A gorgeous day! And a good one to climb Dumgoyne – the hill that dominates the landscape behind our new home. There’s been snow on the tops of the Munros for about a week now, and it seems to be rapidly creeping down to lower altitudes – so I wanted to get up there before the weather really turns.
The last Autumn colours seemed especially bright and saturated this morning.
Don’t worry, Bruce happily isn’t interested in sheep, and walks to heel when we are about them.
A particularly incredible oak tree, in a landscape full of beautiful deciduous trees:
Climbing upwards, you get a great sense of the shape of the land. We live down there:
With Glasgow to the South and East . . .
. . . and the snow-capped Highlands North and West.
The water you can see in that photograph is Loch Lomond.
A tough descent for my wonky leg – but the first of many fine walks, I’m sure, up and down our local hill.
KDD & Co 
…that cardigan!….. want! When’s the pattern due?
PS Scotland looking lovely: my son’s in Stirling and we love the area. It’s a bit overlooked by tourists to some extent (heading up to the ‘proper’ highlands etc)
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Great pictures. I particulary liked the sheepy prospect of your walk. The new header picture is also great. I look forward to hearing more about it.
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Ahhh Loch Lomond. I grew up on Lomond Drive, in a neighborhood named Pembroke, in Missouri, and had no idea of Scotland!
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Purr-fect (I prowled after you in my imagination.)
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Hi Kate,
I would like to send something for your new home. Would you be able to post a mailing address.
Thanks,
Marsha
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What a wonderful place to live, loved the views of snow on the mountains, made me wish I was there.
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Beautiful! Plus, your pom pon looks fabulously plump!
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Oh, how lovely to have your own local hill- we are lucky enough to have the Lake District within reach but we have to get in the car. I’m sure your walks up the hill will be good for all sorts of things, not just a ‘wonky leg’ :-)
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Love it!
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These are amazing photos and You look great as always.
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Ahhh…. just beautiful out ! You look great !!!
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What a fantastic instagram – not sure which is more impressive, the landscape or the pompom.
Beautiful place to have settled upon.
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What a wonderful escape to your part of the world. We just had a first in a series of winter storms. Our world is now white.
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Stunning views.
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I love the fall colours and rich diversity of the country side. Lovely!
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It is so wonderful to see how well your wonky leg is working!
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What a fantastic place to live!
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Your pom pom is perfect. This is something I hope to achieve in my lifetime. :)
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Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to label these beautiful shots. I can hear my Grandmother singing “O, you take the high road and I take the low road” and now I have the image to go with it!
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Breathtaking.
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Such a beautiful hill so close to your home. Crispy autumns are my favorites and you are so fortunate to be able to see the snow moving down the hill. Those walks up and down the hill with Bruce will surely make your leg much stronger. Time to bring out the winter woolies. How is Jesus adjusting to his new life?
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;ovely and I am in love with Scotland……someday I hope to visit
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Yes, gorgeous! Thank you!
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Wonderful stunning scenery and you’ve got your ‘breeks’ on…….fantastic. Yes, up the hill daily and your wonky leg will be great!
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Oh, it’s it lovely walking in late fall? I just walked with friends this morning, and it was wonderful to see the lay of the land bared by leaf fall.
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Absolutely stunning scenery Kate – so wonderful to see those panoramic views of Scotland. It’s magnificent where you live. How wonderful for a flatlander like me to see these views.
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Beautiful views! I love being up high in the hills so really enjoyed looking at the photos you shared. Love your hat :)
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We’re heading to your area in July, after our visit to the Shetlands. Unfortunately, we will be there at the same time as the Commonwealth Games, so we have had to book our accommodation further east towards Edinborough. At least we’ll be able to see the scenery in the area around Glasgow by air and by car.
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Your home is lovely, Kate, and I love the surroundings. Bruce is such a good boy, minding at the heel. Oreo, my black lab, would likely want to be with the sheep lol. He is curious about such creatures. Don’t you just love this time of year for walking? Its so crisp and fresh. Well good for you for getting out and walking the grounds.
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Good dog, Bruce! I’m glad you got out walking. Movement begets movement, when done consciously–and, ideally, in a beautiful place.
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Shine on, Kate.
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I just fell in love with Scotland. The countryside matches the countryside I’ve always dreamed of in my head. Thank you for sharing this.
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It is wonderful to see you coming to life in your new home. What a rich blessing!!! Onward!!!
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I want to go to Scotland!! It is absolutely amazing beautiful where you live. I really want to see Scotland. I shall go to Scotland.
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Thank you again for the lovely walk. And Bruce seems to be enjoying himself as well
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Gorgeous photos as usual, what a beautiful day you’ve had! Thanks for sharing this wonderful part of the world with us.
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Scotland should pay you to attract tourists. Lovely!
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What a wonderful part of the world you live in Kate! I’m so pleased for you that you are able to get around this stunning countryside, despite the wonky leg! Hoping this stage in your life brings further renewed energies, well-being and inspiration!
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Stunning photos. Enjoy the last days of autumn. First snow flurries here too, but it’s not sticking yet. Wool weather.
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Lovely scenery, it must be a pleasure to live there.
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Fantastic photos, I particularly like the one of you, Kate, and Bruce in front of the mountains… and well done on taking that wonky leg for a workout. Stay well and get even stronger! x
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