A Big-Sky Day!
By karensusan63
34 comments
Today we awoke to another glorious blue sky, and as it was OH’s day off, and things have been very hard for us at work lately….we went off on a jaunt to the Clattering Brig’ Restaurant for lunch.
The restaurant is on a hillside at the foot of the Cairn O’ Mount pass which leads from our side of the Cairngorms to Royal Deeside and Ojibway’s territory.
So, we arrived at the Clattering Brig at noon. This is the burn that runs under the bridge…..
and here is the bridge……
…and here is the restaurant, seen from the North as we walked up the hillside after lunch. Sorry, it’s a bit distant, but you can just see it there….
It serves full scottish breakfast, lunch and High Tea. Now for those of you who are not familiar with scottish ‘high tea’ …it is an early dinner starting off with tea and buttered toast, moving to a main course (haddock and chips, steak pie, that sort of thing) and finishing off with a plate of cakes (at least two cakes per person) and scones. It’s one of those lovely scottish traditions that I have grown to love though I found it quite peculiar at first! Have to say though..I can never eat a whole one! :)))
Right, so now you are ‘up to speed’ on the ‘High Tea’….here’s where we went after lunch…a walk up the hill to Loch Saugh and back again……I hope you enjoy the photos….
2 May, 2012
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oh, its so very beautiful
'bonny scotland' is so true!!
2 May, 2012
forgot to say i wouldnt be taking too long to get used to 'high tea'!!! fabulous!!
2 May, 2012
I agree bonny indeed, what a wonderful place to live near, our youngest daughter is very fond of Scotland, she married a Scot's lad, and would live there but he would not entertain the idea!!
2 May, 2012
does he have a scot's accent too DD??
2 May, 2012
Beautiful day out,with beautiful weather what more can you ask.
2 May, 2012
Beautiful !! can't remember the last time I was at the clatterin brig it is indeed a lovely area.. and there is nothing like a good high tea......... great blog:)
2 May, 2012
Thank you everyone. Nice to meet you riverdeen. I said to OH during the walk today....I really LOVE scotland! And it's true. I really do. :))
2 May, 2012
Lovely views!
2 May, 2012
It looks smashing Karen, blue skies and lovely scenery,it would probably take me all day to eat the high tea though.
2 May, 2012
lovely photos Karen enjoying the fine weather then :))))-nice to see you in there too!! sorry ran a bit behind with Goy - I promise to catch up with your pics tomorrow :))
2 May, 2012
Lovely blog Karen, what a lovely area. Is this very far from your home ? Sounds like you had a lovely day.
2 May, 2012
High tea in the highlands Karen, lucky you, it is so beautiful, wonderful photos.
2 May, 2012
Beautiful sunshine on the other side of the hills too. Glad you enjoyed your day. It's a smashing place. See you there soon ........
2 May, 2012
Can't say I blame you Karen it is a wonderful land :-)
2 May, 2012
What wonderful scenery it is! Karen, i'm sure no dull moments in this place its so beautiful:-))))))))))))
3 May, 2012
Lovely place - and what lovely weather you had! Lucky you! We're flying to Britain today and I really don't fancy being in a large metal object going through that lot up there! :o(
3 May, 2012
Oh, what a great day out, Karen...such beautiful photos. That scenery does tug at my heart-strings a bit. And I bet Miss Mollie was in her element there!
3 May, 2012
Thanks everyone. Nariz...I don't envy you at all! Karen, Molly was ever so excited because of the smell of all those lambs!! Paul, don't rush to catch up with my photos...I don't monitor what my GoY friends are doing and some people are very busy at times, so don't feel pressured! We are back to cloud and murkiness today :(( Still, it was nice while it lasted!
3 May, 2012
Hi Karen ..
Beautiful blue skies and wonderful countryside !
3 May, 2012
What a beautiful blue sky,karen.If only we had that here.Always love those days out when you can end up with a scrumptious meal!
3 May, 2012
They are all lovely photos and the sky is stunning. It was dark and dismal here yesterday, back to heavy rain today.
Ps You are looking very slim my friend...in both the blogs x
3 May, 2012
Thanks Annie....I shall get there...even though I am currently munching on a pot of butterscotch ice-cream. It's one of 'those' days!! lol ;)))) Very cold here today and very thick, heavy clouds...again.
3 May, 2012
Freezing cold here today....makes me want to eat!
3 May, 2012
Yup. That's one of my triggers too! One of many I'm afraid. But some days you just can't be healthy. As long as I'm healthy most days....I'll be ok.
3 May, 2012
Absolutely stunning scenery, love it! Did you paddle? bet you didn't! Lovely lovely day great to see such beautiful blue sky.
3 May, 2012
No chance whatsoever, although the water was crystal clear! brrrrr!
3 May, 2012
I love streams that run crystal clear like this, there is something magical about them.
3 May, 2012
lovely blog and photos Karen . I love High Tea and have taken a note of your restuarant as it looks lovely.
It has been lovely ,warm and sunny in Livingston today so I have spent all day in garden [some work, some reading ]
3 May, 2012
Fantastic pictures and scenery, you sound as if you have had a wonderful day and who can blame you those High Teas sound great, [like the photo of you and Mollie ;0)
3 May, 2012
Thank you both. Helen, I hope you get there soon! Thanks Pansy! :)) x
3 May, 2012
Sticki no he does not but his parents are very broad.....there are so many Scots living in Hampshire.
3 May, 2012
Such beautiful pictures...Much better than any "picture book". Oh, I would like to see this on just such a glorious day but you have captured it perfectly!
8 May, 2012
Thank you Wells, you are so kind. :))))
8 May, 2012
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that's a fab blog Karen, lovely views :-)
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