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! 
Just a lovely virtual mini vacation for me to see Scotland through your eyes. I want to go!
So fun. Loved this post. Would love to spend some time at this castle.
Sandra
Everyone I know who has been to Scotland waxes lyrical about it. The walk that you took looks so beautiful too but it’s also the people met on these adventures that remain as wonderful memories long after we return home
Makes me want to go to Scotland! Love the mug, my Chinese Zodiac sign is the year of the sheep. Looking forward to your new Willard.
Loved joining you on a tour of that incredible castle and surrounding fairy land! Aiming for a visit there in 2019…can’t come soon enough…enchantment at its best! It really is all so very wonderful. This will be our third trip across the pond, and we just can’t get enough of it!
Had a flock of literally hundreds of robins in our back fields today. I have never seen so many at once before. Perhaps they are quite confused with the constant opposite extremes in weather we are experiencing this year……Enjoying it all!
Oh how I love “traveling” with you Susan! Thank you for taking me along!
Love going on trips through your pictures.
Thanks for this lovely respite. Love your blog and books and pretty much everything to do with Scotland and tea. 🙂
Dearest Susan, you have once again made my day with your blog . . . and I still have my Willard to look forward to (hopefully, tomorrow!)!! My husband and I spent a couple of days in Edinburgh a few years ago, walking the entire length of the Royal Mile, and enjoying all of the many sights and shops. I especially loved the woolen shops, with the many colorful plaid scarves for sale, which I purchased as souvenirs for my family. Did you ever watch the TV show, “Monarch of the Glen”? It was set in Scotland, a modern-day comedy about the Scottish aristocracy. Most enjoyable!
And, oh yes . . . “Victoria”!!! PBS never disappoints with their magnificent mini-series and shows! My heart melts every time I see Lord M. – – – such a gentle and compassionate soul! No wonder Victoria is so drawn to him! * sigh *
I would so very much love to win one of your generous give-aways . . . . I think I may even tuck that little desire into one of my night-time prayers! 😉 You can be sure that I would treasure either one of those delightful gift packages. Thank you once again for brightening my day and stirring up happy memories of a beautiful place and a favorite trip! Love to you and Joe and Jack-in-the-Drawer!! xoxoxo
Dear Susan,
I would love to go to Scotland someday. My maiden name is Scottish (or Irish) “Dunlap” and means “mound of dirt” in Scottish.
Each of your posts is a treasure and a joy. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us.
Beth
After reading your blog today and seeing the pictures, I am so ready to return to Scotland. I loved it when my husband and I went there years ago to Edinburgh and Loch Ness, but now I want to go and stay in David’s castle!!!! Thank you for keeping the dreams alive! I love reading everything you write!
Darling Susan, thank you for carrying me away to Scotland today. In this new intense caregiver life I have entered, such lovely pursuits help keep me afloat. And speaking of Jane Eyre (which you did above) I am listening to the most wonderful book on Audible, Amy Snow by Tracy Rees. Shades of Jane Eyre (England, 1800’s, the heroine was ill treated by her “betters”), and an intriguing mystery to unravel. It would be very good to read, but is an absolute joy to listen to as the narrator has the perfect sweet and lovely English accent, perfectly matched to the story and the main character. I slip into my parlor at every chance to listen to the next chapter, hanging on every word. You would love it. Perfect for a quiet winter’s day! I often listen while I knit, with kitty curled up in my lap. Heaven.
Sounds perfect! Sending love and much admiration to you Rosanne. XOXO
I was in Scotland several years ago with three of my girlfriends. It was beautiful. The train station was filled with men in kilts. Some sort of a sporting event I think. I am so excited that you are going to Ireland. My late parents were from Galway. I have been back twice. It really is forty shades of green. The people are so friendly and so much fun. Can’t wait to read what you have to say about my beloved Ireland. It has my heart. Safe travels to you and Joe.💚☘
We’re staying on Galway Bay!!!
My ancestors are from Scotland, I must go there.
Loved your post on Scotland. Hoping to go to England soon.
Thank you for sharing with us Susan! It makes my day whenever you post. Sending you lots of love!
I just love Scotland!
A magical post! Thank you for sharing! I’d love to go to Scotland someday!
Have a wonderful trip, can’t wait for you to share the Lake District with us. Enjoy everything Susan, yes I do. Started collecting Beatrix Potter figurines because of you. Take care.
I hope they make you as happy as they do me!
