Sunset at Grange of Barry

A gorgeous sunset yesterday. Both Gwen and I exclaimed "wow!" independently after climbing the bank of the large irrigation pond above the lade. Up until then we had only been able to see the pink tinged tree tops that only gave a slight clue to the drama unfolding between the thin clouds and the fading sun. The newly trimmed hedges add a very strange rectangular silhouette between the tangled oak trees.

Angus Council back call to save Barry Mill

Following the successful meeting on Wednesday, Angus Councilors have unanimously backed the call to save the mill. The first aim of Friends of Barry Mill is to win an extension of the April dedline for alternative funding to be found. Angus Council have called upon the National Trust for Scotland to do just that. 

Show you support; add your thoughts, get in touch and join the fight to save Barry Mill. 

Picture - The waterfall at Barry Mill

Friends of Barry Mill Public Meeting

Over 70 people turned up tonight, we actually ran out of seats and had to use the children's ones! There is to be alot of support in the local community and a Steering Group has been set up. We agreed that we need to try to meet with a decision maker from NTS to try to organise a 'Stay-of -execution' for the mill. The steering group are meeting next Tuesday at the mill.

There were lots of great suggestions made, but we really need to talk to NTS, to find out what they are looking for. Fingers crossed that we can arrange that.

There were journalists there from the local press and the P&J and some rather unfaltering photos were taken too, so look out for us in the local press!

Many thanks to those of you who attended and for your continuing support.

Gwen.

Save Barry Mill

The National Trust for Scotland has announced plans to close various properties across Scotland. One of the affected properties is Barry Mill, just down the road from James' parents.

Barry Mill is one of only a few working Mills left in Scotland. Help us fight to save our heritage, join Friends of Barry Mill.