I'm just back from holiday near Goldsworthy country, and was quite
pleased to find two of his sculptures while passing through the
Penpont area.

Penpont Cairn is very easy to find (on the main Thornhill to Penpont
road) and sits very well on top of a small rise in a field. Close-up,
it had a very impressive physical presence, and it was interesting to
see the irregularities in the various layers of rock (it also looked
like it had become home to a bird's nest near the top).

Slate Stack was much harder to find, nestled in the 'stone wood'
alongside Scaur Water, home to many of Goldsworthy's works. It's well
on the way to ruin, with many of the upper slates having fallen, and
a noticeable tilt suggesting that one day the remainder will fall
completely. Unfortunately, the presence of clouds of ferocious
insects meant we couldn't stay as long as we wished. I wonder if Mr G
is immune or just knows not to go out sculpting there at this time of
year?

We couldn't find the 'give-and-take wall' which should have been
nearby, which was odd.

We got to see Touchstone North from a distance (it's briefly visible
from the main road heading south to Thornhill) but didn't have time
to get near to it.

Drumlanrig Castle, very nearby and owned by the same Buccleuch
estates who I believe lease 'stone wood' to Goldsworthy, was also
very well worth a visit, some very large and mature trees in the
grounds being one highlight. There's plenty more to see in the same
area so hopefully I'll get the chance for another visit some time and
try and track down a few more of the sculptures!