The Indian summer we've enjoyed has certainly put the bees into overdrive. Walking around the paths a Balquhidder Mhor Lodge, you could see literally hundreds of bees gorging on the nectar of the purple thistle plants. Here's a gallery of the best shots we took...it's looking promising for the honey!

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