Spynie Palace. Upon entering I approached the custodian of the Palace for the day, who was a Stewart like me for information on visiting the site. He filled me on some cool details about the Stewarts and much more. https://www.stewartsociety.org/history-of-the-stewarts.cfm?section=castles-and-buildings&subcatid=5&histid=38 It was pretty cool to stand where my ancestor built something so cool and was …
Balvenie Castle. Near enough for a day drive from Aberdeen. I did make it to my B&B and it was a wonderful sleep and delicious breakfast. Off I went, after Dave parked my car for me the night before… I tell you after this trip, I am so much more confident driving on the left …
Dunnottar Castle was incredible. I have to say, incredible! Read a little on the history. https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/ https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/2018/03/17/origins-of-dunnottar-castle/ I drove there from Ryton, near Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was a long drive, but it was nice. I was able to hone my skills on the “stick shift” car on the left side of the road with a …
This post will be my personal opinion of Sat Nav vs. Google Maps. Please note that I have only used Google Maps in the United States and in Scotland and a part of England, therefore when I go to Italy and try this out, I hope it is the same great results! This is not …
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! What an event and one that I have wanted to see for quite some time. It’s not easy getting to Edinburgh in August, planning, vacation request and of course the almighty dollar helps, but I did it this year. If you have been following my travels, I came to Scotland …
The Fringe! What the heck is the Fringe? Edinburgh Festival is going on right now in the month of August and I walked right smack into it! Dragging two bags and a large shoulder bag, I should have listened to my own tips and hints and not packed so much!!!! At any rate, after leaving …
03/08/18 Not traditional American way of dating, but out of the US, it seems to be the norm. I thought I would try it. After Lindores we headed to Fife Folk Museum for a lovely tea and a look around the Museum. We had a lovely tour guide, Katie and driver.. for the life of …
What a great day! The Stewart Society is having their annual gathering and I am part of the festivities this year! Our first adventure was on Friday, the 3rd of August. We went to three places. This post is on the Lindores Abbey Distillery. We were on a tour bus, so it was awesome not …
This trip to Scotland is shorter than the last two I took and with as much effort as possible, written about in real time! I am here. Long and I mean long travel day started on the 1st and ended about 21:00 here at the Agnes Blackadder Hall. https://ace.st-andrews.ac.uk/accommodation/agnes-blackadder-hall/. I started out in Long Beach at …
