Tramping About Torphins …
Golden coloured countryside all around us this afternoon … 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3TgUw3X , 27th August, 2022
Still Bright Blooms …
Late summer colours in the Leith Hall gardens …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3wzK79v , 26th August, 2022
Stunning Skyscapes …
Eye-catching skies in the City and Shire this week … 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3wBYomm , 26th August, 2022
Blooming Heather …!
Purple tinged views all around this afternoon, on the steady but gentle climb to Meikle Tap on Hill of Fare …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3QUFOxt , 20th August, 2022
Latest From Leith Hall …
From my morning at Leith Hall. Today’s jobs included digging up and replanting some Alstromeria roots. Trickier than it sounds ..! 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3CgHLQy , 19th August, 2022
In Corgarff Country …
It’s a joy to show (off!) the delights of upper Donside to our friend, Barrie …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3bOVzan , 12th August, 2022
Walk (187) Burghead-Cummingston-Clarkly Hill Circuit (Moray)
This is a pleasant coastal walk from the harbour area in Burghead. The route at first climbs onto the headland of the promontory on which the village is built, where there is a fine viewpoint and interesting visitor centre. This position also provides the best view of what little is visible of a massive Pictish fort. There then follows an enjoyable section along the Moray Coastal Trail before the route then rises to the edge of Cummingston. We then gently ascend along the ridge of Clarkly Hill, providing wonderful views towards sea and land. With clear visibility, the eastern hills of northern Scotland make for a satisfying long-distance vista. In the final section, the route descends to take in a corner of the mature Roseisle pine forest before breaking out onto the golden sands of Burghead Bay … 
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3bLpwI8 , 10th August, 2022
Dog Days …!
… at Cawdor Castle today we remembered the last time we were there back in 2010 when we had an elderly labrador leading the way on our walk to where the Cawdor Burn meets the River Nairn. Both were in spate on that day but that didn’t deter the bold Stuart from diving in! We panicked … but of course he took it all in his stride … or doggy paddle …
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3QaPELB , 6th August, 2022
Shine On – Cawdor Castle Gardens …
Dull and drizzly weather-wise today – the castle garden still shone …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3C3aTLl , 6th August, 2022
Moray Days And Ways …
Enjoying a few days in Lossiemouth. Over on the new bridge to the East Beach early this morning and walking from Burghead later in the day …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3SnKYnf , 5th August, 2022
The Mack Walks 