It’s time to Glow! So says the RHS. Sarah and I recently visited the RHS Garden Bridgewater during the daytime. However, Glow 2021 was the first time RHS Garden Bridgewater has put on this winter evening show. It enables visitors to see the garden in a whole new light. RHS advertised the event as a chance to ‘see the garden sparkle this festive season and follow dazzling displays lighting a magical trail.’ Visitors follow a set path around a selection…
Following yesterdays walk up Green Hill, the second walk of our Aberdeenshire weekend would take us around the estate of Castle Fraser. Yesterday, it had rained morning, so we walked in the afternoon. Today, however, since it promised rain in the afternoon, we walked in the morning. Castle Fraser is just a few miles north of Midmar. It is one of Scotland’s largest tower houses. After leaving the visitor car park, we decided to follow Miss Bristow’s trail. This short…
Sarah and I were heading up to Midmar, to visit Sarah’s cousins for a few days. Due to coronavirus, it has been a few years since last visited. On our way up, we popped into National Trust for Scotland‘s House of Dun. The house lies just outside Montrose. It was a bit of a wet afternoon when we drove up the drive to the entrance. Entering the courtyard, you are met with a Georgian country house built by William Adam…
There aren’t lots of trains to Aberystwyth, so Sarah and I journeyed down the day before our upcoming Mid Wales cycle tour. We took the opportunity to have a look around. We began by making our way down to the seafront. Since it was lunchtime we headed over to one of the local cafes, The Cabin. It was an overcast day as we made our way over to Aberystwyth Castle. The castle was originally built in the 13th century. However,…
Following an enjoyable few days in Boscombe, Sarah and I journeyed home. On our way home we took a detour to Hanbury Hall and Gardens in Worcestershire. The Hall, built in the 18th century, was home to the Vernon family. Due to coronavirus restrictions, we were only able to see the ground floor of the Hall. The Vernon’s beginnings were as rectors of Hanbury parish. Gradually they grew in importance, becoming one of the most prominent families in Worcestershire. They…
