A big

cockerel.

Massive poser.  More than happy to pose for me.  The wildlife has been very friendly this weekend.  We have had two pheasants parading around the garden, lots of birds visiting the feeders, sheep in the field next to us and, of course, the hens and the cockerels happily mooching about.

We went over to Melrose today to visit the abbey ruins there.  Very different (extras attached) - perhaps because of the grey, drizzly weather?  Great views from up on the roof, including some interesting gargoyles AND a bagpipe playing pig!

So, tomorrow morning we head back home.  Back here again in the summer and I am very much looking forward to it.