Perthshire Gardens Collection

Had a great day out the other day, visiting three of the eleven gardens which are available on one ticket. We went to Scone Palace, Dundee Botanic Gardens and Glendoik Garden. We were so impressed that we have decided to offer a free five day pass to anyone staying with us for four or more nights during the summer. If you want to have a look go to www.perthshiregardens.co.uk

I know I've said it before, but one of the best parts of running a B&B is the great people you meet, but some are exceptional. The other day we had a guest staying who is walking from John O'groats to Lands End! He is doing it entirely unsupported and recons it will take him 71 walking days! Exceptional enough, but then he told us he is nearly 76, how fantastic is that. Good luck Barry, and don't forget to let us know how you got on.

Finally raised myself out of winter torpor! This was prompted partly by my daughter's energy and effort to raise money for charity. Last Saturday night, along with some seven thousand others, she did a 13 mile moonlight walk, the 'Shine' event in Manchester, and managed to raise over three hundred pounds. Well done Em! This is her with some of her friend who did the walk with her.

It has been a very quiet few months, with snow on the ground for nearly three months. It is understandable that people don't want to travel in sub zero temperatures. Today the sun is shining and I have been out in the garden, it looks like most of the plants have survived and we are hoping that all of our hard work from last year will give us a good display. The garden is now over twelve months old, and although it will be a few more years before it reaches maturity, the signs are encouraging. Many of our guests enjoy looking out on the garden whilst they are having their breakfast.