46 Breeze Magazine operating through the wet winter season. The Lidgard House deck has been expanded and totally rebuilt by Andrew Harris Construction. “They have been putting in two days a week ever since the lockdown was eased,” says Hopman. “It is now complete and looking really smart. “Guests staying at Lidgard House will find they now have much more privacy from the passing parade, while still being able to enjoy the fantastic views of Bon Accord Harbour.” The fences around the house have also been rebuilt, while the KBC seawall, which was being undermined by erosion, has been repaired. It took about five cubic metres of concrete to complete that project and hopefully future-proof the wall and path. Further KBC work involved maintenance and repairs to the sewage system, replacing the sceptic pump and re-setting the float switches, which will hopefully result in less fragrant conditions over the summer. Now, it is up to mother nature to provide enough summer rain to keep the young trees alive – but not too much rain to spoil longawaited and much-anticipated post-lockdown cruising plans. By Ivor Wilkins Photos by Cooper Hopman & Harri Wren
Above: Rebecca Bywater, Kat Eley and Caleb Lor from Food & Bev painting at Lidgard House. Below: Drone shot reveals the restored lawns, new deck and hints of green on the newly-planted slopes
