It might have been a moody day at Ledaig. But with views over the sound of Mull whilst pottering along the tideline of the Scottish beach, it can be just perfect… and the perfect cure for a Moody Monday.
Where ever you are today and whatever you doing…
26th July
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Loch Garten in the Abernethy Forest lies within the Cairngorm National Park, Scotland. All is calm, the still waters and low light create, at the end of the day, the perfect place to pause and reflect….
Tranquil it may be, though we must all remember to …
22nd July
(C) David Oakes 2021
High on a wild mountain slope in the North West Highlands of Scotland, a lonesome Pine tree survives. There are some exciting initiatives underway to re- forest large areas of the Highlands….. may be soon it will not be so lonesome.
Another post for the :- –The shadow of a tree – The life of B (beckybofwinchester.com) #TreeSquare
Where ever you are…
20th July
(C) David Oakes 2021
It is 4 years ago today that we said goodbye to our Black Labrador Carla. For over 15 years Carla had been our Director of Greetings and of course a very faithful friend.
The above picture was taken on Brora Beach when Carla was in her prime.
Gone…but not forgotten
12th July
(C) David Oakes 2021
Built in the 13th century having been relocated from an earlier site at nearby Rosemarkie. Fortrose can be found on the Black Isle, overlooking the Moray Firth on the North East Coast of Scotland.
It is today an empty shell, but its rich Red Sandstone is still as dramatically dominant as it was in 1250ad, the date it was suggested it opened.
Our current world is still confused so….
11th July
(C) David Oakes 2021
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