This small group of tholtans are situated deep in the trees in the heart of Tholt y Will Plantation, Craigmooar means Great Rock or Crag. Craigmooar belongs to a small group of nearby hill farms (now tholtans) namely Killabrega, Sherragh Vane and Bulrhenny. It is believed that Craigmooar was about 80 acres in total and…
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Fly Fishing at Salmon Leap
Fly Fishing At Salmon Leap in Sulby Claddagh today. I just love this part of our Island, we are so lucky to have these beautiful places. 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…
Upper Grange Tholtans Lezayre
A lovely walk this afternoon, this image is overlooking the remote but beautiful Tholtans of ‘Upper Grange’, which is high up on the Narradale track above Sulby. 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…
Salmon Leap – Sulby
I love this beautiful area of Sulby. 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.
Old Thatching Stones at Sherragh Vane Tholtan
Old Thatching Stones on Sherragh Vane Tholtan in Tholt y Will Plantation in Sulby. 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.
Caley’s Store in Sulby
Raymond’s Store in Sulby Village And a wonderful step back in time in his traditional village store. 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.
Crammag Tholtans
The Tholtans at Crammag, above Sulby Reservoir. A lovely hike down to this group of tholtans this afternoon, whenever I visit these tholtans I always wonder what life was like for these people! Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook…
Overlooking Sulby Reservoir
A view today from Brandywell and overlooking Sulby Reservoir. 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.
Tholtans at Killabregga
This old abandoned farm sits high up above the Sulby valley and is typical of those found in the upland areas of the Island, the remains of the horse driven mill and a small orchard are still visible, my records show that John and Lisa Kinrade were still resident at the farm as late as the…
Sulby Claddagh
Sulby Claddagh looking nice and busy this morning which is probably due the Festival of Motor Cycling taking place which is better known in old money as the Manx Grand Prix. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy…
A Carved Manx Slate Gate Post
Found this lovely carved Manx slate gate post whilst out for a walk with Ted the other day, it is on the Clannagh Road in Sulby. 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…
The Former Sulby Bridge Railway Station (Railway House)
Sulby Bridge station opened on the 23rd September 1879 as part of the Manx Northern Railways St John to Ramsey line, it is built in red sandstone which was quarried from Peel. The station is named after the adjacent Sulby Bridge, and it’s rather isolated position meant that it was not as busy as the…