Today is the day we drink a dram or two to the Ploughman’s poet, Robert Burns. It’s a Scottish celebration. Born in Ayrshire in 1759, Robert Burns is Scotland’s national bard. Dinner today is suppose to start with the Selkirk Grace, written in Burns:
“Some hae meat an canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae the Lord be thankit.”
Whatever you decide to do, do at least one thing Scottish. I’m going for a dram!
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Starting your day when the sun is rising is it’s own medicine.
Then when these beautiful windmills are added to the mix, you just know it is going to be a good day.
These were taken just outside Lochgelly
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As I walked the streets of Haddington on a brisk January day, what struck me immediately was COLOUR.
Now, I love Edinburgh however the predominant colour of the buildings is grey. Especially in the city centre. As I think though the different neighbourhoods in Edinburgh, I tried to think of one that compares. Perhaps Victoria Street and Morningside but they are not as vibrant.
Haddington’s colours of their storefronts and residential homes welcomed me like a rainbow.
Come on! Don’t you agree?
I felt like a kid entering a Sweet-shop. This burst of colour was a welcome change! And needed this time of year.
It set the mood. Thank you Haddington
If you know of a neighbourhood in Edinburgh that is colourful, let me know in the comments. Better still, add a photo! I would love to know and see.
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It was time for a break. A quick look at the clock and suddenly I knew exactly where that break should take place! So coffee made and flask in hand, I made my way to North Queensferry! I knew if I left immediately, I would catch the sunset.
I was in need of coffee and sunset.
Made it! Now you know the drill, right? It was all about finding the seat
It was a beautiful evening. I swear my coffee tasted better! Coffee, the three bridges and sunset. Perfection.
Lovely sunset views of the three bridges: The Forth Bridge, The Forth Road Bridge, The Queensferry Crossing.
As I finished my coffee and had soaked in my surroundings, I started to wonder where my next break would take me LOL!
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After strolling Culross Village square, I had to make the climb to the church towering in the distance. I am so glad I did! As usual, I got happy fingers and started snapping away. Here are a few of my pics:
Culross Abbey was built in the 1200s and survived until the Reformation, when the abbey church became the parish church.
For me, it was an unexpected find.
My favourite area was the room I had to climb the ladder to see.
Look at that!
The detail in the ceiling was wonderful and the view breath-taking. I had to take a videoclip. Isn’t it amazing?
Fife truly has hidden treasures. What I couldn’t capture was the smell. Someone was burning wood. I love that smell. What a wonderful day!
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As well as being greeted by splashes of colour, this morning I was also accompanied with a dose of scent as I made my way to my favourite bakery in Edinburgh. What a wonderful way to start the day.
Good Morning!
Hope you are also being teased in a good way!
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