19 June 2011
Before a delightful lunch at The Sheep Heid Inn, Alison introduced us to Dr. Neil's Garden in Duddingston. This little "hidden" treasure was so peaceful and delightful, I couldn't get enough of it...
Entering the little sun room with all the little pots full of seedlings and such reminded me of when I spent a week at Newbold House in 2008. There was a green-house attached to the dining room and I enjoyed taking some tea in there after breakfast. I learned a huge lesson in quality "me" time while surrounded by new plants and the community atmosphere. It was my first exposure to that lifestyle/mindset and I totally fell in love.
I could just imagine myself, sitting in Dr. Neil's little sun room, enjoying some tea while it misted outside. I didn't need to do that, though, because there was very little mist during our visit (the "Scottish" weather waited until our last day). The sunglasses I bought on Iona came in very handy and the lovely weather allowed us to fully enjoy all the Spring plant life.
Alison obliging my "crazy" photo instincts and standing still
I don't think it could have gotten any more charming and magical. So quiet and serene. It was sort of like going down the rabbit hole for a bit, but Scotland tends to have that effect on me in general :)
Here are some more pics of the delightful half hour we spent in Dr. Neil's, before enjoying our lunch at The Sheep Heid Inn. You can't get a prettier waiting room (click on thumbnails for full images):
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XO