The old boys are leaving, leaving one by one

These are the opening words of "The Old Boys", a song by the Highlands band Runrig. My interpretation is that it laments the passing of the old men from the Highlands and Islands while the young people leave their homeland for pastures new.

The words are particularly relevant today as they mark the passing of Bob Walker a stalwart at the allotments for many years who died after on Sunday after a long illness. With Vernon passing away last year two old boys have now left in recent months.

This shot is of part of Bob's allotment and stands as a tribute to and in memory of Bob Walker.