Dog, ducks, a shy cat and two billy goats not so gruff!

We all had a wonderful afternoon visiting Jackie and Graham in their rural idyll. Esmé was particularly taken by the friendly menagerie who keep Jackie and Graham company. The ducklings were undoubtedly her favourites ( they are very cute) and she was thoroughly excited about getting to help feed them all. Many thanks for a lovely afternoon Jackie and Graham.

Westhaven Sunrise

Decidedly grey, but with its own subtle interests.

Storms

Anstruther at high tide

We had a bad experience last time we went to the Anstruther Chippy, so, looking through the door and remembering the 1 hour it took last time and the poor service we opted for The Water Front Chip Shop, recently mentioned in the observer. Quick service and the best fish and chips (prawns in Gwen's case) we have had for ages. We will definitely go back.

We didn't get down on the beach as the tide was right in. So we left early, we were missing Esmé, but she was having too much fun at Templeton woods with Granda Jim and Granny Phyllis. For once it wasn't us who were late back. Esmé had a great time and saw a red squirel and lots of fungi, and mini beasts. She is also now the proud owner of a huge monkey puzzle branch.

Fossils at Kingsbarns

Our first visit to Kingsbarns and we were very impressed by the beach. Lovely sand and stones. Even the ruined harbour is made with blocks of stone containing a large amount of compacted shells. There are also lots of bark impressions and stems in the bedrock.

Fantastic lunch at the Birnam Art Centre followed by retail therapy and a walk around the Birks of Aberfeldy.

Sunset - Carnoustie beach details