tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post1611183167106013236..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Weekending In ScotlandJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33102002447003314262018-02-07T08:34:25.791+00:002018-02-07T08:34:25.791+00:00I really enjoy having a weekend away, it certainly...I really enjoy having a weekend away, it certainly recharges the batteries. Archie's a well travelled dog, we've never put him in kennels, he's always gone wherever we've gone.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27440910227357474272018-02-06T22:40:08.154+00:002018-02-06T22:40:08.154+00:00What a fabulous weekend! My kind of a getaway for ...What a fabulous weekend! My kind of a getaway for sure. Sat nav keeps sending huge trucks across tiny lanes around here, most end up in a ditch! I love how Archie goes away with you, he has a fabulous life, gosh...that sand!! I could almost hear the wind howling!!! xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9576643487446189512018-02-05T10:57:05.408+00:002018-02-05T10:57:05.408+00:00Archie wasn't keen on the wind at all, it does...Archie wasn't keen on the wind at all, it does tend to blow his ears around and when you've got ears as big as his, it can get very annoying.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-91302371895268876722018-02-04T21:30:00.622+00:002018-02-04T21:30:00.622+00:00I'm glad you had a wonderful weekend. I love t...I'm glad you had a wonderful weekend. I love the shot of your windswept dog! :)<br /><br />I'm hoping to make it back up to Scotland sometime this year.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-78856651637496785812018-02-04T10:25:46.426+00:002018-02-04T10:25:46.426+00:00It was a great weekend, it was nice to see somewhe...It was a great weekend, it was nice to see somewhere new to us and a lovely break away from home too. I'd definitely like to see more of Scotland.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14614495109915178432018-02-04T08:10:39.533+00:002018-02-04T08:10:39.533+00:00It looks like you had such a lovely weekend, Scotl...It looks like you had such a lovely weekend, Scotland is on my list of places to visit, we've not spent much time there really. Helen Giddenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005397326638078097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-1492410910041336872018-02-03T17:51:41.306+00:002018-02-03T17:51:41.306+00:00The Cairngorms are quite a way further than we wen...The Cairngorms are quite a way further than we went but I'd love to venture further north next time, I'm sure the scenery there will be spectacular. Archie always enjoys his trips with us, he's so good in the car so we always try to find somewhere that he'll enjoy too, like the beach.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33078771153553666562018-02-03T14:45:43.973+00:002018-02-03T14:45:43.973+00:00Hi there.Love Scotland such a Beautiful Country.We...Hi there.Love Scotland such a Beautiful Country.We have been to the Cairngorns ( is that spelt right lol ),we went by Train took us 8 hours lol.Love the wonderful photos,love Archie,bless him.xxLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357706704833965498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-20939156199543266902018-02-03T12:33:52.163+00:002018-02-03T12:33:52.163+00:00How lovely to spend one of your wedding anniversar...How lovely to spend one of your wedding anniversaries in Gretna Green, a romantic destination for a romantic event. We only explored the area around the Blacksmith's Shop but I'd like to return to look around the surrounding area. I was still at school when I first visited Hadrian's Wall, it was during a trip to Northumberland, and this time we visited a totally different section of the wall. I think it would be interesting to visit the Roman forts which were built along the way.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41141007301575234172018-02-03T11:32:11.442+00:002018-02-03T11:32:11.442+00:00I love Gretna Green. As a teenager I've read s...I love Gretna Green. As a teenager I've read so many romance novels in which Gretna Green made an appearance that, for one of our wedding anniversaries we went there. I loved it. <br />I'm also very found of Hadrian's Wall. My husband and I had a holiday exploring it and there is still a lot to discover. Ancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588719028077756339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-79080341159685843962018-02-03T09:58:50.099+00:002018-02-03T09:58:50.099+00:00It sounds like your grandfather had a wonderful vi...It sounds like your grandfather had a wonderful view from his house, there's so much stunning scenery in Scotland from what I saw. I never saw any cross stitch kits in the Gretna Green shop, that would have been a lovely souvenir.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-76459579918251463062018-02-02T21:22:45.581+00:002018-02-02T21:22:45.581+00:00I do love Scotland, my grandfather live close to D...I do love Scotland, my grandfather live close to Dunoon, you looked over the River Clyde out of the window whilst eating your breakfast. My mum had a trip back there recently with my brother and brought me a bookmark cross stitch kit form the Gretna Green shop ... I wonder where that is?<br />Great pictures you captured.<br />Have a lovely weekendJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74801416143543840222018-02-02T16:58:12.707+00:002018-02-02T16:58:12.707+00:00My trip away has me wanting to spend more time in ...My trip away has me wanting to spend more time in Scotland discovering new places. Archie's fully recovered, thank goodness, though the insurance still hasn't coughed up. I'm just glad that he's better though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-31454642309651093892018-02-02T16:56:17.441+00:002018-02-02T16:56:17.441+00:00I must admit that I wondered if we'd get anyth...I must admit that I wondered if we'd get anything out of a weekend away in January but it was brilliant, it was a nice change from spending the weekend at home, even though the weather could have been better. I don't know what the birds of prey were but they were huge, we pulled over a couple of times to watch them soaring over the valleys, fabulous to watch.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88269180587053454892018-02-02T14:07:35.616+00:002018-02-02T14:07:35.616+00:00Looks like a wonderful time.
