Grey Granite and Rufus joined the line at Invernoth, intending to walk towards Strichen to photograph the splendid gowans they had seen when walking with Dr Anne recently. It was a beautiful evening, Rufus joined the line jauntily emulating his new friend Dr Anne by jumping over the low 'cyclists dismount' barrier whilst Grey Granite stepped sedately through the gap.The section of line to Rathen station was beautiful, the dog roses (Rosa canina) and broom (Sarothamus scoparius) are in full bloom and there is honeysuckle about to open.
As they walked Grey Granite noted the doocot at The Gash and the appearance on partially constructed wind turbines towards Memsie. Alas Grey Granite had forgotten about the spraying which had been carried out on the line between Rathen and Lonmay. This has totally destroyed the willow herb in particular and the effect was so dispiriting that they quickly turned back to retrace their steps and walked on towards Fraserbugh from Invernorth. Here the walk was redeemed by the wonderful spires of foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) and the buttercups flowering in the Mill Haugh. Grey gGanite was particularly pleased to see a pair of roe deer bounding away from the line at this point. Rufus again has aspirations towards being a deer hound when he grows up...
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