Highland cows (or heeland cooz as they are pronounced in Scotland) is native to the highlands of Scotland, hence the name. Interesting fact, while a group of cattle is normally called a herd, a group of Highland cattle is called a fold. These hardy creatures are quite large but ever so friendly – and they …
Scotland’s Boddham harbour was built in 1831 and became a registered port in 1845. The village’s lighthouse, Buchan Ness Lighthouse was built-in 1827 by Robert Stevenson and stands 130 feet high. ~ Bella
Seemingly stranded in the middle of a large field, stands the ruins of Castle Pittulie in Fraserburgh, Scotland. Castle Pittulie, also known as Pittulie Castle, is an oblong tower house located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the village of Rosehearty. The castle is believed to have been built around the late 16th century, with sources …
The Pitsligo Castle was built around 1424. Ownership later passed to the Forbes family of Druminnor. The last Forbes of Pitsligo supported both the 1715 Rising and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 1745 rebellion. After the Stuart defeat at Culloden, Forbes was forced to flee for his life and was declared an outlaw, leaving Pitsligo castle to be …
I loved it here – such a serene space… The church was built around 1630 and the south aisle of the church served as a burial vault for the Forbes family of Pitsligo from 1636 to 1781. ~Bella
Aikey Brae stands at the summit of Parkhouse Hill in Aberdeenshire. It is thought the stone circle was created around 4,000 years ago by a local farming community. The main stone is made of whinstone that was transported to this place from some distance away. The remaining stones are made of local granite and …
Finally off exploring Scotland – first stop: Deer Abbey, built in 1219. Deer Abbey was Cistercian monastery founded in 1219. The abbey is associated with the Book of Deer and for more than 300 years, the Cistercian monks seem to have lived a quiet and contemplative life until the Protestant Reformation of 1560 brought …
Exploring the local area… I will do a longer post at another time with the history of the area and a more extensive tour. This was just a quick look around to get my bearings. Called in to a cafe… Then back home sweet home… one moment blue sky… …then rain… …then 20 …
The airport at Bucharest, Romania is very modern, light, bright… …and my new home sweet home – a lovely little fishing village in Scotland. Even the hairdressing salon here is a local ‘drop in and have a chat and a cuppa’ place… …for fluffies as well… We had some amazing northern lights just before …
Looking out from my balcony, I was fascinated to watch the works that were going on below to lay new pipes – only to have them find Roman ruins! ~ Bella
