If you haven’t gotten your Willard yet, you will soon! It began going out Tuesday morning (that’s today!), so everyone should have it by Friday. There are a few surprises in there, I don’t want to give them away, so in the meantime . . . MUSICA! Let’s travel a bit, shall we? Good old comfy armchair travel. Let’s take our kitty with us.
But first, Oh Dash! Oh Victoria! Oh Lord M! Prince Albert and his selfish, cruel “Uncle Leopold!” Tell me no secrets and I’ll tell you no lies. Sunday night’s Victoria was a teary one. I did like the puppy though, all was not lost.
A cold and dreary wet day it is out here in the wild Atlantic ocean. But I have my wee cup of Constant Comment in my Castle Cottage cup, the fire is burning, can’t really ask for anything more. I thought I might take us to Scotland today! I hear lots of you are going to Scotland, or might go, or want to go, so if you do, I thought I’d show you a wonderful castle we stayed in, maybe you would like to stay there too. So off we go to the land of clans, lochs, lairds, lads and lasses, Bonny Prince Charlie, Outlander, and Balmoral, the beloved home of Queen Victoria.
It was late evening when we went looking for the two rooms that our friend Elizabeth had “found online.” We were traveling together, Joe and I, Elizabeth and Mike ~ she had no idea what this place would be like and neither did we. But how could we go wrong, we were together and having a great time.
Through tunnels of Scottish trees we went looking for a sign that said “Stravithie” on it. It was out there somewhere, so we were told! We’d traveled up from Edinburgh that day, the long way, along the Fife coast, stopping to eat, walk along the beach, pick up sea glass, go to a fishing museum . . . it’s where the cutest little fishing villages are, all festively criss-crossed with bunting flapping in the wind ~ now we were stopping overnight on our way to St. Andrews.
I was crazy about Edinburgh, everything I loved about York, there was twice as much of it in Edinburgh . . . the red line on this map traces the world famous Fife Coast where we’d been that day.
We probably passed it twice, but finally we quit talking and started concentrating, and there it was. What a nice little sign we all thought, very low key, and a cute little guardhouse too. So far, so good!
We turned down the drive . . . the lovely drive . . . Not too fancy, kind of real . . . the suspense is building, what will we find?????
This was our first glimpse of the house . . . ooooh, aaaah . . .
We drove around to the front, and this is when we began to call it a castle. Isn’t it the MOST? Couldn’t Jane Eyre be living in that pointed turret? We were saying to Elizabeth, “Where did you say you found this?” The thrill of discovery! You really never know what you might stumble upon . . . 
The Laird of the Manor, David Chalmers, with his cute Scottish accent, came out to welcome us. We were already peering into the hall, at the doors, the heads and horns on the walls, the lamps. What mysteries lie ahead?
I thought I would show you a better photo of David. Such a very nice man! And he knows all the best restaurants!
So into the front hall we went. I loved the lamp, I loved the ceiling trim and the little bit of green. I loved the whole thing. This is David’s home, he lives here, on 30 acres of gardens and a river with his wife and two children, so it’s a home they love to share with others, because as you can imagine, it’s fascinating!
I don’t know what they call this long, deep wood-paneled room, but there is the very old head of an alligator up on top of that dresser. The hunt room, perhaps. Leathery and manly, perhaps the smoking room.
I took photos of everything! Pretty lamp, pretty molding.
The dining room was filled with old carved furniture and things from days gone by.
Elegant old china and cut glass and silver . . .
Mrs. Chalmers came in a little later . . . we could hear one of their children practicing the piano somewhere in the house. Made it even more perfect.
Very much a family home. “My parents gave it to me.” That’s what David said when we asked how he came to live here. Of course they did!
Off we went to our separate wings to see our rooms . . . Joe and I climbed the red stairs in the turret . . .
looking up as we climbed . . . those are stairs. How did they do that? We don’t know. (I take that back, I’m sure Joe knows, but it’s not even light out yet, he would not want me to wake him to get this question answered!) My job is to admire curves and shadows.
Down this hallway-sitting room we went . . . loving the furniture,
Loving the fabric . . .
Loving the lamp . . .
Loving all the lamps!
Into our charming room with a view of the lawn and the river,
. . . framed by the heavy, lined drapes you find everywhere in the UK.
