View from the bus

We were to travel from Troon (Scotland) to Larne (NI) but the weather turned bad and the trip was cancelled. We got bussed south of Ayr to catch another ferry. I was happy about that as it was a shorter crossing and much bigger boat. Winners on both accounts.

Good Scottish fun

Lyn crying, not sure if it was Rob's jokes or the fact we were leaving Scotland the next day.

Traditional Scottish tucker

Ellen and Rob made us feel very welcome in Ayr. Ellen had even cooked a traditional Scottish pudding called a Clootie (or Clooty) Dumplin which is similar to a Christmas pudding but not as heavy. It boiled for 3 hours and was delicious.

Headstone tally 2-1

Lyn making a late run in the headstone stakes after she located a headstone in the Bothwell cemetery for one of her Quigley family.

McLeod connections

Someone in Glasgow has a sense of humour!

Health Hazard?

Saw this notice in cemetery in Scotland. I knew Family History was addictive but I didn’t know it was bad for my health as well as my pocket.

Two sad Cats

Met up with Alex a 3rd cousin who now lives Edinburgh and grew up in country Victoria. Alex is in the ideal place to visit ancestral homes in Dundee, Angus and Fife. Alex is also a Cats supporter so he will be feeling miserable too. Oh well there is always next year.

Warm welcome at St Boswell

Lyn, Anne, Jeanie and I outside Anne's house in St Boswell. Anne was a wonderful host and great cooked. While Lyn and I slaved away at New Register House, