Ahh … thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your trip! The deers are adorable and I must say a welcome change from the muntjac ones which are common near to me. Hugs xx ❤️
You are welcome, Annika, though it’s not really a trip – this is on my doorstep. I kind of think of it as an extension to my back garden! We have roe deer at Threave but we also have red deer in other parts of the ocutnryside. The stags are magnificent.
Wow! 😀 A stunning extension to your back garden, Mary and so happy this is close by! The stags must be incredible .. I’ve them in the wild in northern Sweden and was overawed!
I’d replied to your first comment before I saw this one. Yes, it was a Black Douglas stronghold built by Archibald the Grim. When all this horrible pandemic stuff is finally over (or we decide we’re going to have to live with it) and you come back to Scotland I’ll take you there 🙂
Thanks, Liz. Threave Castle is well worth a visit (though I’m still not sure if it’s opening this year). It’s actually on an island in the river so visitors have to take a wee boat trip across. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threave_Castle
Even without the castle being open, it’s a lovely walk – and when the river is low, stepping stones appear so you could walk across.
Thanks, Cathy. We’ve had such lovely, calm evenings on the walk over the last few days. This was taken from where visitors take the boat across to the island to visit the castle.
Thanks, Willow. It’s so beautiful round here that even a rubbish photographer like me can manage to take some half decent pictures (though professional photographers would probably disagree and point out where I should have cropped or done some other techie things).
Yes, blackthorn, Jemima, and it lines a huge stretch of the pathway – all white and frothy and wedding dress-like. This year the blossom has been exceptional.
I’m sure there are lots at Old Bridge of Urr, Janette, It seems to be a particularly good year for primroses (and blackthorn blossom). I’m going to try to take another pic in the day time as I feel the colour sort of leached out by evening.
Thanks, John. It is a peaceful place although I have to say us regulars who walk there often are all enraged about a small wood being cut down so the conversations when we meet are not peaceful! And that reminds me I must do an update about the pylons we are fighting to stop – the time for people to object has been extended.
Thanks, Jacquie. It is a lovely place and we’ve had some glorious evenings recently when the river has been so calm it really has been like a mirror. Seeing everything burst into life does definitely make you realise how good it is to be alive.
Yes, we really are lucky, Lynn (so why would you want to to move to a city????). Sorry, that was unfair. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. The blackthorn lines part of the path and makes me think of frothy wedding dresses and cakes 🙂
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Beautiful! Thanks, Mary!
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Thank you, Olga, always happy to provide you with a beautiful countryside fix 🙂
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Fabulous pictures!!
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Thanks, Darlene – glad you enjoyed.
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I wonder how many eons of history is buried under the layers of that ancient land?
Probably tens of thousands of years.
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Yes, you are right, Joelle, this land has a long, long history.
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Lovely photos, Mary. I do love a castle! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete. Threave Castle was the stronghold of the Black Douglases and has a fascinating history.
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Good to have a colour with your name. I will henceforth be known as one of the ‘Red Johnsons’! 🙂
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Serene and peaceful, Mary.
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It has been glorious the last few evenings, Maggie.
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Those are the best moments, aren’t they?
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❤
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Thanks, Annette. Wish you could see it for real 🙂
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Lovely.
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Thanks, Sadje. It really s a lovely place.
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You’re welcome! Yes I can imagine 😍
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Ahh … thank you for sharing these beautiful photos of your trip! The deers are adorable and I must say a welcome change from the muntjac ones which are common near to me. Hugs xx ❤️
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You are welcome, Annika, though it’s not really a trip – this is on my doorstep. I kind of think of it as an extension to my back garden! We have roe deer at Threave but we also have red deer in other parts of the ocutnryside. The stags are magnificent.
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Wow! 😀 A stunning extension to your back garden, Mary and so happy this is close by! The stags must be incredible .. I’ve them in the wild in northern Sweden and was overawed!
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Maybe you can visit one day 🙂
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That would be lovely … and I do still want to visit part of Hadrian’s Wall on the West Side!
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❤ to you Mary. Thinking of you.
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Thanks so much, Lara.
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Wow!
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Thanks, Barb. When you finally get home, come for a visit 🙂
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Yes!
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Lovely photos, Mary. I have never heard of this castle.
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Oh I see it belonged to Black Douglas. I read a really good book about James Douglas and Robert the Bruce last year.
