After a bit of to-and-froing, I finally managed to get out and take some photographs.
It was time to give Liam's van a run out.
And that involved moving cars around.
Then I was on my way to the big American-style houses at Auchterhouse village.
I wanted to see the hill from a different direction and plan my route to Kinpurney.
I parked the van and picked up my camera bag, then checked my gear: no memory card.
Back home then change of plans.
I headed up towards Lundie with the idea of finding my way to Long Loch and a picture of the boathouse.
All's well that ends well.

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