To the North .

This morning the butterflies are out in force. They seem to love the cornflowers that line the farm track. We've barely seen any at all this year but suddenly there are scores of them busy enjoying the new day.

Later today we're setting off in the car and heading a couple of hours North. With the golf tournament over town has a fin de saison feel to it. 

Restaurant reservations are easily made online although the fish place in Ballater is fully booked. We might try this place nearby although it seems to be keen on that 'heavy' decorative style that's been trendy in the last three or four years : https://kildrummyinn.co.uk/

The geraniums have run riot in their sheltered position by the churchyard wall  . They've pretty much covered the bench by the local bus stop .

The adjacent  bus shelter is  home to a small library . This provides reading material for anyone waiting for the bus to Anstruther or Kirkcaldy. We are surprised by someones left behind reading choice. It clearly wasn't interesting enough to warrant taking along on the journey.

What happened to all the birds ? :https://birdhistory.substack.com/p/birds-in-the-colonies