Penicuik House

Today we had a lovely time Layla took us to Penicuik House Estate. The estate is amazing lots of trees, a lake that unfortunately today was empty, an lovely old house that sadly burnt down at the end of the 19 C. Today the facade of the house appeared to be having work done on it, the preservation work on the house is also providing training and educational facilities for young people. The most stunning thing today was the walled garden, a huge walled area facing south, the gates were lovely and all the walls are still in situ, the garden however has been allowed to become overgrown and fir trees have been planted there. On the far side of the south wall all the old potting sheds are still in place albeit in disrepair, sad to see.
The weather was warm and sunny especially in the walled garden, Graham, Layla, Bella, moi and Ruaridh had a super time, though I'm sure the wee fellow wanted to have an adventure but had to be kept on his lead.
After our visit here we went to IKEA as we had to buy things for the 'new' room, but before that we went to the cafe and enjoyed our fish and chips.
Light meal tonight of scrambled egg sandwiches and a big mug of tea with a wee chocolate biscuit.
Just going to have a cup of tea then bed. Goodnight.