The Old Orchard was buzzing* today with visitors to Cromarty's first Open Gardens. We were one of 22 local gardens open to the public. A steady group of people ventured through the gate — some for the first time ("We always wondered what was behind the high wall") and others who hadn't been to the garden for several years and were amazed by how much it has grown.

*There are lots of bees buzzing in the thyme and geraniums, too.