Wanlockhead Lead Mines ,Wild Camping Deep in The Lowther Hills

[@RHR-221b]

Braw upload, Kevin, and full of past reminiscences and present reality. My Son - Robbie - and I walked these hills on a sojourn with the Dumfries Gas Board Social Club, circa 1988 (when Robbie was 12 years old), a few months before the Lockerbie Disaster. I have already explained my involvement with the aforementioned - Rest in Peace. However ... Last year, Robbie and his Wife, L-A, decanted from Bathgate to Wanlockhead. Apart from the recent power outages, they are able to work from home, and/or transport themselves to the Central Belt to their respective employment headquarters when required. Robbie is a Senior Computer Systems Engineer, and works in many parts of our Western World, and I am very proud of him. Thank you for reading so far, Kevin. Robbie is in his element in 'the Wilds', as his Auld Faither was at Rannoch Station, early to mid-1960s. In essence: Serendipity and heartfelt thanks. Stay free. I remain, Rab 🍻 😎 🎲 🌠 💚 [Green Heart}

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Its a small world , leadhills and wanlockhead was a location my parents used to take us when we were small for a picnic , the area is steeped in industrial heritage , spent 30 minutes talking to elderly gent from the village who gave me a crash course in mining , very knowledgeable chap , think i will have to return for prt two , only scratched the surface , literally , till the next one Kevin 🥾😊⛺️

[@RHR-221b]

@@RavenAboutScotland Strangely, when I received you response (for which I fully understand and thank you for), I was/am soon to resume watching 'The Enemy Within: The Radical Rising of 1820' - KZbin; I won't waste time by typing the link ... The synopsis is thus: 'The 1820 Radical Rising ended with the beheading of [weavers] John Baird and Andrew Hardie on 8 September [1820] in Broad Street, Stirling. Scottish democracy was born in that bloodbath.' No wild camping here I am afraid, K, but perhaps you may work it into a future welcome upload. To you and yours, I remain, Rab 🎲 🌠

[@trig6712]

Hi Many thanks My Great grandfather and his sons all worked in the mines in Wanlockhead and my grand father who had a house in Leadhills where i was born in 1941 he then worked on the local railway and then just after it closed closed we moved to Dumfries where I am now No electricity until @ 1958 so paraffin lamps and candles No radio and bloody TV's before then Great it was

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Great to be able to share the history of times gone by TFW K 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥾

[@wanderwithmac]

Great Video and you got the weather. Last time I was over there I got wiped out.

[@RavenAboutScotland]

It can be a very wild location always windy lol couple of hrs rain 🌧 but still a great couple of days exploring glad you enjoyed it loads more to come over spring months Atb K

[@emz_adventure]

Have to say this is probably the most relaxing video I've ever watched on KZbin. Awesome 👌

[@RavenAboutScotland]

😊 thanks ☺️ glad you enjoyed it , great to find these wee hidden gems in the hills , Atb K

[@Bushcraft_Bill]

What a spot to pitch up that was, Great drone work my friend. Atb.

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Thanks Bill 😊 spotted the location using the drone , great to get out Atb K ⛺️🥾😎🔥🏕

[@SheDigsitUK]

Great video 👍 really enjoyed it. What a beautiful place Scotland really is.Thanks for sharing, stay lucky

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Glad you enjoyed it ,thanks for dropping by and watching loads mor coming over the winter months Atb K ⛺️🥾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lovesthehills]

was just looking for wild camping areas in Scotland and came across a post on fb subscribed to your channel and excited to watch your videos for ideas where to go a wumin and her tent come the better weather 😀

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful week.

[@RavenAboutScotland]

thanks glad you enjoyed , loads more to come over the spring months , hope you have a fantastic week Atb K 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎⛺️

[@daveriley2087]

Great video Kevin and a great wee spot for camp. Been thinking about heading up that way for a while now to scope out a suitable camp. 👍⛺️🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Already planning another visit Dave , loads of places I still want to explore , lots of spots for camping , espeicially further up the hill towards the weather station ! thanks for watching K

[@daveriley2087]

@@RavenAboutScotland Was originally looking around the Mennock Water area but looks like there’s plenty of decent spots. 👍

[@OUTDOORALLY]

Quality video kev , interesting area . What a cracking wee camp spot , you always find brilliant spots 👍🏕

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Cheers ,glad you enjoyed it . think iam just lucky finding good locations Atb K

[@segmentfloyd428]

Great video, just back from a week in Wanlockhead.. missing it already.. it’s a beautiful area..

[@RavenAboutScotland]

its one of my favorite locations love exploring around the hills , so much history TFW K

[@KDMOUTDOORS]

Another great video mate 👍 great location and loved the drone footage. all the best buddy 👍

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Cheers Keith , its a great area to explore , already planning a return visit , still not had sunny ay yet wth drone lol , catch up soon K 😊🥾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴⛺️

[@thecosycamper7088]

Awesome footage Kevin. I like the history around your travels. Another great video, well played ❤

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it , great place to visit in the summer loads to do with the wee man , panning for gold and 12 g rail engines you can can get a ride out on Atb K

[@mostlyharmlessoutdoors4490]

I said to vikki the other night we should visit wanlochhead and park up near the pub for a wee night then you post this 😂 😂 Did you mention it to me when we bumped into each other and plant that idea mabey ? Great video again Kevin

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Ha ha , not sure if I did or not ! Its a fantastic place to explore , loads of parking spots and loads of great walks especially above the old lead mines heading into the hillsup towards the weather station , glad you enjoyed it Atb K

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Excellent video Kevin😁❤️👌🏻

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😊loads more to come over the spring months Atb K

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@RavenAboutScotland Nice one 😁..Looking forward to them 😁👍

[@donnavansenior]

If I ever find myself up this way I'll be sure to have a stop here and take a look around, I love places like this. Great video Kevin and a nice pitch as well for the MSR...almost made to measure. Drone footage was spot on as well. Thanks for sharing and atb :)

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Its a great location , loads to explore , already planning a return visit , just getting used to the drone , its good for looking out for camp spots , thanks for watching Atb K

[@pencil123ify]

What do you use for fire kevin

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Raised fire pit , that way I can have a fire and leave no trace 🏕🔥

[@pencil123ify]

@@RavenAboutScotland been pricing some and have used ones in the past don't seem to last

[@acnud]

Great video, very informative and worth a visit. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RavenAboutScotland]

Cheers Duncan glad you enjoyed it , it’s a great place with lots to explore Atb K🥾⛺️😎