It would be great to have opportunities in Sutherland (anything around the Dornoch vicinity)
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It would be great to have opportunities in Sutherland (anything around the Dornoch vicinity)
He’s an eejit. I’ve never been a fan but he has a following and with that comes responsibilities. Our TV broadcasters are a waste of space too and culpable for allowing people to peddle their lies
I went for my first wild swim today, sort of, managed to sit in the water for around 45 seconds. It was a wee bit windy and the tide was out but I’ll definitely do it again. I’m nice and tingly now #WildSwimming #Health
We have a visitor trying to stay out of the rain by sheltering under the eaves of the house #Wildlife #Nature
On our walk today we came across an Adder basking in the sun, thankfully off the main track. A beautiful creature, it slithered off hissing as I took a picture. The first live one I’ve seen in years #Nature #Wildlife
Today’s excursion was a walk to Loch Glass and the Pink House near Evanton in the Scottish Highlands. This was one of the finest Caledonian Pine forests I’ve seen though rhododendron was encroaching after looking like it had been cut back. #Walking
I’ve watched this on a loop with a big smile in my face, it’s joyful.
What a life!
Today’s excursion was Culloden and a walk through Culloden woods and Clava stones, an ancient burial site. Culloden is very touristy but that aside you can only imagine what went on here in 1746.
My gardening joy this Summer has come from Buddleja. We cut back an area overgrown with Gorse and Bracken and found two woody Buddleja’s. I cut them down to base and they’ve produced beautifully scented flower spikes and I’ve had Peacock, Comma and Red Admiral butterflies #Gardening #Nature
Looking forward to seeing the results
Oh the look of anticipation
With peanut butter too by the looks of things!
Back in Dunbeath itself and down by the harbour you can see Dunbeath Castle
Today’s activity was a 7 mile walk in Dunbeath, Caithness. This is historic clearances country and there are many remnants of buildings which once housed families before they were forcibly (and violently in many cases) cleared to make way for sheep #ScottishHighlands #Walking
Just read a line from the book I’m reading (Dominion, by CJ Sansom): ‘1914 was an orgy of nationalism and flag waving and you’d think people would have learned from that, what it led to’
Blimey, you do work hard!
His honesty is quite refreshing. He’s also very wealthy, it would be good if he could help young farmers break through, those young people who aren’t born to farming but want a route in. People who share his ideals and not the status quo as he says
What an experience to have. I only ever hear cuckoos and never see them
Drying off nicely
Phone animal welfare 😱
What a lovely day! We were up and away for a big cycle, a beautiful route which involved the 10 minute Cromarty ferry crossing. 47 miles all in and we’re rewarded by exhaustion and a Cromarty beer #Cycling #ScottishHighlands
Peek-a-boo
Cromarty Community sauna, right on the Cromarty Firth
He’s very cute
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you? Think I’ll be ok but it will be a heart thumping roller coaster
Oh so handsome 😍
There’s a very simple stone in a persons garden in Dornoch that marks the spot of the execution of Janet Horne, supposed to be the last person in Britain to be executed for witchcraft www.spookyisles.com/janet-horne/. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of it.
Set in London in 1952, it’s a story of authoritarian rule in Britain under Nazi occupation and of resistance and defiance. Here goes….
In more recent years my favourite author has been CJ Sansom. I have two more of his books to read and I’ve been pacing myself while seeking a writer who is equally has compelling. Today I am starting ‘Dominion’ #Books
That’s one happy Whippet 😀
In this book, and her debut ‘The Herbalists Secret’, she has created relatable characters full of depth. She writes so beautifully, and is so engaging, that you think of the book when you’re not reading it. I can’t wait to see what she does next. annabellemarx.com
I have just finished a most fabulous book ‘The Rebel of Seventh Avenue’ by Annabelle Marx. I’m all tears and snotters, what a wonderful piece of writing and this is only her second book. I can’t recommend it enough #Books #HistoricalFiction
Have you seen him in Slow Horses? Excellent series
I say we should celebrate our dogs every day but there is an extra special day. How will you celebrate #internationalDogDay?
She is lovely! My issue is I don’t have a secure garden, lots of woods but they’re not fenced off. I hope she finds a good and understanding home
She’s very clever!
I did have to pick him up once though as this dog just wouldn’t leave him alone. The owner thought it was funny!! Tbh, our preference was to walk Ivor off lead as much as possible (he could also outrun danger)
That’s terrible. Ivor was attacked a few times, and he became nervous around big dogs. I tried not to pick him up as my view was always that if I started doing that it would imprint on him the right to be fearful and I wanted him to build his confidence
Poor Nova. Was it an attack from the terrier that caused the issue on your mums dog? I’m assuming not over zealous play?
Here’s one from the Ivor archive. I took loads of standing shots for a needle felt commission at the time. From canine to the woolly end result #Whippets #NeedleFelt
My ground is full of trees, deep with tree roots and rocks. I bought some plants from a private nursery and managed to get them in the ground today but it’s trial and error. I’m working towards woodland planting
You’re obviously talented at it, I’d love to be able to draw. I can see why it would be calming, a great mindful activity. You’ll need to share your end result 😀
Love it!
That is lovely!!!