We came in through the hall on the right, the bathroom is off that hall, and the kitchen is through the door on the left … We each (meaning each couple) had our own kitchen. I’m happy, Joe’s happy, everyone is happy!
Perfectly appointed, all you need, bright and clean. . .
And more . . . they’d left everything we could possibly want for breakfast, Scottish bacon, ham, fresh eggs, sweet rolls, bread, butter, jam, tea, milk, juice, yogurt and cereal, a feast! And the table was set . . .
So pretty in front of the window . . .
And the view . . . How did Elizabeth ever find such a place?! Must hang out with her more!
We unpacked, went out to dinner to a wonderful restaurant David suggested, and toasted Elizabeth, and our friendship, and Scotland, and life and all good things!
And came back to the castle under this beautiful moon . . .
XXX
The next morning, of course we had to go for a walk, across the lawn and along the river we could see from our bedroom windows.
On a path through the woods. The perfect antidote to modern times.
Let’s to church! as they said in Shakespeare in Love. Yes, let’s! A lovely quiet spot out in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful old sleepy graveyard.
I imagine this walled lawn may have been a vegetable garden at one time. But I was most curious about the little rock sitting on the stone. There was something on it.
I came closer . . .a small piece of slate or maybe granite with something scratched into it:
My imagination says it may have been here since 1993. But if I let myself go, maybe 1593. Or maybe, stretching, just plain 93, as in Druids. We don’t know, but we didn’t touch it, left it as it was for other lucky travelers to happen upon. I automatically think very highly of the person who put it there. Little magic-maker. Hope she’s reading this. Love is the Law. Truly, it should be.
Back through the ancient wood the merrie folk did go.
We climbed a hill and came upon these worn stone steps and, oddly, that hole filled with water (I guess, needless to say, no one tasted it). 😜 Unmarked. No explanation. A hot tub for fairies? A little last-resort bathtub? (One of our Girlfriends suggested it was a “tail wash for dragons!”😂) But why here when there is a perfectly good river nearby? We had no idea. We saw no hose bib. I know it rains a lot here, but this much?
It’s perched on a kind of ledge, actually, the entire thing is rock. You could step behind those ferns on the left, walk off the edge and fall, maybe 20 feet? (I’m not good at falling distances.) There’s a very old, moss-covered, slippery-looking stone stairway to the bottom of the ravine that no one wanted to go on. But the boys wanted to see how deep the hole was. Nothing pulled Mike in, which was good. I stayed about this far away from it the whole time wishing I had my dangerous mastiff at my side.
And again, an answer from one of our Girlfriends. It’s a Druid’s well! It’s an actual thing. You can read more about it HERE! Fun!
Flowering things grew wild from the rocks. Because it’s Scotland. Did you know the national animal for Scotland is the Unicorn? Oh yes. Magical Scotland, land of legends and ghosts.
It was a wonderful time. If you would like to stay in a castle in Scotland, you can, so easily. Go to www.stravithiecastle.co.uk. Or write [email protected] or phone 01334 880251 It’s close to lots of nice things. And tell David we said Hello!
As promised in the new WILLARD, a Giveaway! This England, this green and pleasant land, this cup. For thee. And the book . . . a signed copy of A Fine Romance. That’s one.
And behind door number two, the new Spring cup, and one of my brand new cross stitch kits for Home Sweet Home, because they kind of match, and go together. Also for thee. Two giveaways! They won’t arrive from England until the first of April, so you’ll have to wait for spring. I’ll be away, but Sheri will make sure you get them the moment they arrive. All you need to do to sign up for both giveaways is leave a comment at the bottom of this post, where you see the teeeeeny tiny word that says, “comments,” click there, say anything, and voila, you’re in the drawing! I’ll contact you if you win, but you can come back in a few days to see if Vanna chose your name. Life is good!
Must go now . . . Say Goodbye to my muses, these . . .
And this one. I’m thinking of changing his name to Dash. Beloved puppy of mine. Have a wonderful day dear ones. Keep in touch! There are adventures and more surprises ahead! 
I haven’t had a proper holiday in Scotland since I was a child. We have been talking of going for some time and reading of your wonderful visit is definitely inspiring me to put it top of our ‘places to go’ list!
Love the new mug! Thanks for sharing your travels with us.
Thank you for taking me away from pouring rain in Oregon, and to sunny Scotland!
I am ready to throw out all my coffee cups in favor of your drinkable works of art!
