Around this time of year the woodland floor transforms from a barren dull brown into a lush colourful performance. At woods in nearby Menstrie, these bluebells and wild garlic fight through last years leaf litter to such a beautiful display. Worth seeking out. (more…)
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Stirling sunlight
Some remarkable displays of sunlight around Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and the Ochil hills. (more…)
Doon the water
I love any excuse to go ‘doon the water’, especially if it involves the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. The Waverley is such a fantastic piece of Scottish heritage which still does day trips from the river Clyde in Glasgow to various destinations around the western isles. It also spends some time down south in early summer.
On this particular day we had a wee day out on Rothesay and had a blast.Spring Is Coming
It’s a nice feeling as winner recedes, spring buds and bulbs sprout open to welcome the new season.
Autumn in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
An interesting series of paths around this park in the Trossachs, particularly in autumn. An added element are metal mirror-finished sculptures nestling within the woodland that reflect light and landscape back at you in human form. Easily missed, but lovely when noticed.
Bees Through The Rapeseed
Around the local fields rapeseed was in bloom and bees were busy collecting nectar thanks to a local beekeeper working with the farmer. Mid-May and despite the risk of a sting, I wanted to get closer to the handler to see the bees despite the risk of being stung.
