Ratcheugh Observatory ancestry River Coquet In The Snow

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She holds a wooden spoon ready to create a delicious cake or hearty meal

The interplay between the delicate colours of the morning sky and the enduring presence of the castle creates a scene that is both peaceful and uplifting

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with groups of people all enjoying a leisurely walk to the distant castle

Ratcheugh Observatory ancestry River Coquet In The SnowI've been intending to paint Ratcheugh Observatory for years, and it's finally made its way onto the easel. This wonderfully quirky and eye catching folly stands on a prominent crag just outside Alnwick on the road to the coast. Visible for miles around, it must give sweeping views across the surrounding countryside, from the coastline to the inland hills. Although it looks every inch the romantic observatory, it wasn't built for studying the heavens.