Birch benefits

As I post this morning it is a dreich day outside, I will not be venturing far!
Yesterday was beautiful and we headed north to walk in the hills, however the mountain forecast was for strong winds with whiteout conditions so a change to low level walking was our alternative. It was cold but bright and a very enjoyable day out. Once home one of our neighbours handed in a bottle of birch water he had collected from trees on the farm. Very pleasant to drink and full of health benefits (my husband hopes the one regarding hair loss works!) I captured this solitary birch yesterday whilst walking round Loch Leven.
Extra pics taken on our walk.