they backed down and grandad gets to keep the garden exactly as it is. i cant thank you enough for sticking by us because it means the world to him. we are going to celebrate properly this weekend and keep a close eye on everything moving forward.
My grandad Jock has lived in Blair Atholl for 40+plus years. When they moved to Blair he asked permission to have the land - very small. Nobody had a problem and the so called owners allowed him to keep it as long as he kept it nice and tidy.
As the years went on, the more and more plants he introduced. When we were younger we played in that part of land, as did my mum, aunt and uncle. We have bbqs picnics and mini get togethers out there. Jock built a cabin that my sister and I played in and it is still standing. Every year, at Christmas, Jock decorates the whole area with thousands of pounds worth of lights.
Jock even took donations for an animal sanctuary, when people dropped pennies in the burn from the bridge.
This garden had been appreciated by visitors, travellers and even neighbours. Nobody had a problem with it. Until now. A few weeks back the rightful owner makes a stink and claims he is the owner. After confirming, the rightful owner wants it back. For all the land it is. It is about 1.5metres wide by 30metres long. I know right - ridiculous.
Jock is gutted. This is his pride and joy. I've never seen a more hard working man at his garden. He is retired. LET HIM KEEP HIS GARDEN.
As a long term friend of that family I will support this petition. Not a farmer that I know would do that.
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Brian Cowing
11 years ago
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Beautiful garden and Jock collects donations for local charities. The farmer whom I know should leave him be. What does the 1.5m matter this is how wars start, have some common sense and praise a man for his community spirit.
Let others judge you by your actions.
Brian Cowing, Perth
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Tony Hill
11 years ago
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After visiting the garden over many years, it has become an annual pilgrimage, with friends and family to visit Jock's garden. It has brought endless pleasure to many of us. I believe it is an asset to the area, and has become a point of interest to many visitors to the area.
Tony Hill, The Old Telephone Exchange Killiecrankie.
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☆lindsay☆ hill
11 years ago
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I have been down for a number of years. I have always loved the beautiful garden. It inspires me so much that I have started an art project at school. I have grew up around it, looking forward to seeing it whenever I can. It would be a shame to get rid of it, leaving many including myself absolutely heartbroken.
- Lindsay Hill, Killiecrankie
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sheila mann
12 years ago
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It's a beautiful garden. How could anyone think to destroy it. Only a farmer with a streak of jealousy. Keep your chin up wee Jock we are all behind you,
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Tony Hill
11 years ago
After visiting the garden over many years, it has become an annual pilgrimage, with friends and family to visit Jock's garden. It has brought endless pleasure to many of us. I believe it is an asset to the area, and has become a point of interest to many visitors to the area.
Tony Hill, The Old Telephone Exchange Killiecrankie.
they backed down and grandad gets to keep the garden exactly as it is. i cant thank you enough for sticking by us because it means the world to him. we are going to celebrate properly this weekend and keep a close eye on everything moving forward.
My grandad Jock has lived in Blair Atholl for 40+plus years. When they moved to Blair he asked permission to have the land - very small. Nobody had a problem and the so called owners allowed him to keep it as long as he kept it nice and tidy.
As the years went on, the more and more plants he introduced. When we were younger we played in that part of land, as did my mum, aunt and uncle. We have bbqs picnics and mini get togethers out there. Jock built a cabin that my sister and I played in and it is still standing. Every year, at Christmas, Jock decorates the whole area with thousands of pounds worth of lights.
Jock even took donations for an animal sanctuary, when people dropped pennies in the burn from the bridge.
This garden had been appreciated by visitors, travellers and even neighbours. Nobody had a problem with it. Until now. A few weeks back the rightful owner makes a stink and claims he is the owner. After confirming, the rightful owner wants it back. For all the land it is. It is about 1.5metres wide by 30metres long. I know right - ridiculous.
Jock is gutted. This is his pride and joy. I've never seen a more hard working man at his garden. He is retired. LET HIM KEEP HIS GARDEN.
As a long term friend of that family I will support this petition. Not a farmer that I know would do that.
B
Brian Cowing
11 years ago
Featured
Beautiful garden and Jock collects donations for local charities. The farmer whom I know should leave him be. What does the 1.5m matter this is how wars start, have some common sense and praise a man for his community spirit.
Let others judge you by your actions.
Brian Cowing, Perth
T
Tony Hill
11 years ago
Featured
After visiting the garden over many years, it has become an annual pilgrimage, with friends and family to visit Jock's garden. It has brought endless pleasure to many of us. I believe it is an asset to the area, and has become a point of interest to many visitors to the area.
Tony Hill, The Old Telephone Exchange Killiecrankie.
☆
☆lindsay☆ hill
11 years ago
Featured
I have been down for a number of years. I have always loved the beautiful garden. It inspires me so much that I have started an art project at school. I have grew up around it, looking forward to seeing it whenever I can. It would be a shame to get rid of it, leaving many including myself absolutely heartbroken.
- Lindsay Hill, Killiecrankie
S
sheila mann
12 years ago
Featured
It's a beautiful garden. How could anyone think to destroy it. Only a farmer with a streak of jealousy. Keep your chin up wee Jock we are all behind you,
T
Tony Hill
11 years ago
After visiting the garden over many years, it has become an annual pilgrimage, with friends and family to visit Jock's garden. It has brought endless pleasure to many of us. I believe it is an asset to the area, and has become a point of interest to many visitors to the area.
Tony Hill, The Old Telephone Exchange Killiecrankie.
As a long term friend of that family I will support this petition. Not a farmer that I know would do that.