More Please!

On Monday 9th June, some 65 people enjoyed two walks around the Castle and grounds of Balnagown Castle, Easter Ross.  The walks were organised by St Duthac Book and Arts Festival Group with the kind permission of the Management of Balnagown Estate.

A highly informative talk about the history of the Rosses of Balnagown was delivered by Jason Ubych in his usual enthusiastic style and Catherine Williams told stories about the more recent times on the Estate, including the environmental work being undertaken to protect rare butterflies.

The Castle shone in the morning sunshine and the gardens planted up for the season looked stunning.  With the gentle sound of the Balnagown River running alongside, visitors enjoyed seeing the well cut into the rock face and walking across the bridges to reach the island in the pond. The afternoon rain did not dampen spirits, and the resounding request at the end of the day was "More Please".

Thanks go Balnagown Estate, to Jason Ubych of Tain and District Museum and to the band of volunteers from St Duthac Book and Arts Festival for organising the walk and providing excellent teas in the beautiful old barn.