Walk through Farigaig Forest.

The weather has been really wonderful this week so went for a lovely long leisurely walk.

Strolled along the forest track in front of our house admiring the carpets of wild primroses, the tiny white wood anenomes nestling in the shade and the abundant yellow gorse bushes covering the verges everywhere.

Walked throught the forest, up to the single track road for a short while and then through the gate signed to Easter Boleskine. Slowly climbed the uphill path but it was worth it as we had a marvellous view of Loch Ness from the top facing down to Fort Augustus and snow topped mountains just visible in the distance.

Strolled through Farigaig Forest enjoying the peace and quiet .......................
....and finally down to Farigaig Pier and home.

Mist over Loch Ness

Woke up to a very misty morning on Loch Ness but also with an amazing reflection and as we enjoyed breakfast we watched as several boating craft emerged eerily from the mist. After about one hour the mist had disappeared into the water but it was really lovely while it lasted. Enjoy the movie and listen to the morning birdsong.

Wild Primroses everywhere.

The native wild primroses are in full bloom in the South Loch Ness area and there is a colourful profusion growing on shady banks, along roadside verges along with numerous clumps carpeting the floors of deciduous woodlands. The indigenous gorse is also in flower. In the garden the daffodils are swaying in the breeze and the purple aubretia and primulas planted last year are emerging in the spring sunshine. Everywhere seems to be a riot of yellow and purple flowers.