This ancient stone we came across during a walk in the Muir of Dinnet nature reserve:
We came across oystercatchers in all the castle gardens:
And it was the season for the Himalayan poppies:
This was a pretty paving pattern at Pitmedden Castle garden
Pitmedden has a famous and old formal garden with box hedging patterns:
Crathes has a beautiful garden too, but very expensive as there isn't a garden-only ticket!
Vinca was not pleased!
Vinca left us on the Tuesday, from Stonehaven.
This is Stonehaven harbour.
More walking, in the Glen Tanar Nature reserve, with resident wildlife:
Then more castles with gardens.
This is at Drum castle, which was lovely inside and out.
Hugh liked the giant garden seat.
Many aquilegias, and this interesting woven willow tunnel.
This is many-turreted Castle Fraser.
On the way back we took the scenic route over Cairn O' Mount.
Some very fit cyclists were practising for the Tour de France?
And as usual we bought a plant on the way home, from Dobbies at Stirling.
This is a patio rose called Designer Sunset and has a strong perfume.
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