We've started exploring the area by bike in the last couple of weeks, using the Forth and Clyde Canal and a trail following the old railway line from Kirkintilloch to Strathblane. Both are extensively used by runners (inclding Tim on many occasions), dog walkers and pedestrians, and many dogs are off lead. In the US this would make me nervous (our dog would have been a menace if we were not paying attention) but here most dogs just wander on by oblivious, some halt at a word from their owners and the few that might be a problem due to youth or nature are held by the owner with most obviously being trained. Now we know we'll have to be good about training when we can finally get our own!
On the other hand the litter in many areas, even attractive rural ones is totally out of hand. There are not shortage of bins but a significant proportion of the people of Scotland seem to be unable to use them. Kudos to people who join the all to frequent (and much needed) clean up days in parks and on trails and waterways and shame on the litter louts.
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