Strolling around Balquhidder Mhor Lodge at the moment, Blackites (aka blackberries if you don't hail from Cumbria!) are in abundance, ready to be picked right off the bush. Here's a great idea if you can only manage to pick a few of them....try our recipe for a Blackite Gin Cocktail....

A big thanks to the Visit Scotland tourism services team who have now made it easy to find Balquhidder Mhor Log Cabin using the @VisitScotland website (www.visitscotland.com). You first search in the Loch Lomond area and then add the filters 'cabin' and 'hot tub' - (found under 'Well Being')

Strolling along the Rob Roy way today and came across this beautiful toadstool nestling in alongside the purple heather.....would love to know if it was edible!

This poor old traffic cone had lost it's fluorscent stripe...but this bunch of wee Scottish thiistles certainly cheered the old fella up...thanks to whoever made this up on Cycle Route 7 near Balquhidder Mhor

Cosy up in a luxury Scottish Log Cabin this Christmas. Located in the heart of the Trossachs near Balquhidder, now available for Christmas 2016. Sleeps up to four people in two en-suite bedrooms. Lodge includes luxury hot tub spa, decking, weather shelter, morning patio. Ideal for couples or families.