Once known as the River Knaik —
Now more confusingly known as the River Ardoch —
Confusing because the River Ardoch that I’ve known since I was a boy in these pairts has a source in the same hills as the Knaik but runs due west and meets the River Teith near Doune Castle —
While this imposter rises in the same hills but flows eastwards to join the River Allan by Greenloaning —
No worries – Loki wasn’t bothered which direction it went – he enjoyed his time in it —
Just as he did in the nearby park —
Especially when three nice young lads came along on their bikes and let him watch them on their home made rope swing —
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