Dear Susan – I so love your way of taking us into your imagination. How you describe what you see and where you are is just like how I looked at things when I was little, and I hope it’s like how I am still. I love the description of the druid’s well……it just makes me go off on a flight of fancy wondering what that place looked like in that long ago time and what rituals were being practiced. I can’t wait to go back to Scotland!
I LOVE flights of fancy! It’s flying while still on the ground!
Thank you, Susan, for taking me somewhere I’ve never been. Love Scotland and hope to visit it someday. Many blessings to you. You are truly one of the most blessed women, and some of that is due to your sincere optimism and joie de vivre. Cheers!
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Absolutely charming. Your photos brightened my gloomy winter day.
Such a fun, fun armchair trip to Scotland today! That castle…and your adorable room! Thank you for sharing with us, Susan.
Thank you so much, Susan. Once again, another delightful blog and Willard. Truly the high-light of my days. I so wish you could visit a store here in Western New York in the future. Looking forward to sharing your upcoming trip. Thanks again.
Thank you for the journey thru Scotland!
I agree, Edinburgh is the best!
What a wonderful place to spend time enjoying the beautiful Scottish countryside.
The castle looks just charming. The woods are lovely too. Thank you very much for sharing.
Wonderful post as usual. I love reading these. They are a respite from what is happening in our country today. Thank you, Susan
have always wanted to see Scotland/ love the Druids watering hole/deep green cool mossy forests have always been comforting to me/ thank you for taking us on your adventures/ i m happy at home/ but always like to stretch and daydream!!!
TY/ Jennifer
Scotland is where my heart longs to be! Thank you for this post which took me there vicariously with you and Joe. I think I could almost hear the cute Scottish brogue you spoke of from the “Lord of the Manor.” If only to hear it in person some day on Scotland’s soil. Have a bonnie day, Lassie!
Thank you for giving me the gift of travel. What a wonderful place! Your descriptions are always so perfect. I feel like I’m right there with you! Thank you again.
Carol Grant
What a beautiful trip, thank you for sharing it!
The adventures are priceless and I have a smidgen of Scottish in my heritage!
So delightful for people like myself who will not be able to go there myself! My imagination with your help satisfies! Best of all I love your home place and your delightful kitty!❤️
Your “sister” in all things imaginable and by choice! Lyern
What an exciting adventure to stay in a real castle! And I’m with you about Sunday’s episode of “Victoria.” Just sighed when it was over and said … can’t wait until next week 🙂
Thank you for sharing your wonderful stay in the castle in Scotland! I love the cup, hope I win!
…what does awaiting moderation mean?
I have to moderate, but first I like to read, and comments are coming in so fast, I can’t keep up. There are 310 waiting for me now, but I’m working through . . . loving every moment and word from my very kind, funny, and interesting Girlfriends. xoxoxo
such a joy to read these blogs and see the wonderful photographs.
Lifts the spirits. Sorely needed these days!
As always, a delightful post…the castle looks wonderful…and the walks even more so…thank you.
I was just thinking the other day that I could really use a Susan Branch email right now. And here it is, with the armchair escape I was wishing for. Thank you for the beautiful images and the little get-away to bonnie Scotland!
Hi susan!
We lodged at strathvie for a week, in that very same room!
Love his library! It was at the start of our daughters fresher year at St. Andrews, she is now hapfway through third year and im looking foreward to another visit soon. It was our second trip to scottland. I love the fife area! Did you go to the pottery in crail? We went down those stones stairs near the druid well, there are symbols carved into the rocks on the way down. Seeing your photos brings back lovely memories. If daughter decides to stay after graduation i may just have to relocate .
When we were there, it looked like someone was living down there ~ we didn’t see anyone, but there were clothes hanging from a line and it looked like there was a tent, so we didn’t want to disturb them OR meet some privacy needing maniac with a machete. You just never know! Amazing you were there! Kindred spirits!
Lol, did not see tents but definatly a popular hang out! There were charms and such hanging from the trees, party rubbish here and there. One of daughters tutors say that the spot is still used by folks of the ‘old beliefs’. The history there is facsinating!
Susan ,I love seeing your pictures of Scotland. My husband and I were in Scotland in 2016 and loved it. We are going back in 2020 with our son, daughter-in law and grandson. (Long range planners!) So happy to see the Spring cup. It will definitely be ordered to go with the Autumn and Winter cup. We are having rain in the Pacific Northwest too, but as my father used to say “You don’t have to shovel it!” Take care and stay cozy warm.
