I’ve had a wonderful few days exploring distilleries in the Scottish Highlands with my son Joe, so I’ll share some of the scenery with you. And what better way than to start with my view as I opened my B&B window this morning and the moon setting over the nearby hill. I wish I could also share the birdsong filling the air now as it seems to every place in Scotland. And soon after taking this image ten deer with two bucks showing off magnificent horns ran across the field.
Perthshire moonset
Next is last evening’s drive here. I thought the B&B was much closer to Pitlochry where we’re exploring a couple distilleries, but it was a bit of drive. But then who can complain when there are views such as this. What will soon be purple heather on the hills is now just black bushes, but that black contrasts nicely with the snow.
Moulin Moor, Perthshire
March in Scotland is a show of weather changing by the minute. Fierce wind, calm sunshine, fine mist, pouring rain and snow storms. The drama is often nearby.
I’ve picked out a scene of what I think is a European Oak. Turn behind me and a few Highland Cows would frame Belvenie Distillery. A little to the left of this is Glenfiddich Distillery. Perhaps one day this oak will be a barrel to hold the spirits that it has undoubtedly smelled its entire life as the Angel’s share wafts out of the distilleries. We planned to tour both of these distilleries, but they closed to visitors because of the Covid 19. Not to worry, we found some open ones.
Balvenie Oak
If you enjoy a whisky, next time you can picture the scene of Glen Fiddich in afternoon light right after a rain. Your water might’ve come from the River Fiddich.
Glen Fiddich
And I’ll end with an image of where I’m sitting as I type this. Thanks Ruth, for the wonderful porridge and toast. And I’ll listen to some more bird song.
