Georgian Garlieston

[anteros_lmc]

Back in September when we went camping down in Galloway I went to visit a tiny little town called Garlieston, where one of the Indefatigable's midshipmen John McKerlie lived for some time after the left the navy at the end of the Napoleonic wars. The day I visited I was lucky enough to catch a guided walk by historian Lucy Inglis, on the Georgian

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[eglantine_br]

It looks lovely. There is a clarity to the air that I see in many of your photos.

Even if the buildings have changed, he might still know the shape of the harbor, the sound of the birds, the smell of the ocean.

I especially like the old photo of the boat builders. They look like capable guys don't they? I especially like the one in the back, who is sitting. He got to stop work a moment to have his picture taken.

[anteros_lmc]

There is a clarity to the air that I see in many of your photos
That's the light of the West Coast. It's particularly noticeable the further north you go.

Even if the buildings have changed, he might still know the shape of the harbor, the sound of the birds, the smell of the ocean.
Oh yes, I'm sure all these things would be instantly familiar. I walked right out to the end of the harbour breakwater and looked out to sea, wondering if he'd stood there himself.

I especially like the old photo of the boat builders. They look like capable guys don't they?
Definitely. These are men who knew their trade. And I'm sure they also knew the best places to fish and when the weather was going to change.

[charliecochrane]

How wonderful. I have a feeling we may have visited there when we stayed at Newton Stewart...

[anteros_lmc]

There are lots of lovely little fishing ports all around the Machars Peninsula. It's a gorgeous part of the world :)

[stevie_carroll]

Fascinating stuff. I love the various styles of houses in the Crescent.

[anteros_lmc]

Thanks! It was really hard to take decent pictures as it was so bright, most of my snaps were completely overexposed!

I love the various styles of houses in the Crescent.
Although the town was planned and the plots sold in the 1790s, many of them weren't built on until some time later, hence the mishmash of architectural styles.

[katriona_s]

I enjoyed reading your post, it's very interesting. Thank you for sharing it with us :) And these photos are quite attractive and interesting!

[anteros_lmc]

Thank you! You're very welcome indeed. Credit also to my my very patient family who hung around patiently while I went strolling about taking pictures! :}

[aletheiafelinea]

I particularly like the mill and the street of old houses. The atmosphere inviting to a walk. ^^