Airthrey Loch

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On Monday I had a five-hour break between my two classes, so instead of going back to the flat and goofing off (as I will undoubtedly do for the remainder of the semester) I decided to stay on campus and goof off. I wanted to walk all the way around the loch. I had walked about half of it previously, but was eager to see the whole thing. Unfortunately, it was gray and chilly. The walk was still pleasant, however!
I read somewhere that the entire campus grounds take up 310 acres, but I'm not sure whether that includes the campus buildings or not. Either way, it's a lovely place. Green lawn, trees, aquatic plans bordering the loch, and ducks everywhere. And seagulls. And squirrels. That's about as exotic as the wildlife gets here, I'm afraid!
I've included some pictures of Airthrey Castle, even though I haven't been there yet. It's situated right next to the golf course (haven't been there yet, either, but for a different reason!), and I have yet to find out if and when it's open to the public. Rest assured I will, though. No castle I pass will escape my scrutiny!! 😊

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Photos

Airthrey Loch
A view of the Loch

Loch
Trying to be artistic...

Stump
I just thought this tree stump was cool looking.

Loch
I think this one looks very save-the-wetlands-ad.

Swans
More wildlife!

Uncooperative Duck
He shook his head right when I took the picture! How disappointing.

Swans?
I can't tell if they were swans or just white ducks/geese. But they were pretty!

Sign
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign...

Monument
A view of the monument across the Loch. Too bad it's back-lit. It wasn't actually that gloomy!

Hill?
I'm not sure what the name of that hill/mountain is, but there it is across the soccer field.