Eaglesham Views http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/ 6 rows en-gb 60 Summer Flowers http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c1030329.html The recent sunny weather has resulted in the flowers at the front of our garden providing a spectacular show. The Mesembryanthemums (otherwise known as Livingstone Daisies) have flourished recently. <hr> Sunday 23 July 2006: The recent sunny weather has resulted in the flowers at the front of our garden providing a spectacular show. The Mesembryanthemums (otherwise known as Livingstone Daisies) have flourished recently. <hr>

The Mesembryanthemums (otherwise known as Livingstone Daisies) fully open in the afternoon sun. A selection of Mesembryanthemums. More Mesembryanthemums. Even this bumble bee likes the Mesembryanthemums. The Honeysuckle still has a few flowers in bloom. At this time of year the Lavender is green without its distintive purple flowers.

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]]> Sun Jul 23 2006 March Snow in Eaglesham http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c888699.html Over the night of 11/12 March 2006 around 150mm of snow fell on Eaglesham. By midday the wind to drifting the snow although rising temperatures led to a thaw setting in. Here are a few views from a morning walk. <hr> Sunday 12 March 2006: Over the night of 11/12 March 2006 around 150mm of snow fell on Eaglesham. By midday the wind to drifting the snow although rising temperatures led to a thaw setting in. Here are a few views from a morning walk. <hr>

Even though there had been snow on the ground when the car had been parked during the night, there is no trace of any footprints come the morning. Falling snow picked up by the flash. The car was still warm the night before with the snow falling. The resultant melt subsequently formed icicles on the front the car. The water feature surrounded in snow. Snow on the the raised bed. The stream through the middle of Eaglesham. Snow scene looking down Montgomery Street in Eaglesham. A stop of the Wishing Well Tea Room provided this view out of the window. The Eaglesham Moor Road (B764) was closed due to the weather. Here the snow can been seen drifting on the exit from the village.

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]]> Sun Mar 12 2006 Sunset over Eaglesham - July 2005 http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c616636.html Following the sunset pictures taken in January 2005, here are some taken six months later, this time around 10pm. Monday 11 July 2005: Following the sunset pictures taken in January 2005, here are some taken six months later, this time around 10pm.

The sun starts to fall behind the mountains north of Glasgow. The reddening sun lighting up the clouds around Ben Lomond. A wide angle view looking across Glasgow to the north. The sun about to set behind the mountains north west of Glasgow. The sun having just disappeared behind the mountains north of Glasgow. The sun lighting up the clouds behind Ben Lomond. Clouds behind the Campsies with Glasgow in the forground. The sky behind the Campsies showing red following the setting of the sun.

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]]> Mon Jul 11 2005 Eaglesham Fair http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c584048.html On the 18 June 2005 Eaglesham held its Fair for the first time in five years. In addition to the usual attractions, the was a short flying display from a Hawk from RAF Leeming. Saturday 18 June 2005: On the 18 June 2005 Eaglesham held its Fair for the first time in five years. In addition to the usual attractions, the was a short flying display from a Hawk from RAF Leeming.

Claasic Cars on display on The Orry. Classic Motorcycles on display on The Orry. Classic Motorcycles on display on The Orry. The crowning of the Eaglesham Queen and Princess with the press in attendance. The Eaglesham Princess receives her Tiara. With their attendants, the Eaglesham Queen and Princess. Steeles of Jackton displaying their Clydesdale Horses Clydesdale Horses performing in the showring. The Cldesdales on display. More from the Clydesdale Horses of Steeles of Jackton. More from the Clydesdale Horses of Steeles of Jackton. Fine control of the Clydesdale Horses. A display of handling of the Clydesdale Horses. The driver showing his control of this pair of Clydesdale Horses. In the tight arena all the driver's skill was need to put on this display. A rare display of a single Clydesdale Horse being ridden. A unique feature of the display from Steeles of Jackton was this Clydesdale Horse and Rider. A rare display of a single Clydesdale Horse being ridden. St Andrew Ambulance First Aid. The Eglinton Arms. Eaglesham Cross. The Main Marquee on the green opposite the Eglinton Arms. Fun and Games in the play area. Sumo wrestling in the play area. A bout os being won in the Sumo wrestling arena. A variation of table top football. The activity area and the Beer Tent. The inflatable slide in the background and the Sumo Wrestling in the foreground. Boys Brigade Pipe Band. The Eaglesham Fair MC. The MC walking across the arena. Laying out the rope for the Tug-of-War. The MC interviewing one of the tug-of-war anchor ment. The Yellow (Fair Committee) tug-of-war team. One of the tug-of-war teams prepares for the first leg. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. Dancing Display from Pheonix Dancers. A display of working dogs. The dog display. A display of working dogs. The dog display. A display of working dogs. The dog display. A display of working dogs.

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]]> Sat Jun 18 2005 Sunset over Eaglesham - January 2005 http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c416287.html A few pictures taken close to Eaglesham's Bonnyton Golf club of the sunset over Ben Lomond and the Campsies. Saturday 29 January 2005: A few pictures taken close to Eaglesham's Bonnyton Golf club of the sunset over Ben Lomond and the Campsies.

Just before 5pm Ben Lomond is highlighted against the colouring sky behind the Campsies. At 5pm the sky is colouring over Ben Lomond and The Campsies. Looking north-west from Eaglesham's Bonnyton Golf course into the sunset. The sky colours over Ben Lomond just after 5pm.

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]]> Sat Jan 29 2005 Christmas Snow in Eaglesham http://eaglesham.fotopic.net/c378186.html Christmas 2004 was memorable for the snow that fell over the Christmas holiday. Saturday 25 December 2004: Christmas 2004 was memorable for the snow that fell over the Christmas holiday.

Stewart's Peugeot 307 and Sarah's new Ford Ka with a light covering of snow on Christmas Morning. A light covering of snow at the top of the Orry in Eaglesham. Across the snowy fields towards the south west end of Eaglesham. Looking north from Eaglesham across Glasgow to the Campsies. Sarah in the snow. Sarah looking towards home across the fields. Sarah out in the snow. Evidence of Christmas snow in Polnoon street. Ben Lomond and the Campsies beyond Glasgow. Towards Ben Lomond on a snowy Christmas Day. Looking north towards the Campsies. Looking north from Eaglesham towards the Campsies. Sun shining on the snowy Campsies. A winter Sunset on St Stephen's Day. A St Stephen's Day view over the Campsies. Looking southwest into the residue of the sunset on the road to Bonnyton Golf Club. The Campsies fromt he Bonnyton Golf Club Road. Looking over Glasgow from the Bonnyton Golf Club Road. The Campsies from the the South West. The Moon Rise from the Bonnyton Golf Club road. Another Moon Rise from the Bonnyton Golf Club road. Full Moon over Eaglesham in the Snow.

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