Acorn Cup...

...with a difference. I think the 'cup' is an exploded puffball (I am happy to be corrected) below an oak tree. I assume nature placed the acorns therein, this is how I found them.

Making use of the last good weather forecast for the next few days we took ourselves off to Scone Palace, We did not bother with the house itself, but walked all over the extensive grounds, mainly following the routes on the map provided, not seeking Autumn colours in particular - many trees are yet to turn, except the maples -  but purely for interest. The estate also has a large collection of evergreen trees, including a Douglas fir and giant redwoods.

Fungi were much in evidence, so many different species but I liked the little group in the extra, which includes a maple, the dahlia 'Jowey Joshua' and one of the Highland cows and calf. The estate is also known for its peacocks - white and blue - which wander unconcerned for visitors. The grounds were being set up for Hallowe'en, with pumpkin patch, witches and ghosts, clearly a popular event.

The sun shone (eventually), the breeze fresh, geese flying overhead as we drove there, we returned the pretty way via Glenfarg, a quiet route until the motorway.

Then the new series of Shetland to round off the day.