The Speyside Way

Dr Anne returned from Chelsea in time to walk a section of the Speyside Way with a former colleague. Dr Anne drove to Boat of Garten.  She met up with her colleague and they drove to Grantown on Spey.  They set off at 1000 on the first leg of the walk to Nethybridge.  The drizzle stopped, the clouds broke and the sun came out.  At Nethybridge there was a toilet and snack stop.

After a short break the two set off on the next leg to Boat of Garten.  

It was through beautiful countryside.  

17.5k after their start they crossed the Spey and went into Boat of Garten for a picnic lunch in the community garden.  

Chelsea Flower Show

Greygranite and Dr Anne went on their annual pilgrimage to the Chelsea Flower Show.  They no longer do the journey as a day trip following their cancellation due to the ash in 2010.  They now go to the luxury of the Pestana Chelsea Bridge.  Over dinner they met Ryan who invited the intrepid two for pink champagne at their stand.  Below are Dr Anne's favourites for 2013.

This is the sculpture created for the 100th anniversary celebrations.  

The mindfulness garden 

Leather work on the walls of one of the fresh gardens.

Roses lit up in changing colours on the exit from the coffee shop.

Wheelbarrows through the ages.

A darling little boy seated at the stall.

One couldn't forget the gnomes...

McDonald/McGillivary Reunion

There was a McDonald/McGillivary gathering today at Knockando Church to inter Margaret Richardson.

The group retired to the Archiestown Hotel for lunch and family history discussion.

Three families were united all with the same great grandmother Margaret McDonald.

Two grandchildren (George and Betty) were present. The rest were great grandchildren.

George and Betty catch up.

The party continues...

Dr Anne and GGC went to a wedding dance last night. 

A novelty was that guests were invited to dress up to have their photo taken.

The result!!!

The 29th April celebrations

Dr Anne has just returned from a trip to her friend SS in Menstrie.  

They took a trip to Edinburgh on Sunday.   After a walk down George Street they went for Sunday Supper at Browns.

SS had roast duck which arrived with gravy, yorkshire pudding, spiced parsnips and carrots.  

Dr Anne had a pine roast which arrived with gravy, yorkshire pudding, spiced parsnips and carrots.  

SS is showing off her newly painted nails.

On the 29th, SS and Dr Anne headed for Gleneagles for afternoon tea.  Mr Brian drove the merc.  They arrived at 1300.  

SS and Mr Brian heading up towards the entrance.

Tea and coffee was offered.

A starter was brought - a haggis ball.

The first cake stand arrived with sandwiches and savouries.

A plate of scones arrived with lemon curd and strawberries and cream.

The second cake stand arrived with 'fancies'.

Mr Brian looking at the savouries.

Seated in the window seats.

SS at the entrance.

Mr Brian waiting for SS and Dr Anne.

Dr Anne and SS at the entrance as they left after a great afternoon.