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July 19, 2012 by tearoomdelights

One of life’s little pleasures, and something I find very rewarding, is finding hidden gems in my own neck of the woods.

I used to enjoy voyages of discovery of this sort when I lived in Edinburgh, wandering through the streets and taking turnings that I hadn’t taken before, just to see what lay beyond my usual route. I was often delighted by surprising details – a nice architectural feature here, a beautiful garden there.

This afternoon, since we were both in need of a bit of fresh air and exercise, I whisked my delightful assistant off towards Kirriemuir and took a turn off the road that I had seen many times before but never investigated.

The road was marked ‘Silvie’, although I didn’t see any further signs of anywhere with that name. It was a very pleasant discovery; here are a few photos of what we saw:

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22 Responses

on July 19, 2012 at 20:05 | Reply Jo Woolf

Such beautiful old lanes and stone walls! What a lovely place.
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:52 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thanks Jo, I was very taken with the walls, it was indeed a lovely place.
on July 19, 2012 at 20:48 | Reply Robin Jean Marie

Such quaint beauty! Thank you for spying, capturing, and sharing those hidden gems with us, Lorna.
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:52 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you for commenting so kindly Robin!
on July 19, 2012 at 21:50 | Reply An Unrefined Vegan

What a lucky turn off of a familiar road! I often think about doing the same thing, but then think, “next time.”
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:53 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  That’s exactly what I do most of the time, but this time I actually did something about it. I feel inspired to do it again at some other places I bypass now.
on July 19, 2012 at 21:50 | Reply girlinafoodfrenzy

Definitely a poster child for the benefits of living in the country. It means you get to see and enjoy gorgeous vista’s like this!

It certainly looks warm, light & summery. Hopefully there’s some very decent picnic weather over there too!
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:54 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Alice, a poster child for country living! I like it. It wasn’t terribly warm, unfortunately, in fact when in shadow I was wishing I had a hat and gloves! I keep hoping for picnic weather…..
on July 20, 2012 at 02:03 | Reply Darlene

Delightful! Wish I was there with you.
- on July 21, 2012 at 15:01 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you, if you’re reading my blog then you are right there with me!
on July 20, 2012 at 05:08 | Reply ajb47

Flowers are so great. they just bloom where they are planted.
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:55 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  How very true, it’s amazing, isn’t it? They are so cheering, and brighten up a scene no end.
on July 20, 2012 at 09:16 | Reply Madhu

Aah to be able to step out and walk amidst that beautiful landscape! Cannot imagine it in the concrete jungle that I live in! Love the light in the last shot.
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:56 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thanks Madhu, I can understand that. I’ve spent much of my life in a concrete jungle, but now that I’m living in a more rural area I don’t think I could go back. I like the space and the fresh air too much!
on July 20, 2012 at 09:23 | Reply mehmudah

Very calming and beautiful pics! little gem indeed!
- on July 21, 2012 at 14:57 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thanks Mehmudah, little gems are what makes life worth living!
on July 22, 2012 at 15:47 | Reply teawithbetty

Little gem, great description…what a lovely find.
- on July 23, 2012 at 09:32 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you Linda, I do like to find a nice little gem.
on July 24, 2012 at 07:39 | Reply Finn Holding

What a lovely spot, you have some glorioius countryside round your way.

And the road sign reminds me of AC/DC – I’ll be humming Whole Lotta Rosie to myself all morning now, and that’s a very good thing
- on July 25, 2012 at 10:37 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Ha ha, I hadn’t expected that response! We are blessed with some beautiful places in this small island of ours, aren’t we?
on July 24, 2012 at 23:57 | Reply allthingsboys

So lovely…
- on July 25, 2012 at 10:37 | Reply tearoomdelights
  
  Thank you.