I’m sure this year everybody has had enough of snow. Snowdrops on the other hand are very pretty and don’t bring the country to a stand still. February marks the beginning of the snowdrop festival in Scotland, and many attractions celebrate the bloom of this tiny white flower by opening their garden gates to the public.Broughton House, in the small fishing town of Kirkcudbright is one of a number of places to celebrate the snowdrop. The tiny garden has a small number of the wintery flower in it, as well as a fat, one eyed cat called Oscar.
I have to say that unfortunately, festival was over selling it a bit; however, Kirkcudbright is a very sweet and quaint little place.
The alley way that leads to Broughton House’s garden also leads to a small harbour where a number of small boats bob around in the water. The landscape for a part is picture perfect, but a slight move to the right unveils an area that is a little less picturesque.
The town itself, once the small number of school children have dispersed is quiet, but not dull. Around every corner there seems to be another alleyway, often leading to somebody’s home.
Although I have to say I was disappointed at the lack of snowdrops, the two hours I spent wandering around Kirkcudbright were not wasted. 
