Goodness, life is busy! But fun. We went down again to Galashiels to see the Great Tapestry of Scotland (actually embroidery). There's so much to look at! Here's a snail in detail (not sure why it was there)
and here it is again, in the corner of the King Macbeth panel. (He was a good king really and Shakespeare maligned him.)
Look at the detail on James III (of Scotland)'s tunic
and Margaret of Denmark's dress
and this rather dubious-looking man's coat.
He's ceding Orkney or possibly Shetland to the Scots and doesn't look too happy about it.
There are 160-something panels and we've only really looked at the first 50. After that, one is overwhelmed. We'll go back soon.
We went with the family for a walk in the grounds on Lauriston Castle.
Autumn is still at the beautiful stage, though possibly about to tip over into the sodden-leaves one.
We've had a lot of lovely days.
And on Saturday we went out with our walking friends round Lasswade, again on a lovely day.
and such a nice walk - only 5 miles. Slightly - it must be admitted - muddy underfoot in bits.
And then, for a change, one can just walk along the beach.
Busy but enjoyable. The embroidery is so detailed.
ReplyDeleteThe time it must have taken to do that embroidery--it boggles the mind. Having beautiful fall days is such a treat!
ReplyDeleteThe tapestry is so delicately detailed that I want to know more about it and why it was made. The fall has been long and fair here too so lots of outdoor time. You do get around to so many scenic areas.
ReplyDeleteOooh, the tapestry! I remember reading about it when people were working on it quite a few years ago -- it looks so interesting. And another walk -- you are such a lucky girl -- I want to be you in my next life! ;-D
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