Well, first we went to Durham (this was before the snow) and stayed in the fantastic Victoria Inn.

Durham Cathedral

Christmas decorations and Victoriana in the Victoria Inn, the pub where we stayed

Arty beerglass shot - note toasty fire

Our host, Michael, behind the bar

Huntly Farmers' Market, just as the snow really started to come down

Note: Lynn on phone, Parker on chair, Laphroaig on the dresser

The drive leading from Culdrain House

Neighbouring fields

Joe, Breck and Cosmo heading down the lane

The dogs and their master - Culdrain House in the background

Cosmo and Parker in motion

Informal folk session at the Christmas party - Richard listens as Fraser and Simon play. Hear them live at the Tin Hut in Gartly (and other great music). You can listen to Fraser on YouTube

Keithy in festive spirit

Simon getting serious

Back in England, not much less snowy at the Mardale Inn in Bampton, Cumbria

Walking to the village to get a paper

Hardy livestock

Off-piste and knee-deep

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