Loved last night’s episode of Victoria as well! I have to admit that I cried. For Dash! For Lord M! But was oh so smitten by the new puppy….a westie! That’s short Westhighland White Terrier as you may well know! Such sweet little bundles of love and feisty Scottish fluff! Mine was named Buster Brown after my favorite childhood shoes! His nickname was Mr. Detour as he aslways found the longest route around the yard by which to return to the house when called! Sadly he left us last year but he will always be in our hearts!
All the best….
They are precious dogs. I love his name(s)!
What a sweet and gentle trip you took us on, I felt so fortunate to walk with you all down the hallway to our lovely room. My love is visiting old homes and trying to hear the walls telling their stories of lives that grew up with the dear tiny moments that mold a life of joy and hope.
Celtic Magic puts a “spell” on those who believe ~
I am sure you believe ~ (*J*)
Dear Susan,
So happy to have received Willard and the blog today. It was a weary sad day and your posts cheered me right away. I hope you and Joe have the lovliest of a voyage “across the pond” and back again. Lovely surprises to win – thank you!
Every time I see Willard in my inbox my heart jumps.
I’d love to go to Scotland!
Ah, Susan, the adventure begins and I can’t wait to follow your travels. Happy trails to you and your beloved.
I loved this post! Just what I needed today!
Thank you!
What a wonderful place to stay in Scotland! A real castle! How lovely! Scotland is on my bucket list so we will get to it some day! Thank you Susan for another wonderful blog! I always look forward to them!
I had to laugh…i was afraid of just what may pull him down the watery hole too! Men! Haha!!
Susan, so enamored with your stories and your adventures. Btw, are you planning to see the Peter Rabbit movie. I think it comes to the theatre in February. Check it out. Blessings Lee
What a wonderful adventure. Thanks for sharing.
I loved my trip to Scotland. Went to Balmoral, Perth and Isle of Skye. I am sure you also had a lovely time. Thank you for your entertaining blog. Love reading it.
I’ve always wondered if there is poisen ivy/ oak amongst all those lovely fern laced pathways you have walked in Europe?!!! We live in the beautiful mountains of the Smokies and there is the nasty stuff every path we take. Yet, I love where I live. Many folks call it God’s country, but isn’t God’s country every inch of our world. Well maybe some places would be called otherwise!
So thrilled that you designed a cup with an English cottage! I just love it! Stay warm & dry, spring is just around the bend.
What a lovely post again! Thank you for sharing such detailed descriptions and pictures of the castle. Since I may be near the bottom, please tell Vanna to dive deep!!
Thank you Susan for giving me the chance to see your wonderful travels. I used to love to travel myself, but due to illness I’m not able to do so anymore. And I too am afraid to fly, after having rough experiences! Keep doing what you do, it gives comfort to so many people. I have read your memoir trilogy, and I couldn’t put them down! I hope you are planning more travel books, love you!
Pick me please? I drink tea every evening and the cute spring mug would make me so happy!
Both my husband and I have been sick w/the flu for two weeks . Your blog is always a day brightener . Thank You for making my day 🙂 I love your sunny view of life with pictures and words! Please stay healthy, Gail
My Uncle Reggie always told us we were Scottish and, of course, we believed it … until I went on Ancestry.com and found his father (my grandfather) was born in London and probably never set foot in Scotland! Still, I’d love to visit and explore that lovely land. Thanks for taking us along on your travels, Susan, and sharing all the lovely photos. I’m looking forward to your trip to England and Ireland this Spring!
Susan, I love living through your adventures. Your mystical ways
so inspire me! I would one day love to visit Scotland.
I also am so wanting your new cups❤️
Thank you for such a lovely trip to Scotland. It would be wonderful to visit there. Enjoy your next vacation across the pond.
Thank you for the castle tour, I love how green everything is in Scotland! My grandfather was born in Aberdeen, so I hope that I can visit there someday. Looking forward to “coming along” with you when you and Joe travel there!
It is rainy and breezy here in the Pacific Northwest, too, so this was a perfect evening read. I have been to Scotland once, loved every bit of it and long to go back! You brought back some wonderful memories and renewed my motivation to make future travel plans ;). I am excited to have a Willard to look forward to this week, too! Thank you, Susan!!
The Castle looks like it is a great place to stay. Your post came just at the right time, having a glass of wine after dinner. Got to just sit and read it. Love all your blogs. Thanks again.
This posting is so magical……thanks for taking us along with you in spirit! I love to travel with you! Hugs!
As always, I’m so delighted when you have a new post, Susan. Another lovely opportunity to escape to an enchanted world for a short time…this time, Scotland. How wonderful!
