There never was any serious discussion as to whether buying Brackenburn was the sensible thing to do. We were enchanted and the seduction that took place that day never really ended. Being entranced by the place has proved to be both a blessing and a curse. The responsibility of our stewardship of a remarkable piece of land has been ongoing and has proved to be both joyous and tragic over years of residence in this much loved spot at the end of Askop Road in The Crags.