Let enough undergrowth creep and you'll soon forget there was ever a splendid eyecatcher to be seen. #RabyCastleEyecatcher #Staindrop #Durham #FollyFellowship #Follies #Folly #follies.org.uk

Today we’ve had a successful day marking the queens we have reared ourselves!
Why do we do this? The colour blue indicates this queen was born in 2025! It also makes her easier to spot!

#honey #bees #pollen #staindrop #nectar #apiary #honeybees #nature #countydurham #pollenation #queenbee

See Chris Robertson's incredible Staindrop O gauge layout in action! My latest video from the London Festival of Railway Modelling showcases all the detail. Watch it here! #Staindrop #ModelRailways #LNER

Explore the fascinating 'might-have-been' LNER branch line of Staindrop! 🚂 Chris Robertson's 7mm O gauge layout, set in 1928, brings to life the charm of the Durham countryside with steam railcars and detailed NER infrastructure. #Staindrop #OGauge #LNER