I've only ever be...Looks like a wonderful time.<br />I've only ever been to Glasgow and Edinburgh (business trips) so I'd love to see a bit more of Scotland.<br />I'm not sure about the oversized hands (bit creepy!) but I love the traffic cones.<br />Archie looks as if he has fully recovered from his little mishap I'm pleased to see :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-42461578756394963182018-02-02T13:38:19.568+00:002018-02-02T13:38:19.568+00:00It looks and sounds like you had a enjoyable break...It looks and sounds like you had a enjoyable break, which I'm sure was most welcome at this time of year. <br />I've been to most of the places you mention, albeit a long time away, and recollect them all as places I'd be happy to visit again. <br />Lucky you seeing some birds of prey as you did. xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-16334892281553174062018-02-02T12:40:17.131+00:002018-02-02T12:40:17.131+00:00I'm sorry you're having problems with the ...I'm sorry you're having problems with the comments again, if it's just at work I would assume it's something to do with their security software as I can't see anything here which would prevent you commenting. There's some great deals to be had on Groupon, you have to wonder how they make a profit with some of them. It's good that you're able to visit places when Mark's got a job, you get to see more of the country that way, and I enjoy a tootle around on my own.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38351923913725022852018-02-02T12:34:33.261+00:002018-02-02T12:34:33.261+00:00I hope you find something of interest. This trip t...I hope you find something of interest. This trip to Scotland cost us £99 in total for the two of us, that included breakfast which consisted of toast, cereal, fruit and yoghurt. We could have upgraded to a cooked breakfast for an additional charge but we didn't bother. One evening meal was also included and I have to say, the food was fabulous. We ate there both nights, paying extra for just one meal, which was very reasonable anyway. Hotels usually charge extra for dogs but Archie was free here so all in all, the weekend cost us £99 and the price of one evening meal.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88993471474589566772018-02-02T12:30:13.796+00:002018-02-02T12:30:13.796+00:00There are the remains of forts which can be visite...There are the remains of forts which can be visited along Hadrian's Wall, all very interesting for a day out. There's lots of bugs going around at the moment, Daniel's girlfriend has just had a bout of flu, she's been really quite poorly but on the mend now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-52531846576889875282018-02-02T12:05:40.745+00:002018-02-02T12:05:40.745+00:00Hi Jo, my comments seem to be not getting through ...Hi Jo, my comments seem to be not getting through again, hopefully this time will work.<br />Looks like you got a good deal on Groupon, it's always worth checking to see what's on offer. I had never visited Scotland either until a few years ago when Mark had a couple of jobs their, I loved my visits when he was working there such lovely scenery, never seen Hadrian's wall or been to Grtna Green though.<br />Have a great weekend xMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260573198415697938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73394807692650161472018-02-02T11:00:48.560+00:002018-02-02T11:00:48.560+00:00Thanks for the info.. With that reassurance I'...Thanks for the info.. With that reassurance I'll take a proper look.Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-60914919621041759842018-02-02T10:55:42.188+00:002018-02-02T10:55:42.188+00:00Great! Thanks a lot! I have wanted to see Hadrian&...Great! Thanks a lot! I have wanted to see Hadrian's wall for a long time. PHE says flu is still circulating in the UK. Take good care. Have a nice weekend.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30391375114819615672018-02-02T09:31:56.048+00:002018-02-02T09:31:56.048+00:00We had a balcony outside the room but it was no us...We had a balcony outside the room but it was no use to us in the weather we had. It would be lovely to sit out in sunshine and soak up that view though. Groupon's quite a popular site, I know lots of people who have used it. It's basically a deal site, they have deals on holidays, hotels, restaurants, events, products etc. I've used it lots of times and have never had any problem with it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-39035151516671435752018-02-02T09:26:32.786+00:002018-02-02T09:26:32.786+00:00It was absolutely beautiful, especially the drive ...It was absolutely beautiful, especially the drive up through the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys, so peaceful. We'd have had more of a look around Portobello had the weather been better, we were just glad to get back to the car.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9567903215005128382018-02-02T09:23:24.722+00:002018-02-02T09:23:24.722+00:00I don't think we'd ever run out of new pla...I don't think we'd ever run out of new places to discover in the UK, there's so many places that we haven't been that we'd like to see, and nowhere is too far to drive to, perhaps not always for a weekend, but a weeks holiday is doable for most places. How lovely that your brother got married in Gretna Green, it's still a popular wedding destination. The GoBlueBananas tour sounds great.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com