My great great grandparents came to America from Scotland. It has been my lifelong dream to go to my ancestor’s homeland. Thank you for sharing a little mini-trip for me. Maybe my dream will come true some day. Sure do love your blog!
How lovely! Thanks for sharing a hidden gem…maybe some day…
Susan are such a delight! Reading your blog brings me so much joy. Thank You for sharing your fabulous adventures.
Wow 🧚🏼♀️It seem’s like a fairy tale! 🧚🏻♂️ I have always wanted to go to Ireland, it’s my heritage, I should put Scotland on my list as well. Thank you so much for taking us all with you!
Theresa 🧚🏼♀️
Enjoyed your post so much! Thanks for taking me away on a cold January day!
How exciting to find a Druid’s well! What a beautiful place to stay.
Lovely reminders of my visit to Scotland in 2013.
Cute boy snuggled up in a drawer by your side. Does Jack get up early too?
Yes, he gets up when I do. And very soon now, he will start telling me it’s bed time!
Always wanted to stay in a castle……maybe some day!
I can’t imagine a place like that being a family home. Wow! Thanks for sharing! I look forward to getting the new Willard.
Oh, I do not believe I could have ever left the castle! What an absolutely perfect place to stay and dream!
Your blog post brought the sun out on this gray New England day. Thanks, we needed that 🌞
Thanks Susan for taking us with you, Joe and friends. I must do some genealogy research on some ancestors from Scotland. I love thinking about them and how they lived way back then. Enjoy your blog so much. You are a true blessing.
As usual, you made my day with a wonderful little trip to Scotland. Love what you stand for Susan. Take care.
You are such a breath of fresh air, of peace and happiness. Whenever I need a lift (oftentimes daily), I come visit your blog or I read past Willard’s or your books. Thank you for being you! {{{Hugs!!}}} =)
Love all your books about your life and trip to England (went to some of the places you mentioned). Parts of Scotland remind me of B.C. Hope you go to Ireland some time in the future, too.
We are, very VERY soon!
Love this whole post! I didn’t know unicorns were the national animal of Scotland. This was a great adventure. Love is the law, love is the bond, merry did we meet and marry do we part and marry shall we meet again.
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Oh happy day! to read a blog from you. I love everything about it! It certainly does brighten my day. You are my sunshine on this snowy day in Utah.
Susan, How sweet of you to remind us of your traveling joys. We are ever so grateful. Looking forward to Willard arriving. It is the cherry on top of this week, your blog is the sundae.
So happy that Jack is so relaxed during all this looking back.
Many bunny hugs to all of you.
Shirley
Beautiful Scotland ! What a treat to stay in that castle!
I must confess I binge watched all of Victoria online ! Sooo good!
Keep the blog rolling so enjoy your posts, travels and pictures!
Love the fireplace pics you post too ! So cozy!
Oh, Scotland! Looks like a beautiful place. Hubby and I plan to go there in 2019. I think I own all your books but none of the cups, so I’d love to win the giveaway.
Great Britain – my favorite foreign vacation! Your adventures bring bck lots of happy memories of my month long trip in the 80’s. This year I’m planning to visit Ireland for the first time. Can’t wait!
Adore your new mugs but especially your darling Mr. Jack – in-a-drawer!
Enjoy your wee bit of tea. Love the castle you stayed at, but she clicked her heels and said Home Sweet Home. I long to see the Green Isle. Thanks for your enchanting trip and the Druid’s well. ♥️
I am always delighted to read your newsletter Susan. Travel safely! Sherill Anderson
Thank you. I bought two bluebird cups…one for myself and one for my daughter. We now have tea together thanks to FaceTime . Love reading your blog and books.
As always another great post but this one had an especially cozy feeling.Love the castle!..
I have always longed to go to England.
Love your post and Scotland! ❤️
What a lovely giveaway !
What wonderful adventures you have…I’m sure its because you are always looking. Thanks for taking me along too.
Thanks, Susan.
Very refreshing journey into the countryside of Scotland. Especially as I sit working in my home office — with snow covered mountains all around… not far from the Yellowstone River in Montana.
Deborah
I loved your photos and stories of Scotland. It is a very beautiful place. I love your drawings too. It always gives us time to dream of owning one of your books and tea cups or other treasures you select.
