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Situated in The Southern Uplands of Scotland .
This is the Mennock Pass
on the road to Wanlockhead the highest village in Scotland
Light In The Valley , early morning light in the Mennock Pass, Dumfries and Galoway.
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DRS 68016/88003 Head down through Mennock with the diverted Mossend to Daventry sounding good with the power on towards Eterkinfoot. He will soon be slowing for those Ardoch curves!
We found this Common Lizard today basking in the Spring Sunshine in the grass at the side of the road.This was in the Mennock pass Nithsdale Dumfries and Galloway
Goldscaur Row, Wanlockhead. Scotland's highest village, famed for its lead mines and gold prospecting. A village with many stories.
A quick shot as I was heading home from work today, took the B797 road from Mennock across to the M74 at Elvanfoot such a lovely road with some great views of those hills.
Pity I only had the iPhone with me today.
Wanlockhead is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestling in the Lowther Hills and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Leadhills at the head of the Mennock Pass, which forms part of the Southern Uplands. It is Scotland's highest village, at an altitude of around 410 m (1,350 ft), and can be accessed via the B797, which connects it to the A76 near Sanquhar and the A74(M) motorway at Abington.
The village was called Winlocke until 1566, derived from the Gaelic Cuingealach (the narrow pass).
Wanlockhead owes its existence to the lead and other mineral deposits in the surrounding hills. These deposits were first exploited by the Romans, and from the 13th century they began to be worked again in the summer. The village was founded permanently in 1680 when the Duke of Buccleuch built a lead smelting plant and workers' cottages.
Lead, zinc, copper and silver were mined nearby, as well as some of the world's purest gold at 22.8 carats, which was used to make the Scottish Crown. Wanlockhead became known as "God's treasure house" from the richness of its mineral resources.
LD work # 943a from 2018.
Mennock Pass, Lowther hills, SW Scotland.
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A Lonely Tree
Another shot from my weekend snow chase around Galloway, this one along the Mennock Pass near Leadhills and Wanlockhead. I love this shape of this old tree, with the gap in the wall, it just begged to be photographed
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© Brian Kerr Photography 2015
I thought I would post a series of photographs I took at Wanlockhead which is Scotland’s highest village. One would think the highest village would be somewhere in the Highlands, but it is in fact situated in the Lowther Hills within the Southern Uplands of Dumfries and Galloway at the head of the Mennock Pass. The village is 405 M (1,329 ft) above sea level.
I won’t dwell too much on the history and detail because there are extensive sources online such as Wikipedia, but it built up around the extensive mineral deposits, particularly lead deposits in the area. Several mines operated from Roman times with varying degrees of success. The mining had all but died by the 1950s. There is an extensive museum in the village and several buildings including the library, workers cottages and a mine can be viewed.
Life was grim and short for most and the area harsh. Mining being extremely dangerous with families tied to wealthy mine owners and no option but to work, there was no benefits system in place if one became ill or the major earner died.
Over the years I’ve wandered around and researched mining in the UK particularly on Dartmoor in Devon and parts of Cornwall and South Wales. My regret was not taking a camera, it was long before I developed an interest in photography.
This is an addition to a series of photographs I took at Wanlockhead which is Scotland’s highest village. One would think the highest village would be somewhere in the Highlands, but it is in fact situated in the Lowther Hills within the Southern Uplands of Dumfries and Galloway at the head of the Mennock Pass. The village is 405 M (1,329 ft) above sea level.
I walked further up the valley towards a spoil heap which marked West Glen Crieff mine which I believe was worked up to around 1950. There are ruined buildings and extensive evidence of its days as a busy mine.
I won’t dwell too much on the history and detail because there are extensive sources online such as Wikipedia, but it built up around the extensive mineral deposits, particularly lead deposits in the area. Several mines operated from Roman times with varying degrees of success. The mining had all but died by the 1950s. There is an extensive museum in the village and several buildings including the library, workers cottages and a mine can be viewed.
Life was grim and short for most and the area harsh. Mining being extremely dangerous with families tied to wealthy mine owners and no option but to work, there was no benefits system in place if one became ill or the major earner died.
Over the years I’ve wandered around and researched mining in the UK particularly on Dartmoor in Devon and parts of Cornwall and South Wales. My regret was not taking a camera; it was long before I developed an interest in photography.
DRS 68016/88003 head the diverted Mossend Yard to Daventry through Mennock. Yet again they got the Weather forecast wrong and the we had a superb sunny evening. The driver flashed the headlights at the wife who was waving!
Working the 221 service from Wanlochhead to Kirconnel Stagecoach West Scotland Optare Solo YJ12 GSY threads the narrow road through the pass with the Mennock water in view.
Been forty years since i have been in this area and it will not be long, till i am back here, for it is an area with so much beauty in it.
The Mennock Pass begins its descent from Wanlockhead and follows the flow of the Mennock Burn, where visitors can often be seen panning for gold. The heather-clad hills on either side contain an air of mystery. Tales of past times abound - the Covenanters' Pulpit and Watchman's Knowe near the top of Beir Burn are testimony to the Covenanters who worshipped and farmed here. On the floor of the pass - 'The Holmes of Mennock' where the valley broadens - an earthwork cross marks the site of an ancient chapel. Indeed, it is believed locally that the name Mennock is derived from Monks' Walk. Many visitors stop to picnic in 'The Holmes of Mennock', a natural beauty spot.
Today we set off for a drive with absolutely no idea where we were going. In the event we ended up driving up to Leadhills, passing Wanlockhead and on down the Mennock Pass to the main road to Dumfries. After Dumfries we headed along the River Nith, past Glencaple and then on towards the A75, back to Dumfries, then home.
This is Mousewald Parish Church. Quite an impressive building but it's a shame it's only been half painted. The local stone is Red Sandstone which can be seen in the church tower and many of the large gravestones.
Today we set off for a drive with absolutely no idea where we were going. In the event we ended up driving up to Leadhills, passing Wanlockhead and on down the Mennock Pass to the main road to Dumfries. After Dumfries we headed along the River Nith, past Glencaple and then on towards the A75, back to Dumfries, then home.
Here we are looking across the River Nith towards Criffel.
DRS 68002/017 Approach Mennock working the Hunterston to Sellafield with three flatrols The trees are just starting to green up after this very wet Spring
Today we set off for a drive with absolutely no idea where we were going. In the event we ended up driving up to Leadhills, passing Wanlockhead and on down the Mennock Pass to the main road to Dumfries. After Dumfries we headed along the River Nith, past Glencaple and then on towards the A75, back to Dumfries, then home.
These beautiful flowers were on the outskirts of the small village of Mennock.