Scotland

Well we are into day 3 of our Scottish holiday and we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves so far! We stopped off at Carlise on Sunday evening after a lovely journey from Ludlow-no holdups on the way-just a break for a beautiful Sunday lunch at Beeston Castle-we are calling back there next Sunday on our return home!

We made our way up to our friends in Montrose on Monday afternoon, and after getting settled we all went out for a fantastic meal at the Cutty Sark pub.

The prawn cocktail was to die for-I have never tasted prawns like them-you really could taste the sea! The ribeye steak and trimmings, pepper sauce was gorgeous and the mango sorbet was delicious! We will be on strict diets when we get home no doubt!

Today we all went out touring round the area-Ros, Lincoln and Domenic knew just where to take us and we had a brilliant time.The weather was lovely-the sun shone all day.

First of all we went to Gourdon habour and had a look around, got some great photos for inspiration!

Then we went on to the top of The Garvock Hill where the view was just amazing-you could see the Grampions and miles around.

I have loads more photos to put on when we get back, so will do so next week.

From there we went Laurence Kirk and had some great coffee and homemade scones, from there we drove to the Fettercairn distillery and then on up to the top of Cairn o' Mount where we could see right across the Mearns to the east coast and sea.

On the way back down we went via Banchory and dropped in at Milton of Crathie , had a wander around the craft shops and gallery which was a bit of an eye opener!

From there we drove back to the coast and Stonehaven and parked at the beach where we enjoyed some freshly cooked chips!

From there we went to Dunnottar Castle---oh boy what a beautiful sight.

Set on a huge mount of rock really high up-you can see why it was only attacked twice in its history!

Again, some great photographs to come when we get back.

We made our way back , had a couple of hours on the computers sorting things out and loading pics, before getting ready and making our way back to the Cutty sark for some more delicious food.

This time I opted for the chicken stuffed with haggis with fresh veg served with a whisky sauce--I wasn't disappointed!

After trying the garlic bread last night that Ros had with her meal-we decided to have a side order of that--I dread to think how many calories are in that-it was dripping with lashings of garlic butter---wont have to breath over anyone tomorrow!

Anyway-we are off to bed now-have worked out a different route to what we had decided originaly-Ros and Lincoln have told us about the beautiful views to be had en route via The Trossoachs and Pitlochry -the colours should be wonderful at this time of year.

I think I have covered just about everything--the fresh air and good food have made me very tired-a good nights sleep is guaranteed!!