All round Scotland

We all do actually fit into Bec's little car, albeit with much discussion about whose turn it is to be squashed into the back seat, and with some effort wedging everything into the boot.

But first - Edinburgh castle on its rocky outcrop over the city; walking, walking, walking; chasing squirrels for photos in the botanic gardens; dinner at the wonderfully named Angels with Bagpipes. 

Edinburgh Castle

Then on to St Andrews, where we played a round for the princely sum of £1 each - on the Himalayas putting course with all the kids (and even a couple of dogs on the sidelines). 

Woods at St Andrews …! 

Some other highlights as we travel - 

Dinner at the Bognie Arms Hotel, a small country pub a couple of hours north, where we were offered samples of the local whisky (from the top shelf!) and we did our mutual best to have a conversation with some lovely locals - their accents as indecipherable to us as I'm sure ours were to them.

Blackout to the whole northwest of Scotland - apparently the largest ever - with candles shared around the pub as we finished our meal in Fort Augustus (near Loch Ness); and then lighting our way to bed in our B&B.

The drive from Loch Ness across to the Isle of Skye, and the stark and beautiful scenery on both Skye and the Isle of Mull.

The beautiful meal and service at the Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye - a memorable evening.

A few photos below, more to come.

Love to all xx

Dunnottar Castle

Yes, it's THAT cold

Bec's furry friend