The week started well with the win for Scotland at Murrayfield! Weather not great but managed a few walks. Three Lochs way nearer Garelochead this time. Also walked from Glenfruin Lodge to Ardarden farm (excellent lunch/coffees at farm shop). New Café called Perch at Garelochead is great. Still haven’t managed our seaplane ride yet….. next time!
Ali & Rob Noel, North Yorkshire
The World’s first and only rotating boat lift. Completed in 2002 the huge Falkirk wheel re-connects the Fourth & Clyde and Union canals after the 11 original lock gates were dismantled in the 1930’s. Also an opportunity to visit the famous Kelpieshttps://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
The preserved buildings from the 1700s give an authentic insight into how people lived and worked in the north and west of Scotland. You can wander freely around the houses and farm buildings furnished with everyday objects from time gone by.
Historic Scotland (Historic Environment Scotland) offer ‘Explorer Tickets’ that enable you to visit multiple sites over a number of days to save on entry fees if visiting more than one site and also give you fast track entry for Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle. For more information go to: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer. Some of their historic sites have […]
