Category Archives: Nature

Edelweiss…!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Those of you that remember our slightly obsessional love for the Sound of Music – I had to update on the exciting news that we have managed to grow a small crop of Edelweiss in the garden this year!  Though, … Continue reading →

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Meerkats

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

I’m not normally a fan of adverts, I usually try to avoid them.  However, I keep seeing this one for an insurance company and I really love the Meerkats! Here it is for you to check it out: Simples! Apparently … Continue reading →

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A Walk By the River

Posted on June 7, 2008 by

On Thursday we ended up in Huntly, which is quite a large town not too far from where we live. For me, it has the particular distinction of Huntly Castle. I’ve pictured the ruins here before. We had a wander … Continue reading →

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WW: Snowdrops

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

I’m seeing Snowdrops everywhere, and I love them! I took this photograph last week, whilst on one of our road trips.  This is for Wordless Tues/Wednesday. For other participants click here. Update: Many of you tell me you hadn’t seen … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Last Summer

Posted on January 8, 2008 by

Last Summer I became addicted to flowers and insects Will it carry on this Summer? Probably Maybe next week I’ll have some snow for you here! View other Wordless Wednesday Participants here.

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Busy Bumble

Posted on November 16, 2007 by

Busy bumble bee, found in the walled garden Fyvie Castle.

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Wordless Wednesday: Nosey

Posted on November 13, 2007 by

Well, I can see a face. What do you see? View other Wordless Wednesday participants here.

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Wordless Wednesday: Cold Evening Sky

Posted on November 6, 2007 by

It’s certainly cold in the evenings now, especially since we have passed the end of October and are into November. I took this shot just as the Sun was setting over the stone circle below. Yet, still, the Dahlias are … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Grove

Posted on October 27, 2007 by

The many trees in Autumn in the gardens of Drum Castle.

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Butterfly

Posted on October 19, 2007 by

I had two butterflies in particular in my garden the other day, which waited patiently as I photographed them.  That’s a first for me, they usually make a ‘run’, or ‘fly’ for it!  I particularly liked the markings on this … Continue reading →

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