National Mills Open Day was a great success with over 70 visitors at the last count. The juice, teas, coffee and all important cakes went down very well. As you can see Hetty and Phyllis were working hard when I made a brief visit.
A quick visit to the Mill on Sunday was rewarded with a spectacular sunset. The frost was still thick and the burn was full of fast flowing water. However, there is more going on than we saw on our visit. The miller Peter Ellis had spotted fresh otter tracks along the burn. We haven't seen them yet but who knows, we might get lucky.
Only the leaves on the ground remind us that it is October and not summer on this beautiful day. It was so quiet and peacful you could even hear the leaves fall. 
Having twice caught a tantalising glimpse of vivid blue which could only have been a kingfisher, I came a step closer to seeing one on Thursday evening. While walking the faithful mutts on the path past the pond, a familiar blue flash shot past and flew up the middle of the burn before landing on a branch hanging over the burn. Perhaps next time I should take the binoculars I was given for just such an occasion. No picture I am afraid so one from the archive.
Well done to everyone involved in making today's car boot sale very successful. With over 40 cars set up bright and early to make the most of a beautiful day. A big thank you as well to everyone who came along to sell and buy. Many thanks also go out to Angus Council with whom we arranged for use of the old Kinloch school site.
What a great night. The first event this year not to be bathed in sun but it didn't put us off. Wellies, waterproofs and umbarellas were abundant. But, so were barbeques, picnics and smiles.
3 years more for Barry Mill! To celebrate the excellent news that Barry Mill will remain open for the next 3 years, Frinds of Barry Mill are holding a party on Sunday the 9th of August at 4pm. All of those who have supported, helped and are glad to here the news should come along, join in the party and hear great music.
