G in Scotland

I had a hugely pleasurable 3 weeks on my own in Scotland , spending a little time with J, J and Anna in Inverness, some Munro bagging, and then 3 separate golfing expeditions to Muirfield.  Not featured in the pics is my annual reunion with Yorkshire Munro climbing pals Rod, John, Peter Chadwick and Simon Mabey.  Despite John not being able to be with us this year, we had a superb 3 days based in Killin where they helped me to get 4 Munros nearer completion.  Six to go at end of UK trip. Joined by Mary for last week.

John Harding Edgar, Ian Ballantine and Andrew Gray

With Gordon Murray, Mike Healey, Sandy Corstorphine, and Stu Briggs

With old pal Stu - this one for Lee !

The approach to Beinn Mhanach under this magnificent viaduct carrying the West Highland railway line to Fort William

A day with Greg , Di and Meg on Beinn Mhanach

The summit in far background

..and afterwards celebrating in Bridge of Lochay Hotel with Catherine and her two children

With Jane and Anna at Botanics in Inverness

Castle Stuart

Anna in reflective mood

Rosalind and Richard outside the little cottage Jane and Johannes rented for a year in Aberdeen

Our "old", but still very young nanny Vicky

Harry on summit of Ben Challum

Old golfing pal Andrew Latchmore who came up from Leeds for a couple of days golf at Muirfield

My elder sister Jean and her husband Chris celebrating their 5oth wedding anniversary at Braid Hill Hotel, Edinburgh, with their children, spouses and grandchildren

Coffee at Easter Belmont Road with Max and Philly

Sister-in-law Martha with Billy ( naughty !!! )

The "seat" on the Braid Hills with M, Richard and Rosalind

A goodbye to Jane ( plus bump ) and Anna.