A grand old Bentley

Just waved goodbye to this magnificent car which has been staying this weekend.

Moncreiffe Hill, Perth - revisited

 If you are a regular reader of my blog you will maybe recall that I first visited Moncreiffe Hill Woodland Walks in April, so please look back at the April 6th blog entry. This afternoon I revisited with one of my daughters and it turned out to be a dry day despite rain having been forecast.  One of the highlights around the Woodland Trails are the numerous sculptures - great fun.

 There are two ancient hill forts and the views from the tops are quite stunning even on a dull day.

There is over 14km of trails in the Woodland and we only did a fraction of them today, so we will return.  Oh, by the way lots of geocaches as well !!  More information about this wood can be found here

Scenes around Blairgowrie today

 Strathmore and the Glens held their monthly market today in the Wellmeadow and Blair in Blooms hanging baskets were looking outstanding.

 Our Blairgowrie Information Centre is staffed by knowledgeable and friendly people and there is an array of goodies to purchase as well as all the information about our area you could hope for.

 Today in the Bookshop Margaret Laing was signing copies of her new book 'The Mills of the Ericht' a great history and insight into all the jute mills which used to be one of Blairgowrie's main industry's.

 Also you can view the Berry picking display in the One Voice Office.  The display is a collection of old and modern memorobilia centred around one of Blairgowrie's old and current main industry's, raspberries/soft fruit.

And finally a photo of our award winning butcher's sign.

Farewell Ford Ka

Yesterday I said a sad goodbye to our wee Ford Ka.  I know it is only a car but we have had it for many years and it has been great.  Whilst other cars got stuck in snow and ice this little car always got through and you could park it anywhere.  The Ka had originally belonged to my father who had bought it when he retired but my parents finally had no need for two cars so kindly gave it to us as we really needed two vehicles, what with my husband's  hours and the children being very little.  Anyhow, it failed it's Mot and was going to cost far too much to repair but someone actually wanted to buy it, so off it went.  So, we are down to one car now which I know is nothing to complain about and with my husband changing jobs recently and working more 'normal' hours we probably don't need two cars now and it is easy enough to walk down the town and to school etc. I will no doubt miss having a second car at times but as the saying goes 'It's not the end of the world' and I should be thankful we can afford to run one car.

Moss of Ardblair

A mere 10 minute walk away on a track which takes you nearby Ardblair Castle, there is a lovely collection of Beech Trees in a fantastic array of shapes.  However, at this site you will notice there is a slight mound and if you click here it will take you to a page which will tell you all about the archaeological interest at this spot.

Local Views

Just a wee selection of pictures I took today whilst out with the dog.  I am a countryside gal at heart and when we bought Gilmore House it was the first time I had ever lived in a town, allbeit on the outskirts.  I  feel very fortunate to live somewhere where within 5 minutes you can be walking in perfect peace and quiet and gorgeous countryside.