Sunday was very much about memories and family time, as Annabel caught up with her mum, dad and sisters.
For me it was a chance to explore a bit more of the beach and locations that mean a lot to Annabel’s family. Inparticular, this included the beach at Skateraw where family holidays camping were enjoyed. I have heard many tales of the exploits of harvesting fresh fish from the sea, bathing in the lobster pool, and relaxing around camp fires.
The beauty of the location is easy to see, even if today a Nuclear Power station dominates the right hand side of the bay. Somehow though, the presence of this giant of the modern age of power, doesn’t hinder the natural aspects of the view.
The lifeboat moored ready in the corner of the natural cove, provides a reminder of the tempest nature of the North sea. While the remains of the old quay used for loading lime, reminds us of the industrial and farming landscape around the area.
The limekiln has been well preserverd, with a monument to the RAF’s WWI airfield a poignoint rememberance of the role Scotland played in both World Wars.
While Annabel caught up with child hood memories and her dad, I had a chance to test my drone, which had been loitering in the back of the car since we left Cornwall. It flew, and despite a few choice French words as I struggled to learn the basics of flying, the space occupied by the drone in the car has been justified…YES.
Our final trip down memory lane was to Dunbar harbour, and a visit to the old fort, turn hospital, turn emergency shelter, turn ruins, turn well preserved monument to our historical past. A good day.
