chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Finished work for 3 weeks, off on friday morning to scottish highlands in a cottage by the loch. Will really miss my chickens...the dog comes with us though, our cottage has the loch at the bottom of the garden and we are 5 minutes from here - http://www.camvista.com/scotland/scenic/eileandonancastle.php Chickens are staying at their aunties, she's been given clear instructions Take care and will be interesting to catch up when we get home xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Oooo, sounds fab! I love Scotland. Should be plenty to do if you ever get bored of looking at all that magnificent scenery. Have a lovely time, won't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Lucky you You will love it there. We went for a holiday in that area three years ago. The castle is splendid. It is the same castle the BBC red balloon floated over in their advert for the BBC. Hopefully you will have missed Midgy season If you have never encountered them you cannot believe what they are like. You have quite a trek from Devon Are you driving? Happy holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 thanks all..! yes we are driving up on friday...staying 1 night in a "days Inn" motel at Abington and then carrying on the next morning....we did it last year and it usually takes us 6-7 hours the first day and 5 hours the second day! We take our time as for us the driving up there is just as exciting...and we have to stop frequently for doggy wee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 We often stop at Abington during our trek South. Isn't that the one with the lake and a good bit of grass for doggy walks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 I cant recall the lake ?!...I dont think it has?.....its not far over into the scottish border from Cumbria. I think its at a place called Biggar...its just like a travel lodge - but nicer We stop at carlisle on the way home. Cant wait, we absolutely adore scotland - best place in the uk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Happy Holiday's Chelsea. I agree that the holiday starts the minue you drive off in the car. It's all part of the fun. Pack a picnic and a flask of hot tea and the world's your oyster We've spent many hours sat in the boot of our car in the early hours of the morning in a service station car park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Happy Holiday's Chelsea. I agree that the holiday starts the minue you drive off in the car. It's all part of the fun. Pack a picnic and a flask of hot tea and the world's your oyster We've spent many hours sat in the boot of our car in the early hours of the morning in a service station car park! yep!.. I have planned to pack lots of nice sandwiches and snacks for the journey...wine gums..mint humbugs.... Thing is we start eating as soon as we've got in the car...we'll probably run out before Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Have a great holiday. I love Scotland, and it should be lovely at this time of year. And a cottage by a loch in highlands sounds like heaven I don't envy you the drive though. Last time we went up (to Aberdeen) we flew I'm a wimp when it comes to long drives... especially with bored children on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thing is we start eating as soon as we've got in the car... yes, you're so right, we do that too We get an attack of the hungry monster and scoff everything. We keep our stuff in the boot now. Take the tempation away until we really need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 The cottage is fab, really cosy and tastefully decorated with big sofas and fire...there are loads of books, games etc in the cottage so if it is horrid weather we will just batten down the hatches and stay in. Hubby wants to fish, I dont mind fishing myself (we throw the fish back!)..plan to do lots of walking with the dog. Its just the 2 of us and the dog - so I dont blame you for flying...cant imagine how I would occupy 2 kids in the car saying "are we there yet?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hi Chelsea, what a coincidence - I'm writing this in Abington! My partner has a house here and we're down finishing the wooden floor. The Services are about a minute from his house.Its not the one with a lake and Biggar is a good 20 mins drive away. If you don't want to eat in the sevices there are 2 fantastic restaurants in Coulter - The Coulter Mill and The Cornhill.(We were at the Cornhill on Friday night,fantastic steaks). When you leave Abington and travel North you'll pass an exit for Larkhall - thats where me and the chickens live! Have a great holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hi Chelsea, what a coincidence - I'm writing this in Abington! My partner has a house here and we're down finishing the wooden floor. The Services are about a minute from his house.Its not the one with a lake and Biggar is a good 20 mins drive away. If you don't want to eat in the sevices there are 2 fantastic restaurants in Coulter - The Coulter Mill and The Cornhill.(We were at the Cornhill on Friday night,fantastic steaks). When you leave Abington and travel North you'll pass an exit for Larkhall - thats where me and the chickens live! Have a great holiday. Blimey, that is a coincidence eh?!! Thanks for the tips of the eating places - beats burger king eh! I will definetly keep an eye out for larkhall....maybe if I strain my neck high enough I might even spot you in your pink apron and your bright pink eglu??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Sounds like you will have a great holiday have fun karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 What a wonderful view Must get to Scotland at some point, with the children, it looks a brilliant place. I have been to Edinburgh and that was a lovely city but I would love to see more of the countryside and the lochs It is on our 'places to visit' list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Have a fab holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
