Col's New Blog Now On line !


Col's New Blog Now On line !

"CaledonCol's Tales and Pictures"


http://www.caledoncolstalesandpics.co.uk





This new  blog includes  many old pictures of Scottish places as well as a variety of tales describing life as it was in days gone by ! New "Blogs " added  regularly so keep in touch !  


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