'Take Me Home'
Sophie Ellis Bextor
Roucan Loch 2007
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Roucan Loch Crematorium is set in 10 acres of undulating countryside and almost hidden from view, offers a peaceful resting place.
The natural beauty of Roucan Loch is its most important feature and a number of options for remembering loved ones are available |
Ross loved animals and kept tropical fish, so the opportunity to dedicate the ‘fish’ in loving memory of him was an easy decision to make.
Two weeks after Ross’s funeral we returned to Roucan Loch on what would have been his twenty-fifth birthday.
We had probably walked approximately a third of the way around the Loch when Jim asked if there were any fish in the loch?
We continued to walk around the loch and back again and in all that time we did not see any more fish, and did not ask the question again.
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There are two swans on the Loch, and some ducks had also been introduced recently, although some have disappeared.
The woods in the vicinity are home to a number of deer. There are also badgers, foxes and mink close by.
There are rabbits on the slopes close to the loch and an abundance of other wildlife with a variety of bird species, butterflies, dragonflies, crickets, and others. |
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The wreath laid at the plaque at the side of the loch which dedicates the fish in loving memory of Ross. |
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| And at the 'memorial lodge' where the books of rememberance are located. | ||
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Flowers laid on Christmas Day |
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Visited Roucan Loch on Saturday 6th January 2007 and laid some flowers. |
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Laid some fresh flowers on Sunday 14th January 2007 |
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Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 28th January 2007 and laid some flowers. |
Laid a dozen red roses at Roucan Loch on Sunday 11th February 2007 |
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Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 25th February 07 and laid some flowers. Fed the swans and the ducks. |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 18th March 2007 and laid some flowers. |
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Roucan Loch
Sunday 1st April 2007 |
| Easter Sunday Roucan Loch |
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Roucan Loch
Sunday
22nd April 2007 |
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Laid flowers on Sunday 6 May 07 |
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This is a photograph of a new wooden sculpture which is located close to the main car park. |
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Laid flowers
on
Sunday 20 May 2007. |
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Family flowers laid on Sunday 27 May 2007 |
| Flowers laid by Sam & Terri on Tuesday 29th May 2007 Thank You |
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Card from the flowers laid by Sam and Terri |
| Family flowers
laid on
Sunday
3 June 2007 |
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New life at Roucan Loch on Sunday 10th June 2007 |
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Family flowers
laid on
Sunday
10 June 2007 |
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Family Flowers
Sunday 24 June 2007 |
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Family Flowers
Sunday 1st July 2007 |
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Another six added to the duck population 1 July 2007 |
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Family flowers laid on Sunday 22 July 2007 |
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The six ducklings have grown quite
a bit since the last time we saw them, and whilst one cygnet has
gone the remaining five seem to growing quite well. |
| Laid Flowers on Sunday 26th August 2007 |
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The swans photographed
on Sunday 26th August 07. |
| Flowers laid on Sunday 30 September 07 |
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Family flowers on Sunday 14th October 07 |
| Still Miss You
Love
Ian |
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Family Flowers laid on Thursday 25th Oct 2007 |
| Family Flowers
On
Saturday
3 November 07 |
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Family Flowers
Sunday
11th November 2007 |
| Flowers laid
on
Sunday
16 December 2007 |
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Roucan Loch frozen over on Sunday 16 December 2007 but the swans managed to break enough ice to get to the bread! |