Early December at the Mill

This is the first time I've seen these particular.
mushrooms on my walks.

Not all of the trees are bare there is still a bit of autumn colour at the mill.

There are also some new visitors to the mill pond.The dogs and I saw these two swans on our
Saturday walk.

Carnoustie Christmas Market - by James

A hardy bunch braved the weather on Saturday morning at Carnoustie's first Christmas Market. The bags, plants, mincemeat, cards and calendars all went down well. We also had a chance to raise our membership and catch up with people who have already joined.

While we sold out of most things there are still some Mill Christmas cards left. If you would like to buy any then just e-mail and we can make arrangements.

Undercutting and erosion - By James

The danger of erosion by the very water that the Mill needs to work was raised for discussion last month. I have now been told that the most recent rain has had a further impact on the banks. This is especially worrying as it was undercutting and eventual collapse of the lade that was the original cause for the end of milling on the site.

Our first newsletter! by James

We are delighted to bring you our first newsletter. Hetty (the editor) has been cracking the whip and making sure the contributors all had their pieces in on time. And everyone has done a great job.

If you don't have a copy then download yours now by clicking this link.

Remember to send us an e-mail and we will add you to our contact list.

Last days of the season

Trees with an autumnal carpet - by Phyllis Anderson

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.

Some of the trees in the orchard have been laden with apples. They are always a pleasure to look at. From the apple blossom in the spring to the different varieties of apples which for a donation to the Mill, you can enjoy the flavour of these old varieties.

Deer at the Mill - By Phyllis

It's about a month since I spotted a deer in the field across from the Mill. It is usually as the mornings get darker and the evenings draw in that we run into each other as I walk around the Mill. The most I've spotted together at once is 4. I just hope the farmer hasn't had too much success from his shooting from the platform in the adjacent field.

This picture was taken from the road that comes from Grange of Barry to the bridge across the Pitairlie Burn.