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Title: MICHAELSWOOD IN AITH SHETLAND
Description: Michaelswood

"....It's all the idea and hard work of Ray and Betty Ferrie from Aith. Their son Michael unfortunately passed away in 1996 aged just 21 and they have developed the woodlands in his memory. But it's far more than just a memorial garden.

Ray and Betty have taken care to encourage all age groups to visit. There's a dinosaur trail, teddy bear's picnic, toy car track and pirate ship for the younger visitors. For the young at heart there's a Philosopher's Trail with many pearls of wisdom as you wander through the trees -'The truth is still the truth even if no one believes it. A lie is still a lie even if everyone believes it.' Not sure who it is attributable to though.

Michael Ferrie was a superb musician - fiddle, mandolin and banjo player and a writer of traditional tunes. There is a lovely short piece about him in the bird hide describing his sense of humour and quick wit - he certainly would have appreciated The Philosopher's Trail

No matter what time of year you visit, there is always something interesting to see...."
Owner: George Walker

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