which lies a few miles east of Crieff was the first lending library to be created in Scotland —
Originally formed in the attic of St Mary’s Chapel – built on a knoll on the banks of the River Earn near a ford used by the Roman Legions 2,000 years ago – the library now occupies the whole building —
With views over Crieff to Glen Turret and Ben Chonzie just part of a 360 degree sweep of the eye —
even now in mid-winter while the chapel itself is closed till spring
but not far away —
with the odd blink of sunshine —
There wasn’t a trace of snow over Braco Moors —
and Muthil Parish Church windows were sparkling in the odd ray of sunshine —
Even Crieff and surrounding hills looked snow-free —
Drummond Castle was well hidden in the trees between me and Glen Turret —
Thanks to my Nokia XR20 and Google’s enhancement it even looks like a brilliant day out there —
but take it from me – that combination could make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear —
For this pic I just shut my eyes pointed into the sun and hey presto —
This one actually made a sodden and flooded in places Muthil golf course look playable —
Might even have found another easy walk for Loki and I —
OK – I may have rambled on a bit today but it was better than being huddled by the fireside burning expensive logs up the lum 🔥🔥🔥
On the Tops – looking over Crieff and up Glen Turret —
The snow is down around the two thousand feet mark on Ben Chonzie and looks like staying as we have been promised a few clear frosty days this week 👍
from-a-distance 