Kite flying on the beach is great fun.

There wasn't a great deal of wind on the day that these shots were taken but by running up and down the kids managed to keep them in the air.

These micro-kites are less than a foot long but fly really well!

Brightly coloured lichen on the rocks at Waterfoot.

Carradale's fire engine is crewed by local volunteers. Originally fire-fighting equipment was stored in the middle of the village, at Airds, and later down at the harbour.

When the new fire station was opened in 1996 everything was transferred up to the new site opposite Semple's Filling Station on the A842.

This particular engine was delivered in October 2001. Some interesting facts about Carradale Fire Station can be found at http://www.graeme.kirkwood.btinternet.co.uk/SFB/F67.htm

Waterfoot used to be home to a large fleet of fishing boats but now hosts mainly pleasure boats. It's also a convenient place to beach a larger boat when maintenance is required.

The ruins of Kildonan Dun, a fortified farmstead dating from the 2nd century AD.

The main entrance to Kildonan Dun. This is a substantial structure and well worth a visit. The carpark and picnic area at Ballochgair is just across the road.

Two swans taking a break at Waterfoot. In the background is Carradale Bay and Ailsa Craig.

At low water these stepping stones provide a handy yet treacherous way across the river Carra from Waterfoot to the beach.

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