Loch Garten, Strathspey. A perfect morning at Loch Garten, with the water completely still for wonderful reflections. The inevitable thunderstorm broke just after we got home – what impeccable timing. “Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out your horn.” – Charlie Parker.
Wild Mushrooms, Strathspey. The sun has actually come out a few times this week, although its back to rain again, and a cold North wind blowing – this is the first year I have ever lit the fire in July. However, the rain has been great for Chanterelles in the woods – so we’ve been […]
Thyme at Sluggan Bridge, River Dulnain, Strathspey. After weeks of rain, a sunny day! It was lovely to lay in the grass, amongst patches of wild thyme, clover and herbs and feel the hot sun. The bees were busy enjoying it too. Sluggan Bridge was part of the military road network built by General wade […]
Lochan Mor – The Lily Loch, Strathspey. Another week of heavy rain! This local loch is covered in lily pads in the summer, so they’re probably relishing the conditions. This week they are well into flower. On this morning it started fair, even the hills were visible, allowing me time to get home just before […]
