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7 August 2010

A visit to another village with family history connections.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

Seaweed on the beach.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

Across the sea to Galloway.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

The beach was full of worm casts. I am sure this is a good spot for birds to feed.

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The line of old cottages on the main street.

August 2014

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

A return visit to Ardwell on the trail of my ancestors. We are pretty sure that my great great great grandfather lived in one of these cottages.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

A visit to Ardwell House and gardens. Only the gardens are open to the public.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

Cardoon thistles.

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Wandering past the large greenhouse.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

The large pond in the gardens. In the foreground you can see the top of the fish ladder.

Ardwell Dumfries and Galloway Scotland Dorsetcamera

After a walk around the gardens and large pond arriving back at the house.