Sunny good times of the past get us through dreary Januaries of the present. Today, the focus is on Stonehaven Harbor on the Scottish coast.

Social little birds flit about and fascinate near Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire’s Stonehaven.

Admiring the lush countryside in Aberdeen, trying out the Doric language, and hoping I have some Aberdeenshire heritage through my maiden name of Harvell.