Monthly Archives: September 2014

Another week in Berlin

Posted on September 22, 2014 by scatterbrook

The Germans are famous for being good organisers rather than good lovers or good cooks. But being good followers gets them into trouble from time to time. Think WW II. More recently the lack of progress on the new Berlin … Continue reading →

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A week in Berlin

Posted on September 21, 2014 by scatterbrook

Ah Berlin! Where beer is cheaper than water. Staying in a 19th floor apartment on Leipziger Strasse for 2 weeks. Midway between the Brandenburg gate and Check point Charlie, near to the action. So prosperous and trendy, so much to … Continue reading →

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Pitmedden Garden

Posted on September 15, 2014 by scatterbrook

  At Pitmedden, Aberdeen Shire, there is a vast formal garden which has a history dating back to the 17th century. The remarkable thing about this National Trust property is the day by day relentless attention to detail. The precision … Continue reading →

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Highland Life

Posted on September 15, 2014 by scatterbrook

Patrick the gamekeeper is the most marvellous host, both professionally and privately. On a clear sunny day, having the job of looking after deer and pheasants and helping people to shoot them would seem to be an occupation made in … Continue reading →

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the Whisky Mountains

Posted on September 9, 2014 by scatterbrook

Picked up a car at Aberdeen airport and headed west. Following the broad swift flowing river Dee for a while. Past rows of the posh Dee-side manors with their imposing gardens behind high granite walls. Turned north at Ballater to … Continue reading →

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