Heritage trail
October 3, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Before heading north west into the highlands, we took a quick trip out to Coatbridge & Old Monklands Cemetery for some Gilmour Heritage. My Grandparents and Aunts were born here & where my GreatRead more
Scottish Highlands
October 3, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Left Glasgow this morning to drive to Fort Williams in the highlands. Lunch stop at beautiful Luss on the 'Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond', then onward into the highlands via Glen Coe. It was aRead more
'Over The Sea To Skye'
October 4, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Big driving day- first stop was Neptunes Staircase- a series of 8 loch to take boats from Fort William to the Caledonian Canal (a very long process), then out to the Glenfinnan Viaduct -used in HarryRead more
Sunroof!!
October 4, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Just realised today that we had a sunroof in our car! Very exciting except there is no sun in Scotland!
TravelerSo what Rozzie fails to tell about this story is that we worked out how to open this while Rozzie was in a shop and decided to see how long would take till she noticed. Short story...despite our best efforts (and the huge hole in roof) she didnt. So we had to point it out after about 10-15mins of dropping major hints
Uig Skye, ferry to Isle of Harris
October 5, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Early start- to catch the ferry from Skye to Harris. Harris is the home of 'Harris Tweed'- definitely designed for cold weather. The land scape is so different with rock, peat, lochs & a dramaticRead more
Isle of Lewis
October 5, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The Isle of Lewis is actually connected to Harris and not a separate Isle. There is also a Uig on Lewis where we stopped to see the Iron Age House. The outer to stone partially underground with a roofRead more
Butt of Lewis
October 6, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
This morning we took a trip to the very top of Lewis to Ness- reportedly the windiest spot in Scotland. Some choppy water! There is also a also a lighthouse there. Travelling around you can see stacksRead more
Desley Lanham
Is the white building a hotel? It looks familiar. Wonder if it's been used in some BBC shows?
Roslyn BrownMaybe but don't think it's a hotel. Was the lighthouse keepers house but would be a windy place to have a stay!
Blackhouse of Lewis
October 6, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Until the start of the 20th Century the Blackhouses were the usual homes for the people on Lewis- stone base with a thatched roof. They now only housed the family but also animals. Very dark insideRead more
Lews Castle
October 7, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Stornoway has a recently refurbished castle and so well done . Last time I was here a couple of years ago it was looking very sad & 😩 neglected so it is wonderful to see it restored & being usedRead more
Driving through the Glen
October 9, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
We said farewell to the beautiful Isle of Lewis for an overnight near Invergarry.
Where is that Loch Ness Monster?
October 9, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Finally a sunny day in Scotland! Travelled down 'The Great Glen' along the banks of Loch Ness with the highlands all around.
Inverness to Perth
October 9, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Beautiful Inverness at the top of the Highlands. On the journey up Loch Ness we detoured into Glen Afflic to visit the Plodda Falls. Next day on to the battle field on Culloden Moor, over to the eastRead more
Roslyn Brown
Unfortunately the one we had at Easter isn't make any more! Very sad, however I'm am sourcing an alternative
A bonnie day of adventures
October 11, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Farewell Scotland
October 12, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Of course we had an overcast but not a rainy departure from Scotland via Gretna Green this morning as we headed down to Windermere in the Lake District. They've had a lot of rain here- maybe we'll seeRead more
Windamere
October 13, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Love this area of England - the houses are made from slate and are storybook cute! Would love to come back again when it's not raining ☔️
Country roads
October 13, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Small drive today- rainy but still manageable- however our trusty GPS insisted on taking up on some 'challengingly' narrow and winding roads- thanks again Al for all the driving skill!
Liverpool- 'Ferry 'cross the Mersey'
October 16, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We're staying down on the water in the rejuvenated Docks atea. There are some beautiful buildings here as well as the home of the Beatles! Betty & Al went to The Cavern where the Beatles startedRead more
Beatles!
October 16, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Oh so many memories! Visited the Beatles Museum and relived some of my youth!
Bath
October 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Left Liverpool in the morning and headed south with a little side trip into Wales. Welsh language produces the most amazing words! Excited to be back in Bath- off to do some Jane Austen exploring!
Bath sights
October 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
First stop this morning - Museum of Fashion. While I was waiting for it to open I stumbled (not literally!) across a Memorial to Arthur Phillip who spent the last part of his life here in Bath.
A little 'Pride and Predudice'
October 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Bek and I had a wonderful little high tea with Mr Darcy (oh, and Jane Austen may also have been there)
Extra Bath Highlights!
October 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Delving into the history of fashion
October 17, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The very best part of my day! Sewing idea heaven! - my visit to The Museum of Fashion.
Roslyn BrownDon't worry Jan- your secret desire to sew is just bubbling under the surface! 😱xx
Driving to Cornwall
October 18, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Bleak wet day for our drive south to Cornwall. Morning stop at Weston-super-Mare, strange name for a town but a lovely seaside town south of Bristol. Amazingly they have a sand castle competitionRead more
Rain, Rain Go Away!
October 19, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Started out after breakfast on a 5 K walk from Penzance to Marazion then at low tide walked over the causeway to Saint Michael's Mount, a small island with a castle and little village. By the time weRead more