Weekend in Scotland
Matthew McInerney
It is raining again but it has been fine for the whole weekend here in Romsey but we were in Scotland where it rained too. But we were fortunate as when we were out sightseeing, it didn't rain so we could get about as we wished. We flew to Scotland on Thursday night from Southampton with Claire, Andy and Solomon. Solomon was so excited about going to see his Grandfather - he kept asking all day, when were we going? Very cute boy who talks all the time. Friday, we drove down the coast from Wemyss (pronounced wims) Bay which is about 45 mins from Glasgow. We visited Culzean Castle, then visited Turnberry and Troon Golf courses so Dad could visit the first Tees there. Saturday we went to Cowal Gathering - took a ferry across to the peninsula - wonderful with pipe bands, highland dancing, throwing of a heavy weight over a bar, caber tossing, eating and drinking. The next day, Solomon stayed with Drew, Andy's father, while Andy took us for a drive through the Innellan Peninsula past magnificent scenery and lochs. We called in to see Hill House which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh - and then home to have tea with Drew, Susan - Andy's sister and her friend and children. It was a lovely time altogether. Monday, we were back in Romsey.
Yesterday was a relaxing day - we went for a long walk through the countryside - out for about six hours altogether - had a stop at a couple of pubs along the way but mostly it was over fields and stiles and through woods and it was just great. And today we pack to come home.