And here a view of Dunblane. There were some of the Stewarts of Balquhidder in these parts I am told. As a Group, you know the specifics far better than me although even I have found a handful in my own tree. The Cathedral remains the heart of the city. The tower dates from the 11th century but it has been variously been built, destroyed, and rebuilt so different parts of the Cathedral are from different eras. It has however been there for many centuries. The other building photographed now houses Dunblane Museum. While it is a city, Dunblane could be described as a small town. It has one shopping street! There is plenty of history in and around it though. Please don’t get the impression it’s blue skies every day…

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Shuna Mayes lives in Dunblane, Scotland well within hiking, biking or kayaking distance of every locale where a Stewart of Balquhidder once lived. She enjoys getting outside with her camera and capturing sights that we would never have access to without her generosity and enthusiasm. Shuna has traced her ancestry to an 18th century soldier named James Stewart, who is genetically linked to our clan, but remains frustratingly elusive in his exact relationship.
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Shuna Mayes lives in Dunblane, Scotland well within hiking, biking or kayaking distance of every locale where a Stewart of Balquhidder once lived. She enjoys getting outside with her camera and capturing sights that we would never have access to without her generosity and enthusiasm. Shuna has traced her ancestry to an 18th century soldier named James Stewart, who is genetically linked to our clan, but remains frustratingly elusive in his exact relationship.

Old Kilmadock Cemetery

Photo journal of a day trip to Old Kilmadock cemetery, near Doune, Perthshire, Scotland.

Glen Dochart, Perthshire

Photo journal of a day trip to Glen Dochart, Perthshire, Scotland

ruins of a 19th century Scottish farm house

Annat, Kilmadock

Photo journal entry for a day trip to Annat/Annet, Kilmadock, Perthshire, Scotland. Home of the Stewarts of Annat.

Benvane, Trossachs

Benvane, Trossachs, Stirlingshire, Scotland If you have enough energy I would recommend a walk up Benvane. It was about 4 hours but look at the views. You could see south west down to Arran, north to Rannoch and beyond, east all the way past Ben Vorlich and Stuc a...