River Leven

A paddling of ducks in Ayton can be seen swimming leisurely on the River Leven, located downstream of a weir, which is referred to locally as a waterfall.

Despite the serene ambiance, there are several concerns about the condition of the river. Agricultural lands located upstream contribute to high levels of nitrates and sediment runoff. In addition, the sewer storm overflow at Gribdale has ...

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One of the opportunities of winter is the reduction in tree cover

The woodland floor becomes airy and light. New vistas are opened up.

Climbing up the steep path from the River Leven through Bleach Mill Intake my interest was piqued by a stack of dressed stones in the defile below.

Although I don't think the stones are in their original position they are evidence of the bleach m ...

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Quiz time: what links this photo to the Yangon-Mandalay railway in Myanmar?

Myanmar was once a province of British India which, from 1824 to 1948, and was known as British Burma.

The British first introduced a railway to Lower Burma in 1877 connecting Rangoon (Yangon) to Prome (Pyay) — 161 miles long. Subsequent developments included, ...

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