk looking for the yellows and blues I associate with the season.
BILLING AND cooing isn’t just for us humans, you know.
A GOOSE egg for my breakfast sparked off memories. It must have been near on three score years since I’d last tasted one.
I SPOKE to farmer Alex Sanger who farms Prettycur Farm at Hillside, near Montrose, to find out how the extended winter weather was affecting him. He was positive as ever but, like very many farmers, his optimism has been tested over recent months.