Haggis, Kilts and Celtic Frivolity

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Mid term break provides teachers in the UK with a much needed break from the rigors of dealing with this chaotic profession. But for a lifestyle-teacher like myself it provides an opportunity to frolic in a foreign land… in this case Scotland would be the land to which I turn.

Azz did his very best to miss the bus, but apart from that, after a ‘wee’ 6 hour journey we arrived in Glasgow well acquainted with the humdrum of green pasture, snow capped mountain tops and British sheep.

For the first time this trip, I was lured into doing tourist type things like visiting ancient castles, historic monuments and antiquated battlefields. But by delving into the history behind each town we visited (Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh), one could not help but marvel at how amazing it was to be at the same places where the likes of Robert The Bruce and William Wallace once rampaged.

I had previously promised myself that whilst visiting this country I would remove myself from my dietary comfort zone and try the traditional Scottish dish, Haggis. Looking deceptively similar to a shepherd’s pie without the pastry, its unique flavour could be best described as salty minced meat. Whilst the taste itself was not all bad, knowing that I was munching away at sheep pluck did little to satisfy my stomach.

As always every night was spent drinking with the locals. Scottish lads and bonnie lasses put the stitching on one kilt of a weekend.

Love to the Scots,
DJ

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Photos

Great Scot
Chatting up a local

Stirling
Beneath the William Wallace Monument

Kilting up
Azz - always more than happy to frock up. Traditional, Customary, Ridiculous.

Sites of Stirling
Stirling Castle - a photo for Mum. Not all photos are taken from within the confines of a pub

Road Trip
First Glasgow and then onto Edinburgh

Forken Awesome
Rhyssy would later have us kicked out for his attempt to steel this piece of metal

Vodka Bar, Edinburgh
About to get messy... the Scottish way

Ready for Battle
Battle Armour

Haggis
A time honored dish... one I will not be touching ever again

Comments

[NicoleWarwick]

Locals in Dresses
Nice to see you haven't lost your touch, still chatting up all locals (even if they are men) in dresses!!! Nic