I would like to thank everyone who has sent me good wishes and wished Jack, my westie and meeter and greeter,  all the best after his operation.  Poor Jack suffered a complete rupture of his cruciate ligament in his left leg and underwent TPLO in August.  Happily he is making a good recovery and I am hoping he will be signed off at St Monans next month.  He is such a lucky chap having wellwishers from all over the world.  Thank you, folks.

The autumn season has kicked off with the Biggar Little Festival and the programme runs from the 14-29 October and is getting larger and more interesting with every passing year.  If you are in Biggar this month perhaps you will stay a little longer and enjoy aspects of the Festival.     Remember Biggar Little Festival is an annual event so you can pop it into your diary for next year, too.

Biggar Little Cinema starts its autumn progamme on Sunday and Monday, 30th and 31st October, showing "True Grit" at the Corn Exchange.  Price is £6 for non-members.

Biggar Music Club is now running its 51st season of first class concerts performed by highly acclaimed professional musicians.  Post Little Festival, there are concerts on Friday, 18th November,  Wednesday, 7th December, Wdnesday, 18th January, Wednesday 15th February and Friday, 2nd March.  All are at the Municipal Hall and start at 8 pm.  More information can be found at www.biggarmusic.org.uk

Congratulations to Biggar Museum Trust for raising the phenomenal sum of over £400,000 towards a new Museum in the High Street.  Watch this space as the hard work continues.

Cuil Darach is fully booked over the New Year period, but there are still places available at Christmas time.  Please get in touch if you need accommodation.