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I’d replied to your first comment before I saw this one. Yes, it was a Black Douglas stronghold built by Archibald the Grim. When all this horrible pandemic stuff is finally over (or we decide we’re going to have to live with it) and you come back to Scotland I’ll take you there 🙂
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Thanks, Liz. Threave Castle is well worth a visit (though I’m still not sure if it’s opening this year). It’s actually on an island in the river so visitors have to take a wee boat trip across. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threave_Castle
Even without the castle being open, it’s a lovely walk – and when the river is low, stepping stones appear so you could walk across.
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Awesome photography. Soo lovely views 🥰
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Thank you. I live in a lovely part of the world.
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Great to know, That’s the beauty n strength of the nature. Stay happy n healthy always 🙂💖
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Lovely photos, Mary especially the first one 💚
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Thanks, Cathy. We’ve had such lovely, calm evenings on the walk over the last few days. This was taken from where visitors take the boat across to the island to visit the castle.
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Beautiful!!
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Thanks so much.
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Wonderful photos 😍
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Thanks so much, Katy. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Lovely photos Mary 💜💜
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Thanks, Willow. It’s so beautiful round here that even a rubbish photographer like me can manage to take some half decent pictures (though professional photographers would probably disagree and point out where I should have cropped or done some other techie things).
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No Mary natural amateur photos always win in my eyes. They show the true beauty of the area 💜
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Fab shots Mary, love the castle in the sunset.
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Thank you. We’ve had some fabulous sunsets recently but I have no idea how to photograph a sunset! I do quite like the castle shot. though.
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You really caught the atmosphere with the tree in blossom (blackthorn?) and the rock outcrop 🙂
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Yes, blackthorn, Jemima, and it lines a huge stretch of the pathway – all white and frothy and wedding dress-like. This year the blossom has been exceptional.
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Loving the primroses Mary. And all the others too. Mum’s favourites were primroses and I bet they’re blooming at the Old Bridge of Urr just now! xxx
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I’m sure there are lots at Old Bridge of Urr, Janette, It seems to be a particularly good year for primroses (and blackthorn blossom). I’m going to try to take another pic in the day time as I feel the colour sort of leached out by evening.
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Lovely photos.Mary. So peaceful.
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Thanks, John. It is a peaceful place although I have to say us regulars who walk there often are all enraged about a small wood being cut down so the conversations when we meet are not peaceful! And that reminds me I must do an update about the pylons we are fighting to stop – the time for people to object has been extended.
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I already objected so I think my job is done.(Unless you want me to call in an air strike)
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Lovely, Mary.
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Thanks, Robbie. Next time you come over I hope I can show you more of our lovely countryside 🙂
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Hopefully by the end of this year, we will all be vaccinated and able to travel again.
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Beautiful! It looks so peaceful there. A good place to reflect on your blessings ❤
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Thanks, Jacquie. It is a lovely place and we’ve had some glorious evenings recently when the river has been so calm it really has been like a mirror. Seeing everything burst into life does definitely make you realise how good it is to be alive.
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Beautiful photos, Mary– spring is unfolding!
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It definitely is, Eliza. It’s a pity I couldn’t include the sound of the birdsong, which is quite amazing, as well as the visual aspects.
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Thank you, Mary. ❤️
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Glad you enjoyed the photos, Jane. Thank you 🙂 xx
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They’re all great Mary, but the fourth one is a cracker. Aren’t we lucky to be living in such a beautiful part of the planet!
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Yes, we really are lucky, Lynn (so why would you want to to move to a city????). Sorry, that was unfair. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. The blackthorn lines part of the path and makes me think of frothy wedding dresses and cakes 🙂
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Gorgeous photographs Mary!
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Thanks, Kim. Glad you enjoyed them
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Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing, Mary. ❤
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Thanks, Bette. I’m glad you enjoyed them – it was my pleasure to share them.
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Have a wonderful week! ❤ xo
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Just stunning… I can image walking across those stones to that beautiful castle.. so much history.. x
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Thanks, Carol. There is a lot of history to explore.
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Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures of that place you call home. 🙂
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Thanks, Liz. Glad you enjoyed them.
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You’re welcome, Mary.
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All the pictures look pleasing to the eyes
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Thank you, Sowmya. I am lucky to live in such a lovely place 🙂
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Fabulous photos! I particularly liked the one of the blossoms in the background with moss and pockets of snow in the foreground.
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed them. The blackthorn blossom has been particularly gorgeous this year.
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Amazing photographs!
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful, Mary. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks, Pete.
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So beautiful Mary. ❤ x
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Thank you, Marje. x
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Perfect Mary.. serene and springtime…♥♥
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Thanks, Sally. xx
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Ooh mh god nice one😍
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Thank you.
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Gradient, style, icons, colours – sublime mate
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Thank you.
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