Author Topic: Re: Touring Scotland (Read 8912 times)

flopnfly · « **on:** May 30, 2005, 06:55:00 PM »

Hi JJay,

I thought I'd start this thread because I seemed to have hijacked Mr B's photo thread with my talk of Scotland.

flopnfly · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2005, 07:08:00 PM »

JJay wrote:

How spooky that this thread is now talking about Scotland. I've just spent this afternoon planning where we could stay if we go away in our caravan in August. Does anyone know the Garlieston, Killin and Shiel Bridge areas? That was my planned route. Thought we'd take a break from the sun and go touring. It'll take alot longer than going to Spain but just thought we'd try something different. I will of course be taking my rum with me so our accommodation (2 berth caravan) will be all inclusive

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flopnfly · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2005, 09:59:00 PM »

Shiel Bridge at Loch Duich is the name of a tiny place at the end of Glen Shiel. It's not much of a place, only a hotel, a few houses and a modest campsite, but the surroundings are beautiful. Normally everybody passes this village at high speed trying to get a soon as posssible to Skye. This area is hillwalking paradise, although for the non climbers amongst us there's much to be seen.

JJay · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2005, 02:26:00 AM »

Thanks Heather. I did think of starting a new topic but thought people may think I was a little mad suddenly talking about touring Scotland on this website. It was only the fact that Scotland was being mentioned on the other thread.

Got to go. Time for work and unfortunately I don't have computer access at work. Bye

huskypup · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:10:00 AM »

Heather

I have spoken to my mum, she has no family named Jimmy McGilvray but she vaguely remembers her Uncle Tommy having a son who they sometimes called Jimmy, though that wasn't his real name, she herself was born in Sanke, Niveston Ave, then moved to Ashgill, her aunts where called Katherine, Little Kate and Big Catherine my mum being Little Catherine, she also has family with the surname of Weir, who intermarried into the McGilvrays.

My mum was born in 1947 and lived in and out of Larkhall/Ashgill/Sanke until she was 16 so about 1963, then moved to England, but still has lots of family there.

She says there is a chance that somewhere along the line, everyone is related as everyone was always marrying in and out of the McGilvrays.

Nancy

flopnfly · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:16:00 AM »

Nancy, thanks for asking your mom

They say that everybody in Scotland is connected somehow, and I think they may be right.

One day I'll track down all my family connections, it should be interesting.

JJay · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2005, 07:45:00 AM »

Caravan sites now booked. Ayr, Oban, Culloden Moor (we'll be able to look out for Nessie) and Killin. Ten days touring Scotland.

huskypup · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2005, 10:16:00 AM »

JJay

If you do see Nessie can you ask her if I can have my baseball cap back, that I lost whilst canoeing across Loch Ness, a gust of wind blew it off of my head, I paddled over to retrive it, just as something!!!

took it under the water.

I used to live near Culloden, the battlefield is very eery.

flopnfly · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2005, 11:31:00 PM »

JJay

Did you do your tour of Scotland yet or still planning it?

Heather

sunluvr · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2005, 04:47:00 PM »

Hi Heather! Cool thread...I was in Scotland in 1991...incredible! We have friends in Glasgow who also have a vacation flat in Dunoon, so we're set up for accomodations (and top notch hospitality!!) whenever we want. I think I had one of the best times of my life in Dunoon at the Cowal summer games. My parents have talked about taking a trip over, Hubby and I would probably join them and do some golfing... any comments on the best places for that?

flopnfly · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2005, 06:39:00 PM »

Sunluvr

I used to go to the Cowal games every year. They were the best games around.

I loved it when the pipe bands all marched into the field.

what memories

Heather

sunluvr · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:32:00 PM »

Heather, I can still hear the pipes...it sends shivers through my body and tears to my eyes. The opening ceremonies was the most awe-inspiring for me. It's nice to know someone else shares these memories...you really have to have been there to understand!

flopnfly · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:41:00 PM »

The parade through town was great too. The Queen was there one year, and the crowd was huge.

It was a great day out, starting from the ferry ride across, right through the day.

We always parked ourselves by the dancers, my mom always wanted to watch them, she was Scottish Highland Dance Champion for a few years when she was young. Both my girls did the highland dance as well.

I love the sound of a mass pipe band. You're right it brings a chill and a tear at the same time. Just thinking about it now has that reaction.

My dad and I used to be involved in the Barrie Highland Games but it just wasn't the same.

Heather

flopnfly · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:42:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by sunluvr:
...you really have to have been there to understand!

Almost the same thing as Jamaica. :)

Once you go you know.

Heather

sunluvr · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2005, 09:59:00 PM »

Absolutely!