A nice walk today with the dog along the beach north of Killane and passing the long abandoned Ballateare Farmhouse back and then front. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for…
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Old Port Erin – Open Air Swimming Pool
The former Traie Meanagh open air swimming baths in Port Erin opened in June 1899 and hosted swimmers for more than 80 years, closing as baths in 1981. It was then turned into a fish farm which ceased to operate in 1990. On image 2 you can see all the abandoned changing rooms and viewing…
Grenaby House
Grenaby House (In Grenaby). Love this old house, always thought it was slightly spooky as a kid. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse”
Glion Kiark “Glen of the Grouse” A lovely walk today to this isolated building. It is the site of an old slate quarry workings at the foot of Sartfell Mountain, this building is clearly visible when looking approximately South-East from the TT Course half-way up Barregarrow Hill. This quarry originally employed about twenty quarrymen, many…
Killabregga Tholtans
A lovely guided walk around Killabregga Tholtans this afternoon with Ballaugh Heritage Trust, this particular Tholtan was one of the two homes amongst all the barns and piggery and threshing house etc. The upright stones to the right of the image were thought to be peat drying stones, where the peat was hung over to…
Tholtan – Sulby Glen
A lovely Sunday morning hike in Sulby Glen this morning to find this beautiful Tholtan. Could someone tell me what it’s name was? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a…
Spooyt Vane Chapel
Spooyt Vane Chapel This quaint chapel is reputed to be the smallest chapel on the Island, it was built as a school and later used as an Anglican mission, it is now sadly disused and in private ownership. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above…
A Manx Tholtan – Scard
A fine example of a Manx Tholtan (once loved home) at the Sloc near to Ballakillowey. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Kerrowdhoo Farm – Cranstal in Bride.
Kerrowdhoo Farm just north of Cranstal in Bride. I just love this old derelict Manx farm which I am sure will soon disappear! Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger…
Glen Dhoo – Ballaugh
A beautiful example of a Manx Tholtan at the Hidden Valley at Glen Dhoo in Ballaugh. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Eairy Beg Farmhouse
My quest to picture many of the Isle of Man’s remaining Tholtans continued today with a lovely walk up to the once loved ‘Eairy Beg Farmhouse’ which is high up in Glen Helen Plantation. You can see more of my pictured Tholtans by clicking the above Manx Tholtans link. Feel free to make any comments…
Sulby Glen Tholtan
A Sunday walk into Sulby Glen. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the images for a larger view