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The Ghosts of Kilmartin and The Kings of Dunadd

By Donna Lowden   Wed, Sep 30, 2009

The journey took us through the Trossachs, which is wild with an array of colour from burnt oranges, reds aglow with the morning sun, and golden yellows. The mountains, which surround us on the road, cocoon us on our journey separating us off from the noisy chaotic world. Here you can breathe clean fresh air that fills your soul and makes your heart sing. The journey is enough to heal you from your heavy burdens of life

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By Donna Lowden

Donna Lowden

Sir Bailey's Adventures

I believe everything within nature holds its magic at its heart. Some of us; we let it burn more brightly and therefore it ignites with other sparkles in the world, letting us have a deeper connection.

As a child I let the sparkles grow as I communed with the faeries in my garden. They have been by my side every step of the way ever since. I listen to their guidance and show my love, gratitude and respect every day.

I am simply complicated as all interestingly boring people can be.

Bailey, my young Cocker Spaniel, is my companion. His pedigree name is Silver Knight and he has definitely been my knight in shining armour. He has been on journeys with me to the darkest of places and seen some very scary sights. The most evil of Queens and ugliest goblins! But he has always stayed true and brave. He never left my side and we came through it together, out into the light. I owe him so much.

Bailey will always stand his ground and never show fear. He is very stubborn and knows his own mind. When not on missions he loves to have fun playing games like hide and seek and chase. He loves cuddles and will shower you in kisses.”


Donna has been a member of Enchanted Folk since September 2007

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