On the first warm and sunny day in May, I went for a walk in the woods around the 3000 acre Buccleuch estate (the Duke is allegedly the largest landowner in Scotland). Used by the Wisconsin in Scotland program for 20 years, the estate is full of lovely paths, trails, and lush countryside. Even though there's little sun in Scotland, the constant drizzle makes up for this, at least horticulturally. For example, the current five day forecast for Edinburgh indicates a significant chance of rain four out of five days, with the fifth being cloudly. And, believe it or not, this makes it bearable. Otherwise Scotland would be grey, cold, and barren. But a walk in the woods on a warm and sunny May day is proof that the weather gods can be kind occasionally.
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