On the 19th of May (so, still a while ago, but not such a big delay as my last post) we held a joint practical day with the Friends of the Pentlands group. I wasn't able to attend myself, but Margaret has very kindly provided us with a report and some photos:
Four members of DSWA (Richard, Alan, Dave and Margaret) turned up, working with five members of Friends of the Pentlands. All five Friends had attended a training course in dry stone walling run by Bruce last year. We were planning, digging out and laying the foundation stones of a curved seat, which will be built into the hillside at Swanston in the Pentland Hills, just to the south of Edinburgh.
Four members of DSWA (Richard, Alan, Dave and Margaret) turned up, working with five members of Friends of the Pentlands. All five Friends had attended a training course in dry stone walling run by Bruce last year. We were planning, digging out and laying the foundation stones of a curved seat, which will be built into the hillside at Swanston in the Pentland Hills, just to the south of Edinburgh.
As you can see from the photos, it was very misty when we arrived, but on a good day our stone seat will provide a resting point with marvellous views over to the T Wood, the Braid Hills and the south of Edinburgh.
We're looking forward to further joint working days with Friends of the Pentlands to complete the project - the next joint event will be on Saturday 8th June.
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