Thank you so much Susan for sharing the “castle” stay with us — so cozy! I have only been to Scotland once – two years ago. York was awesome! Did you go to York Minster? Lovely old church! Thank you for continue to inspire all of us with your creativity and love of all things cozy.
We went on Sunday, sang, it was heaven! On the street when we came out was a man playing Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera on an upright piano painted bright red. It was perfect!
Dear Susan,
I Loved this blog! I was like reading a Scottish Faerie Tale ❤️! When I first saw the Castle my thoughts went to a vision of The Canterville Ghost with his head tucked under his arm! ( I love that movie! ) David and his wife have the prettiest smiles!…they look like lovely people! I love all of the furnishings in the rooms, especially the floral prints! That watering hole was enchanting and I loved it! It has to be thousands of years old, made by the faeries especially for the Unicorns to drink from!! And that church yard….I love old church yards ❤️ They look so restful and always leave me with a peaceful feeling. I saw one once that I will never forget. I was traveling in north central Indiana on a rural state road and saw this unique little cemetery ( not a church yard tho ) . I had to pull over and just stare at it…it brought tears to my eyes it was that beautiful. The property was all fenced in from the road because cows were grazing in the field. In the middle of the field was a good sized hill with about 40 or 50 old tombstones placed all over it and wildflowers were growing everywhere around it in patches. A thin old bent and leaning wire fence surrounded the the cemetery to keep the cows from grazing on the graves…but the cows were so close to the wire fence that at first I thought that they actually were in the cemetery. It was a very peaceful beautiful thing to see. I had no camera with me so the only picture that I have of it is in my heart. Thank you for taking me to Scotland!! I enjoyed every step of the way!!! Have a nice night ! xo
What a wonderful trip to read about-and on my birthday too.
Thank you so very much for taking me along.
OH Susan, what a wonderful giveaway. The cup is so precious❤️ Can’t begin to imagine how excited you are for this lovely trip. I have so many ancestors from these countries, can’t wait to travel with you.
Thanks for sharing Scotland with us. Just lovely.
The mugs you design are so nice.
Can’t wait to see the new designs.
Beautiful stories, lovely art, quaint teacup Shop! …Love it all!
Thanks for sharing.
Scotland is part of my dream trip . .England, Ireland and Scotland . .someday!
Thank you for taking us along on your magical visit to a Scottish castle! I loved it!
Wonderful blog- makes me want to go even more than before – and I always want to go to Scotland. Roslyn
Loved the trip to Scotland and the castle!!!!! Be still my heart!!! Like always I thank you for letting me live vicariously through your adventures!!!! Take care and God bless you!!
Hmm……we were just talking about a trip to Scotland. Thank you for the link to the beautiful castle you stayed in. You are my travel agent:-)
I end my day everyday with you. Thank you for being you!
Scotland is on my bucket list. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure there. 💕
Be still my heart! That mug is so pretty! I’d love to go back to Scotland again.
I loved seeing your red trail. My grandfather was from Dundee (as shown on your map) and my grandmother from Monifieth (just a bit north of Dundee). Years ago when I visited Scotland (one of several homeland trips), I was to take the train from Edinburgh to Kircaldy, only I’d written it phonetically as Cacordie and panicked when I didn’t see such a name on the trains list. I just walked up to the counter and asked for a single to Cacordie and was shocked when I read the name on the ticket! Love those Scots and their lovely pronunciations! And their land, and their music, and their food….
I’d love to win one of those adorable mugs!
Lovely post!! Love the castle. Who wouldn’t? I just pre ordered your In Love with the English Countryside cup. It’s beautiful! Can’t wait for April.
Happy travels.
Darlene
Love the cross stitch and how it captures the look of watercolors!
I just love traveling with you to all of the places I’d love to go. Seeing your collections of Beatrix Potter and Jack always makes me smile.
Thanks for taking me to Scotland today!
I love Scotland! Thanks for the pictures – they bring back happy memories!
Thanks for sharing your trip pictures….absolutely beautiful! As always, I also love your great pics of “Dash” (aka) Jack!!
Thank you for letting us ‘travel’ with you! I dream of visiting there one day and this puts pictures to my dreams! Thank you!!!
I got two of your books for Christmas and I feel like I’m going through the English countryside a little each day and loving every minute! Thanks for your glorious talents and look at life through such magical eyes. Blessings to you today!
Michele
It seems like quite a few of us have Scottish heritage – add me to the list! I’ve never been, but that coastal drive looks lovely. And castles! I’m hoping to take a trip to Great Britain in couple of years, and castles will definitely be part of it!
