Blogs from Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe - page 456

Hey everyone I'm in Edinburgh just had a really long day so I'll just quickly tell you what I've been up to well today we went to Edinburgh Castle ... people here aren't as friendly as in Ireland but its a beautiiful city...we climbed to Arthur Seat today this huge hill ...the highest point in Edinburgh City its amazingly beautiful! We also went to Edinburgh Castle and was Knight Jocelyne Dame of Scotland pretty fun...I'm having a blast....tomorrow is our last day here and then were off to Amsterdam....I'm so tierd so I'm off to bed ...love you all. and good night! ... read more

Right, what the hell happened there then? It’s been THREE YEARS since I wrote this blog but for some reason I never published it. I’m not going to edit what I’ve said, basically it’s all based around “One Big Weekend” which is an annual Radio One concert in the UK which, for the first and only time, came to Scotland in May 2006, the fact that it came to Dundee was even better. I managed to get myself to both days, even though I didn’t get tickets for either, go figure? And had a pretty amazing time all weekend, unfortunately Fiona was really ill with the cold and couldn’t make it, leaving me hell-raising on my own. Anyway there’s much more to tell you in the next few blog so I’ll just publish this as is. ... read more

NOTE: A little administrative note here-in the whirlwind that has been happening since leaving Scotland and arriving in London, I mistakenly posted parts of 2 different entries in the last post. I have deleted that entry and am posting the correct the 2 separate posts. Sorry for the confusion :(--Jeff ADDITIONAL NOTE:Between trying to cram a week's worth of sightseeing, visiting with family and genealogical investigations and not having time to get to an Internet cafe or find a usable signal where we were staying, I will end up completing the remainder of the travel posts when we return to Orlando later tonight. But I have lots of things to tell you about and lots of photos and I hope to get them all up and posted by Wedensday. Cheers from London's Heathrow Airport where we ... read more

Hens and stags galore in Edinburgh there were loads of us, having said it was still a pretty fun weekend. We went clubbing both nights, Friday night we had the delight of a stripper for the Hen, and on the Saturday some of us didn't get in until 6am!!! Crazy, haa ha. For anyone that has never been to Edinburgh it is beautiful, go as soon as you can, you really don't need longer than a weekend. I had the most amazing massage at the One Spa which I think is part of the Sheraton. Well reccommended for family trips, romantic weekends, or a girly weekend - the shopping isn't great but I am comparing it to London so don't listen to that part. Enjoy the pics!... read more

I have made it back to Rannoch. I managed to catch my bus and train in Glasgow, though I cut it pretty close. Running through the streets of Glasgow weighted down with luggage is not something that I recommend to anyone, if you're ever thinking that it might be fun to try. It's really not. Listen to my wisdom! Pitlochry was it's usual charming self. I was so happy to see the Baker's Oven...and a Lloyds! But I can't believe that same stupid Spanish girl is still working at Baker's Oven!! How is it that she hasn't been fired yet? She's completely useless! I'm sure even she knows that! So anyway, I felt a bit better with some money in my pocket and some Cornish pasties. It was good seeing Karen again, and there really is ... read more