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A short thread about pies (contd)..

Both were excellent. I'm not saying which I preferred. 😋 🤣

The End.

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

A short thread about pies (contd)..

5. Pie-off! The delicious contest is under way. Can you spot the winner?

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

A short thread about pies (contd)..

4. Halves of each pie were warmed and plated up for comparative eating.

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

Two halves of different macaroni-cheese pies sit next to each other on baking paper on a plate, with a few mixed pickles beside them.

Two halves of different macaroni cheese pies are placed on end on a plate so that their hot cheesy interiors can be seen. The left hand pie (with tomato and herb garnish) has a mobile cheesy sauce. The right-hand pie looks rather more solid.

A short thread about pies (contd)..

3. The pies were cut in half to reveal their inner secrets.

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

Two macaroni cheese pies, each cut in half, sit on a wooden board, with an old carving knide blade visible at the extreme right. The left pie is a bit porous internally, with thick short-crust pastry, and a tomato and herb garnish on the top surface. The right-hand pie is denser, with a thinner pastry, and more massive interior.

A short thread about pies (contd)..

2. Two days later, I bought Macaroni Pies from both shops.

I took them home, and prepared to warm them up for a Pie-Off contest.

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

Two paper bags containing pies sit on a wooden tabletop. The left hand bag is brown, and slightly grease stained. The Left hand bag is white and appears dry.

Two macaroni-cheese piessit on a wodden board, viewed from above. The left-hand pie is decorated with a cinsgle central tomato slice, and a scattering of green herbs. The right-hand pie stands unadorned.

A short thread about pies.

1. It was late on Friday night, and the pies were sleeping in the bakers shops on Callander Main Street.

Buying pies would have to wait for another day.

#Callander #Pies #MacaroniPie #Scotland #PieOff

A view into a dark bakers shop through the street window at night. Many pies can be seen stacked on shelves in the glass counter display unit.

A view into a dark bakers shop through the street window at night. Many pies can be seen heaped into neat stacks in the glass counter display unit.

Dafoe Hospital for the Dionne Quintuplets, Callander, Ontario, c.1935 - Northern Publishing Co Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/dafoe-hospital-for-the-dionne-quintuplets-callander-ontario-c-1935-np-co-pc-223137197.htm

#Callander #CallanderON #DionneQuintuplets

Printed monochrome postcard showing a view of the Dafoe Hospital at Callander in Ontario, Canada, constructed in the mid-1930s to house the world famous Dionne quintuplets and to enable several million members of the public to view them over the following years.

Published by the Northern Publishing Co, No 8, c.1935.

Postally unused.

Very good condition, with very slight corner bumps.

Saving more than branches. A northern Ontario town's battle for its eagles
Hundreds of residents in the northern Ontario town of Callander have signed a petition to protect a pair of eagles that live in a local pine tree.
#animals #environment #community #Ontario #Callander #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/eagles-callander-petition-1.7591907?cmp=rss

Woman in Callander files Ontario human rights complaint arguing municipal building isn't accessible
A Callander woman who uses a wheelchair has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, naming the municipality and the province, over her concerns around accessibility at the northern town’s municipal building.
#accessibility #humanrights #lawsuit #disability #Callander #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/callander-accessibility-complaint-1.7566773?cmp=rss

Open Studios Stirlingshire opens on Saturdays 7th and runs through to Sunday 15th. There's venues from #Callander to #Strathblane, #Aberfoyle to #Stirling.

https://scenestirling.com/open-studios-stirlingshire

#ScottishArt

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/05/26/50th-birthday-holiday-1-the-first-stage/
I am on holiday in the far west of Scotland, and this post describes a first day that, thanks to #LNER, did not go according to plan. There is also a #photo gallery.
#Scotland #Travel #PublicTransport #Buses #Trains #KingsLynn #Peterborough #Durham #Newcastle #Berwick #Edinburgh #Callander

Snowy hills around Loch Venachar and Callander this morning.

#Callander #LochVenachar #Perthshire #Scotland #Snow

A view on a cold, sunny, clear day across a loch towards some snow-topped hills. There is a lower hill in front without snow, and two behind which are white with snow. The water of the loch reflects the hills, with a few ripples.

