Here’s a break from Scotland….
We found a bunch of these little guys in our garden this summer.
After lunch it was off to see Stirling University, such a beautiful campus at the foot of Abbey Craig and then the Wallace Monument which is at the top of Abbey Craig.
But first, loving the chimneys!
The next day it was off to see Stirling Castle! We hiked up the hill to get to it and what a glorious view it was, of Wallace Monument and the rest of Stirling.
The palace within the castle was under renovation so we couldn’t see it, but they were washing the limestone so it was nice to see the orginal colour of the castle.
We ended with, what else? Beers and sandwiches at a rather touristy and therefore pricey place just outside the castle.
Back to Scotland now.
After the garden tea party, we walked through beautiful, scenic neighbourhoods to Stirling’s Top of the Town and did a little window shopping. Our last and most anticipated stop: No. 2 Baker Street for my first taste of Guinness EXTRA Cold. There should be no other kind.
(The kid on the cell phone was so enthusiastically yelling, it made us laugh).
From Glasgow, we took the afternoon train into Stirling. For a beautiful garden party!
A huge thanks goes out to A and his lovely parents for being so warm and welcoming and treating us to a delightful lunch and gathering in their beautiful backyard.
Champagne, strawberries and grand company, who could ask for more?
Stirling definitely was the highlight of our trip!
First stop was Glasgow, where I was for about a day, until we took the train to Stirling.
Scotland brings to mind, red, brown and grey. I even packed my red tartan scarf and trench for the occasion (I didn’t have to use my scarf because it wasn’t quite so cold) but I did see quite a bit of red, brown and grey.
Here, a few from our walk about town.
Found these in the Foodhogger archives, when we had a cooking demo from the executive chef of Spencer’s, Chris Haworth.
Love the yellow of the yolk.
If you’ll remember, we did this shoot in April and it’s already August and baby B is expected to arrive any day now, so I thought I’d re-post this one in honour (and anticipation) of baby B! Can’t wait to meet you, lil’ one! :)
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We had a blast shooting with the Hamiltons this past Easter weekend! The first time we captured the family together, it was a Christmas shoot and photohogger was just starting up! We always love shooting the Hamiltons, especially Em who’s a ball of energy and a barrel of laughs. They’re expecting their 2nd baby boy in August, so it was nice to get the whole family together for a happy spring shoot. K,S&Em thanks for all your support! xoxo