I remember giving Ivor a wee bit of toast with peanut butter, it’s a shame as I used to laugh at him as he tried to eat it. Many times I had to put my fingers in his mouth to dislodge the toast from the top of his mouth. He did love peanut butter!
The warmth, oh the warmth!
Someone made homemade biscuits for Ivor once. They gave him terrible smelly wind and he turned his nose up at that after they lost their freshness. Good luck though, there’s definitely a market for pet treats! Maybe try a local village market?
Ok, well this dude is the Skeleton Cyclist who sits on the route of an annual endurance event called the Strathpuffer. It’s a 24 hour cycle through a tough woodland terrain that takes place in Winter in the Highlands. Fancy it? strathpuffer.co.uk #Cycling #Fitness
Today, we revisited an area we used to walk often with our much missed Whippet, Ivor. We talked about him for most of the 8 miles, he was such good company and loved his walks #ScottishHighlands #Walking #Nature
Beautiful too! ❤️
Does anyone know where I’ve been today? #ScottishHighlands
Clickbait if ever I saw it. I’m surprised the advent calendars aren’t in the supermarket yet, but there again the ‘ chocolate’ would melt in this heat
I’d agree, a bat! I love bats
Condolences, be kind to yourself at this difficult time
Oh I can see you are excited 🤤
That’s on our list too
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This was a commercial timber forest near us that was cleared about 4 years ago, it’s now full of heather which is stunning at this time of year
You know I used to see these a lot but I haven’t seen any for several years. Maybe that’s a good thing as they’re staying away from humans, I hope it doesn’t mean they’re struggling
I’ve had trial and error with plants and ended up giving some away as they don’t seem to like my environment. The cheese plant, cactus and aloe seem to be all I can keep going
Wow! That almost doesn’t feel real! Super photo
I have a cheese plant that is quite honestly loving life! It’s constantly throwing out tap roots and I’ve taken cuttings 3 times and now the cuttings are throwing out roots. I’m overwhelmed with cheese plants
It’s a beautiful story
Attempts to book a short holiday in my own country is prohibitively expensive! It’s turning into a piss take
I used to massage his paws. We made the mistake of buying paw butter once and didn’t realise it had caused big sores between his toes, I guess a bit like athletes foot on humans. He never let on but it must have been sore. Expensive vet treatment followed and no more paw butter!
I love the paw stretched out, I used to hold Ivor’s paw when he lay like that
That’s toddler tantrums, time out needed in the crate I think
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Love it! The artist has made the most of your features
Was there cheese involved?
I think I spotted one of them looking at the camera, my guess is they know they’re being filmed and are acting up on camera and off scene they have all their buddies hanging about waiting to have a party
When you hear "Happy Monday!" but you haven't had your coffee. #MondayMotivation 📷 Peter Christian
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We found quite a big mushroom in the woods today 😳 #Nature #Fungi
You put my forward bends to shame
I phoned the vet, they couldn’t take it and advised to leave it. I just know the wee thing is going to be on my mind all night. I did go back out prepared to bring it back in a shoe box but I reckon it’s best chance is to be found by it’s mother 🤞🤞 #Wildlife #Nature
On a walk today we found a baby weasel by the side of a road. Thankfully uninjured but very young and I was surprised it hadn’t been run over. Not knowing what to do I placed it in some long grass in a farmers field hoping the mother will come back. It was very weak
Oo Oo got another…. Des Leppard. An old favourite
Ken in Hats
Hello Handsome ❤️
It’s based in 1910 when a young Edinburgh seamstress steals some silk and runs off to New York. She meets a young Black architect and together they face prejudice and other challenges. Will they succeed? Who knows. I’ll need to read to find out #Books #ScottishFiction
Picked my next read: ‘The Rebel of Seventh Avenue’ by Highlands based writer Annabelle Marx. I loved her debut ‘The Herbalists Secret’ so much and I’m looking forward to this new one.
The way touch me not plant's (Mimosa pudica) leaves fold up when touched.
That’s what you’re getting for dinner 😀
That will be sore and that poor dog is putting itself through the pain barrier 🥺
This is joyful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf6q...
I’d be curious about weird dogs in the park, sounds like there would be a lot of mutual bum sniffing
Looks like a slimmed down Boris Johnson, he slept his way through PM too
I would have said Scotland can do better than that, but I’m also losing faith in our direction of travel. We need new politics in the UK
I think that’s one of the major issues in UK politics, the country is run by people with generally no idea about the working population and don’t live in the real world. It’s one of the reasons folks disengage. It will be interesting to see what Corbyn does
Now, I’m curious! Where is that? I’ve travelled the M74 coming from Glasgow to Lockerbie but I don’t recognise it. Probably all changed with the motorway now, unless it’s elsewhere south of Lockerbie 🧐
Looks all very dignified but if you’re anything like Ivor the steak would be straight down the hatch without even tasting it 🤭
After spending 24 hours without electricity my evening is now planned out; how to be creative with things from the freezer 🤔 (I hate food waste) #StormFloris
It’s a lovely photo, the more I learn about Whippets the more I think you need to have them in pairs for companionship.
I know what you mean, most of my ‘memories’ are good ones and bring a smile and a conversation along the lines of ‘do you remember when Ivor…’. Try to remember the vibrancy of the life ❤️
Very fitting, it’s all Shirley’s fault!
Slowly, slowly, catchy .. oh, never mind
