Neil Hopcroft

Standing above the city of Uppsala is the imposing Slott.

In the grounds of Uppsala Cathedral there are more runestones

I went back to Uppsala.

In the churchyard by the Medieval Abbey in Sigtuna is a rune stone and a couple of fragments built into a small building.

In the centre of Sigtuna are the ruins of a medieval abbey.

The small town of Sigtuna is situated on the shores of the lake to the north west of Stockholm, was at one time an important city, albeit a small one. Its population has grown significantly in recent years with the arrival of the nearby Arlanda airport.

On the way to Sigtuna I spotted a sign to Steninge Slott, a manor house and art glass workshop.

In the grounds of Haga Slott are the ruins of an old palace, a building that must have been impressive in its day, but which is now little more than foundations.

The tinghus (courthouse) is a building I had been meaning to visit for a long time having seen it many times from the road – it is in Haga Park.

I’ve driven past Haga Park a number of times – Haga Slott is one of the many royal palaces still in use in Stockholm. It was a beautiful autumnal day with the leaves turning and falling, showing off their best colours.