We arrived in Edinburgh after many days of staying in rooms (in different towns) on the top floor at the end of several flights of stairs, showers that were difficult to work out get into, and not washing clothes for about 2 weeks. We were very, very happy to be staying in a modern, studio […]
Also tagged EdinburghWe arrived in cold, cloudy weather. Our room on the third floor of the hotel, no elevator and no help with the bags up the steps, was like a garret. Slanted ceilings and one window. It reminded me of the set for the opening of La Boheme. Went for a walk on the Old Course […]
Also tagged ocean, St AndrewsWe arrived in Pitlochry after an uneventful train ride from Kingussie to be driven by taxi a short distance up to the guesthouse we would stay in, Tigh Na Cloich https://www.tighnacloich.com/. The town is on the two banks of the river Tummel with a good party of the town up from the trail station. The […]
Also tagged PitlochryWe stayed at McInnes House, https://www.mcinneshousehotel.com/. Very helpful, very accommodating stay. We felt entirely welcome and well taken care of. Good breakfasts and dinner. Because of a train cancellation we arrived late after dinner was over, but the staff served us soup and sandwiches. It was a great place to stay. They even called out bags […]
Also tagged Caringorms, KingussieWe spent Sunday afternoon and ending in Inverness arriving by train. We had a nice lunch at The Mustard Seed and web by to Moyness House a B&B on the opposite side of the river. The eggs, poached, we’re provided by the backyard hens. We did go out to hear a session at Hootanany. Good […]
Also taggedWe spent three days on the isle of Skye. Our accommodations at Taransay House, https://www.taransayhouse.co.uk/, were excellent! A very helpful host and some of the best meals, breakfast and dinner. The chef, Scott, took the time each day to discuss what we might have for dinner. Always making sure we would like it and getting […]
Also tagged Portree, Skyethe notes – A Place To Bury Strangers — “Half Awake†— Breathe… If Oliver Ackermann is doing what I think he’s doing here—making his guitar sound like soul-sucking bagpipes—then he’s an even shrewder mad scientist than I thought. (tags: aptbs scotland) Giveaway: A Place To Bury Strangers | Guess List The ‘loudest band in […]
Also tagged A Place to Bury Strangers, aptbs, oliverrokbun – Scotland’s Live Music These guys really know how to put on a show. For the majority of the gig, the room is barely lit except for fairy lights and the bar, and so much smoke is pumped into the room to the point that the band is barely visable (and made it hell […]
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