... the spice of life

Here in Aberdeen, we are still under a "strong recommendation" not to travel more than five miles from home.

How lucky we are, then to have, close at hand (or paw) such a variety of lovely places to visit. So this week, for Nature Friday I've put together a 'top ten' selection of photos taken over the past couple of months, to celebrate the often under-appreciated pleasures of staying local.

Overgrown path by Bridge of Dee

Pretty clematis on house near ours

Hazlehead golf course free of golfers

Azalea garden in Hazlehead Park

Foghorn (aka 'The Torry Coo') and Girdle Ness lighthouse

Lady feeding crows in Duthie Park

Sow thistle thriving in absence of council's annual application of weedkiller

Colourful front garden in Ferryhill 

By the seashore - Girdle Ness

Tolohill Wood with friends Margaret and Jeff

Thanks once again to our lovely friends Arty, Jakey and Rosie for hosting this, our favourite blog hop.