Oh my goodness thank you for sharing your adventures at Stravithie Castle! What a magical place! My husband and I went to Scotland for our honeymoon and loved it so much we are going again this year in October for our 3rd wedding anniversary! I’m going to see if we can stay a night or two at Stravithie ! Sending you sunshine and blue skies from California!
Enjoy this post I read today. Scotland is wonderful!
It’s always such a pleasure and delight to travel with you, Susan! Thank you for sharing these adventures with us!
Love the cups(can’t wait to see Jack’s cup finished) and love the new Home Sweet Home cross stitch!
Thank you for sharing your journey…I almost feel like I was there with you.
Your post, Susan, makes my German heart long to visit Scotland some day. When did you go there? How long did you stay? How did I miss reading about your visit earlier on your blog?
We went to England in September 2016 and spent two weeks in Scotland. I wrote about it . . . the posts are still there if you’re interested.
Oh, the places we go with you! I’ve marked down the Stravithie Castle and as soon as that time travel machine is operational I will be there. How serendipitous for you to come upon that Druid well! And have a GF identify it for you here! I just ordered your bluebird cross stitch kit and only after I completed my order did I notice the Home Sweet Home kit 🙁 Maaaybe I will be the lucky recipient of it from Vanna 🙂 I can not WAIT for your next book on the Emerald Isles! ♥
I’ve been to Ireland and England, but now I simply must go to Scotland! What a magical place.
Oh, I’m excited to tell you that we are planning our own UK adventure this summer, my husband and I, to celebrate 35 years of marriage! Looking forward to lots of wonderful finds like this one. We have reservations at the Sawrey House on our way through the Lake District. Would love the England cup, but the Spring one would be just fine too. They are so pretty!
Thank you, Susan!!! Beautiful pictures! Such a “get-away”
Ah, the wanderlust you stir in me! How I would love to go to Scotland and stay in a castle! I just know you will be having a wonderful time this year when you go, and that you will take us all along with you, which makes us all lucky!
Thank you, Susan for another lovely post. My husband and I were fortunate to visit Scotland in 2014 and hope to return some day! “A Fine Romance” is my favorite book of all time! I gave three copies to girlfriends for Christmas, so now you have more fans 😉. I would love to win a prize!
Dearest Susan – You made my day again today! Can hardly wait for our trip to Scotland and looking forward to receiving Willard this week. Good news all around!!!
Magical castles, fairies, unicorns, fields of heather!!! On my list of things to see. Thank you for the tour.
The pictures. I love the pictures. They fill a very deep well within. Thank you, Friend I’ve Never Met!
Ireland this time for your latest adventure…….how wonderful! Have been twice, with my husband and another trip with my sister. Looking forward to “going again” with you and Joe to view it through your eyes.
I was fortunate enough to get your bluebird mug by mail from the Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo before Christmas……felt so lucky to find it as a special gift for a bird loving friend!
It’s been a Godsend to have the retail stores we do now . . . people who have been wanting a certain cup when we are out are sometimes finding them!
My heart longs to travel to Scotland – thank you!
Thank you, as always, for a most enjoyable read!
Thank you Susan for all that you share with us. I too love Scotland. Reading your blog made me want to go back all that much more than I already want to.
Another wonderful adventure. Thanks, Patty
Dear Susan, Thank you for taking me to places I have never been to but would love to go. Your wonderful narrative and the fabulous pictures you include, truly are a gift you give of yourself. Not many people take the time, while on vacation, to share your personal life with us. I hope you realize how much your readers appreciate this. Thanks sooooo much.
I took that same trip from Edinburgh up the coast to St Andrews with my parents in 1989, and loved re-visiting it with you today. Thanks for all the beauty and heart warming prose you bring to our lives.
Loved this post about Scotland. The castle grounds– beautiful and how great to have a private kitchen!! On my bucket list! Looking forward to reading Willard!
What a beautiful post. I am avidly watching “Victoria” and I felt so bad for Albert this week. And Dash. And Lord M. I was emotionally wrung out at the end. As to Scotland, I was in Edinburgh once for a day a few decades ago and have recently thought about doing a more in-depth trip. Reading about Stravithie Castle feels like kismet. P.S. I also share your love for Constant Comment.
In the dead of winter, this was a nice escape
Thanks for the chance to win!
