• David Reid
  • David Reid

Colintraive Hotel Weekend

Got the chance of a special offer at the Colintraive Hotel. We hadn't been in 12 years. Emma was a 2 month baby last time we were there Read more
  • Trip start
    March 29, 2019

    Colintraive Hotel Weekend

    March 29, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    We left the house at 4pm
    Later than planned. Should have been an easy two and a half hour drive. There was a crash on the A82 just at Luss. The police closed the road. We were diverted to Helensburgh. A narrow road runs along side the loch. A bus and a truck were trying to pass each other. Yet more delays. We made it eventually after four and a half hours. Dinner more than made up for it. Prawn cocktail & Ribeye steakRead more

  • Rothesay Trip

    March 30, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    Had a nice breakfast.
    Sun was shining but windy too.
    Took the ferry across to the Kyles Of Bute. Stopped to take pictures of Colintraive from across the water. Then headed to Ettrick Bay. Lovely sandy beach. Had many happy memoirs there.
    Into the town for a wander around
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  • Strachur

    March 31, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

    We reluctantly left the hotel. It was a beautiful day. Stopped at Dunans Castle. Discovered it was closed on Sundays and we needed to make an appointment at least two weeks in advance. Carried on to Strachur. Stopped at the little post office / cafe. Hit the jackpot as they did venison sausages. It was lovelyRead more

    Trip end
    March 31, 2019