Where in the World? Northumberland and Scotland

For the second week of Gallivanting we stayed in Northumberland, surprisingly near to a train line. 'Station Cottage" turned out to be right next to a level crossing. Hooray for double glazing.

As it is so very close we did dip in and out of Scotland. I've been to Scotland a few times now and it is beautiful however, like here in England and in Ireland and in Wales, it's no stranger to rain.

Here are some images of what Motorways call THE NORTH:

Bamburgh Castle

Statue of St. Aidan in the shadow of Lindisfarne Priory

St Abb, Scotland

 The Northern half of the trip was less about Manor houses and a lot more focused on Castles, ports and windy hilltops. A nice contrast to the immense lushness of Dartmoor and the sandy Devon Coast. 

I am now back in the West Country and unsure whether to prepare for Winter or hold out for a late Summer. For now I'll be the one wandering around in a coat, sunglasses and espadrilles.