I so love reading about all your travels, and I can’t wait to see where this year takes you and Joe. Thank you for taking us all along with you in words and pictures and magic!
Thank you for sharing. I have always wanted to visit Scotland as well as England. Time to make a plan. Looking forward to your next trip to England and reading all about it. I LOVE the bone china mugs, they are all I use anymore.
What a fantastic place to stay. Did you ever find out how deep the fairy swimming hole was? Love the house but just can’t imagine cleaning it. lol. OK, that is more than saying “anything”. lol
We don’t know . . . I was looking for that on the website I linked to, but didn’t see anything there.
What a lovely castle home ! Thanks for sharing, will add it to my tooooo long list.
Thank you for the trip to Scotland! We were there for our 30th anniversary and definitely want to return! There is so much to experience! One of my main memories of a Scottish breakfast, other than some divine porridge and cream, were the homemade clootie dumplings! Yum! The food, history, culture, and architecture are fascinating, but the people are what makes Scotland so special.
Sláinte!
Susan thank you again for the lovely photos. Doesn’t it seem that when we believe we’ll find wonderful people and places….we do! I have to confess, hearing Harry James and “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” reminded me so much of my Mom….brought tears to my eyes.
Thank You, Toni
Awwww. Such a wonderful song, with memories we feel even if they’re not our own. xoxo
I know, it’s amazing how music takes us back. My Mom played piano in a little dance band, and Saturday afternoon she would practice the songs for that evening. Great memories.
Thank You Again – Toni
It’s always exciting to see a new post up! How fun to stay in a castle!
Oh, Dear Susan, just put me out of my misery and tell me “did I win?”
Beautiful pictures, I would love to visit a castle. What a wonderful life you have visiting different places.
Loved this visit to Scotland! Perhaps one day I’ll get to go there. I’d love to stay in the Chalmers’ “castle” and enjoy the peaceful setting.
What a treasure to find a castle like this! I love how you make me feel like I’m there! Thanks
I had to cry when Dash died as I looked over at my two furry babies who are almost 14! But healthy so I know they will live forever. I’ll be in England with some friends the end of May and the first two weeks of June. We’ll miss the picnic but maybe we’ll run into you somewhere else! We are, of course, planning to go to Scotland. We only have a few days in each region so we’ll stay in Edinburgh (of course) and day trip to the Highlands. Can’t wait. Happy Sails!
Spring cannot come soon enough! I don’t like to rush my season but this winter has been bone-chilling.
The pictures & scenery – absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the mini tour.
Thank you so much for your Scotland tour! I enjoyed this post very much! Also, thank you for the giveaway!
Would love to go to Scotland. Thanks for the mini trip.
I just finished reading my second Gladys Taber book (“The Stillmeadow Road”). This book was even better than the first. It, too, was divided into the months of the year, and I found myself wishing there were way more than 12 months.
Through her books, Gladys Taber becomes a friend (exactly like Susan Branch).
All my loved ones have passed on and I live through the rich memories I shared with them.
She wrote that one Christmas three friends gave her the same exact book. This recalled a Christmas when my dad–the egg cook of the family–received three egg poachers (one he purchased, one from my mom and one from me). Remembering, I couldn’t help but chuckle.
There was a chapter called “Between Seasons” which dealt with Jill’s death. Reading Gladys Taber’s words of loss and grief hit home. Last April marked the tenth anniversary of my beloved husband’s passing. I was so touched by her pain that I wept buckets and couldn’t pick up the book again for several hours.
Besides sharing some recipes, she mentioned a book entitled “Quick and Easy Meals for Two” by Louella G. Shouer which is from the 1950’s (my favorite era of cooking). I discovered an inexpensive copy in excellent condition and have been having a ball cooking up these quick, simple meals.
Again, thank you so much for introducing me to Gladys Taber–and for all you do.
Thanks for sharing your lovely adventures ❤️! Love anything & everything GREAT BRITAIN 🇬🇧 . The castle looks so beautiful & the grounds . What wonder & magic in the gardens ✨. Hope you have a wonderful day 🌹. Hugs – Penny
Love is the Law. We must practice it all the time. What a love-ly trip to Scotland you took us on. Many thanks, dear Susan. It brightened my day. I lost a friend today. She is happy now. I will miss her and give thanks for knowing her. Your posts take me to happy places. Ah, life. Up and down. Down and up. 😍