And Victoria! Such a good show. Poor Dash and Lord M. And when Victoria went to ‘say goodbye’ to Lord M. *sigh* No dry eyes here…
Several years ago we traveled to Ireland and I am so looking forward to reliving our trip through you. Can’t wait for a visit from Willard this week!
Hi Susan, the castle is simply charming! I soo love Chintz! Your photographs are amazingly. I feel like I traveled there in your hip pocket and got a good peak around. Love the cup design for ENGLAND!!!
Oh My! Beautiful pictures. Are you going to write another book for you upcoming trip in Spring? I hope so!
I am!
thank you! How soon can we put in our orders!? 🙂
Ha ha! I should get a few words on paper first! LOL!
Beautiful mugs!
I missed Scotland on my sabbatical years ago. Came home from York. Thanks for sharing.
I am soooooo envious!
Think Spring! 55 days and counting….
Ok so first time entering one of your drawings for me. I’m sure I won’t win but what the heck! Here goes nothing, right?! I read your blog with such longing for New England! I just love it there! If not for my children, I would move there in a second.
You can’t win if you don’t try, that’s one, and the other thing is, you have way more chance here than the lottery, PLUS, additional things like arm chair travel! All a win-win! Yes, children will do that to you! 😆
Great blog. I am watching “Victoria” too, and felt bad for Lord M and Dash. I thought the Bluebird mug was my favorite, but England, Spring Lambs, and JACK! Move over Bluebird, a new mug is coming.
Those worn steps had me wondering just who were all those people who had climbed them. I’d love to meet each and hear their story! Fascinating! Now I’m going to look up that castle. What a fabulous place to stay.
Me too, but our illustrious imaginations will have to suffice.😆
What a fun post and what a beautiful castle.Thank you for sharing,Blessings, Dawn E. Brown
While I always enjoy your posts, this one was especially welcome as I’m fighting off a bothersome virus and the trip to Scotland was perfect! I hope we will be able to stay in that lovely castle one day. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. 🌿
So lovely…….
Thanks for letting us see the quaint corners of the world through your eyes!
So lovely………
oh….to be a world traveler! What a wonderful place!
I just love your cat! And your mugs! And your books! And your calendars! I love to shop in your online shop 🙂
😘
Susan,
You’ve given me the best way to fight off flu: your bluebird cup filled with steaming Constant Comment tea to clear my head; this wonderful travel tale to take me away to Scotland and make me forget I’m under the weather!
Thanks for all you do that cheers us,
Jann in Virginia
Feel better soon Jann!
Susan – thank you for taking me along on your journeys! and for painting a precious lamb on your cup
Lovely post today, Susan. My daughter, Gail, started a Beatrix Potter collection not long ago. She enjoys finding them in antique stores. I hope to find Mrs. Tiggywinkle for her someday to go with the little storybook of same name I bought for her when she was small. The collection you showed brought this to mind. So delightful!
Warmest wishes,
Nancy (from Bakersfield). P.S. Thanks, as always, for your generous giveaway gifts!😊
The hunt is part of the charm. I love that!
Loved the Scotland tour and the true life fairy tale and I would love the same room if I ever visited in Scotland.
We also have a rainy day and a story is grand on such a day.
HOW PRECIOUS ARE YOUR NEW MUGS.
Be even grander if I won one…..blessings to the lucky winners. MAY YOUR TEA ALWAYS BE STEAMING HOT and enjoyed with the greatest of friends.
Bess you Susan.
Sylvia Faye
Beautiful castle!! I’m almost sure I’d be quite afraid of unfriendly ghosts if I stayed there. I would love to settle for photographing all the beautiful scenery as you d id!
I’ve discovered that if you profoundly do not believe in unfriendly ghosts, they therefore do not exist. Has worked so far!😁
Wonderful post! Would love to escape to a Scotland castle!
Love your posts. It’s like being on vacation. We took a 3 week trip to the U.K. many years ago. I love all the old buildings. Love your cute kitty pictures too.
Pat
Love seeing the pictures of your stay in the beautiful castle in Scotland. Can only dream of going to this beautiful country. Just received my first china mug with the red cottage. Just love it and so pretty almost hate to use it. Always look forward to your blogs. They naked my day.
I loved the post. Thank you for taking me to Scotland. I went to London back in the 70s. Have never made it back. Love to go back now.
Edinburgh is one of my top three favorite cities in the world! Next trip, I’m going to find a unicorn! Loved your photos, as always, and your enthusiasm!
beautiful pictures!! Thanks for sharing with us.
I visited Scotland for the first time this past September and it is, indeed, as magical and beautiful as you say!