A view on a cold, sunny, clear day across a loch towards some snow-topped hills. In the foreground is a low stone wall, with a thick layer of frost on top. Below is a frosty field that goes down to the loch; and then across the water are the hills.

A view on a cold, sunny, clear day of some trees in the shallow water of a lochside, with the loch beyond and some snow-topped hills on the other side. The trees are silhouetted against the bright day. A little of the rocky shoreline is visible, too, and the loch surface has some ripples.

A view on a cold, sunny, clear day across a field, over a river in spate and across towards some snow-topped hills. There are a couple of people walking in the field.

November 1st was a date of significant amenity losses in central Scotland.
#OTD in 1955, #Alva lost its railway station; the nearest station is now 4km away at #Alloa (itself with no rail links for 40 years from 1968).
In 1965 #Callander lost its station, leaving the nearest as Dunblane, all of 17km away, and #Doune lost its station, leaving the nearest as again Dunblane, 6km away.

#ScottishHistory

The sign outside caught my eye.
A secret garden, how amazing is that!

There was indeed a garden section to the Ben Ledi cafe but being able to people-watch while enjoying a mighty fine cup of coffee and munching on the finest Avocado Toast it's been my pleasure to consume since my recent 'relationship' with all things 🥑 began, won the day.

#BenLediCoffeeCompany
#Cafe
#Callander
#Stirling

Bracklinn Falls and bridge, Callander, Scotland between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of landscape and architecture in Scotland Scotland Callander

#BracklinnFalls #Callander #Scotland #Callander #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001705950/

The image depicts Bracklinn Falls in Callander, Scotland. It is a vintage postcard from around the turn of the 20th century. The view captures the natural beauty of the landscape with the waterfall cascading down from the rock face into a pool below. There's a small bridge visible just to the left side of the image, providing access to the falls. Surrounding the water are lush trees and foliage, indicating a rich biodiversity in the area. The postcard captures not only the physical attributes of the falls but also hints at the tranquility they might offer visitors.

Bridge and Ben Ledi, Callander, Scotland between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of landscape and architecture in Scotland Scotland Callander

#BenLedi #Callander #Scotland #Callander #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001703599/

The image depicts a tranquil rural scene from Scotland, most likely Callander, between the years 1890 and 1900. The view is from a high vantage point looking down upon a small town nestled amidst nature.

The town is laid out in an orderly fashion with houses lining the streets that lead towards a church on the right side of the image. The architecture is simple yet charming, indicative of a bygone era. A bridge spans across a river that runs through the middle of the town, connecting different parts of the settlement.

The landscape surrounding the town is lush with trees and vegetation. It's a clear day with ample sunlight illuminating the scene, casting long shadows and highlighting the details of the architecture and the natural environment. The colors are muted, suggesting the image may be an old photograph or a painting from that time period.

This image captures not only the physical elements present in this location but also provides a glimpse into the daily life and architectural style of that era in Scotland.

General view, Callander, Scotland between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of landscape and architecture in Scotland Scotland Callander

#Callander #Scotland #Callander #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001703598/

The image is an old postcard depicting a serene landscape. The setting appears to be the Callander region in Scotland, given the watermark text "Views of landscape and architecture in Scotland". The postcard captures a valley nestled between hills, with trees dotting the landscape and buildings peeking out from among them, suggesting a small town or village in the distance. The colors are muted, with earth tones dominating the scene, which is characteristic of old photographs or printed images from around the turn of the century.

The motherchip 😱

Wasn't sure what chippy to go to in Callander now Mhor Fish is gone. Went to the one at 85 Main Street (use to be the Fiery Cross) and would ya look at this badboy! That solves that then.

#Callander #Stirling #Trossachs #Chippy

A very long chip (thick-cut fry) absolutely coated in stringy white cheese, to the point where you can't really see a chip underneath tbh, being held from the top on a quiet dark night in a small town centre.

Nice day for a walk around Loch Venachar. We used to have loch nights at the head of the loch when I was a teenager, but I'd never walked round it before. 12.75 miles on good tracks and minor roads.

#LochVenachar #Callander #Trossachs #Scotland #Scottish #Walking #WinterWalks