Meadow Mischief (1000 pcs)

This puzzle carries you into a wildflower meadow where a badger family shares a gentle moment. The adult badger reaches for a daisy just as a butterfly lands on it, while its two cubs play, half-hidden among the pink and purple blooms. All around, bees drift from flower to flower, a curious cat crosses the path, and small creatures graze peacefully in the neighboring field. On the horizon, the ruins of a stone castle watch over the scene, facing a sea dotted with little sailboats. The whole picture radiates the gentle, simple joy of the Scottish countryside.

The badger, an iconic animal of the British countryside, lives in clans and digs vast burrow systems that can stretch dozens of meters underground. Putting together this 1000-piece puzzle is known to calm the mind and deliver a real sense of accomplishment, a welcome reward after a long day.

This lively scene is the work of Ailsa Black, a Scottish illustrator known for her colorful depictions of her homeland's wildlife and landscapes. Her warm, bold style appears across several other jigsaw puzzles celebrating British nature.

Finished puzzle size: 70 x 50 cm