Between The Earn & The Tay - A Wander Near Perth
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
- South-east of Perth, in an area isolated by the River Earn to the south and the River Tay to the north, sits Moncreiffe Hill, the small hamlet of Rhynd, and Elcho Castle. There are a few steadings and houses too, but essentially that is it.
Today's wander takes us out of the fair city of Perth in the direction of Moncreiffe Hill. We follow a forest track on the southern edge of the hill, a track that bristles with flowers of the forest, but is almost impassable in places. The presence of a path or track on your map does not always mean you can follow that route.
Just before Rhynd we head downhill towards Elcho Castle and its fine doocot. There, in an orchard that gives apples and pears in Autumn, not far from the castle and the River Tay, we stop for a pie: a mutton pie topped with mashed potatoes and beans from Bayne's the bakers in South Street, Perth.
While picking beans from our hair, we pause to consider the drone of traffic on the M90 motorway, its tendrils almost cutting off the western section of this colourful stretch of land that at times feels like a flower-filled paradise.
From there we try to follow a footpath and track, but our map is out of date and we end up following tractor-tyre tracks through a field of yellow rape before eventually reaching tarmac and the way back to Perth.
An enjoyable walk that ends with a beer in The Ship in Perth.
Oh, and did I mention George?
You would be a great asset to Historic Scotland as your a total breath of free air with your light hearted banter and knowledge thrown in Ed
& your music was lovely, too, Eddy. Glad you're reunited with George 😉
You'll have us all as daft as yourself man!, keep up the good work🤣
Hi. A mighty pie and a lovley video.
Ed's finally lost it! Good craic bud😊
The Parrot, believable! Ed getting lost, believable! A sunny warm day in Scotland??? now you are pushing it.
Pie looked fab ❤
😆love George. Brilliant 😅
Beautiful scenery Ed. We have an Earn and Tay streets here in Invercargill NZ.
The parrot is in the mirror 😂
So that's what Scotland looks like when skies are blue.... starting to forget, because it's been mostly overcast and raining since last September. Some gorgeous scenes. I love the music at the end. Where's the album with this wonderful music on it ? :) "Pretty Polly" 👀
That parrot is definitely an ex parrot. Nurse Ratched would like to see you as soon as possible Ed. 🤣
I missed your familiar opening, 'Hello there', to be rewarded by your new companion George getting in on the act and stealing the show. Absolutely hilarious, thanks for a very entertaining video.
Did you make this on 1st April? George brought several big smiles to my face. More please, Ed.
Well, Ed, I really enjoyed being with you and George on this meander through the woodlands and fields around Perth. It certainly is a
You're a dab hand at that ventriloquism.
Hi Ed. Enjoyed the parrot.
My family's originally from Perth, logiealmond a tiny wee village blink and youd miss it it has one shop one pub and thats about it many happy memories when i was a kid going to perth my grandfather moved from there to do a forestry job from 1920 till the late 50s he settled in Invermoriston until his passing in 1972 lovely wee village that is but for sure perth was always a place i looked forward to going its been a very long time since i was there thanks for sharing about perth thanks Ed...
Cheers Ed. Another great video. Best ventriloquism act I've seen in a while. More George, please!
I like the free wander that Scotland has provided, free passage for all. In the so-called USA, you would have been trespassing and subject to prosecution. So much for freedom.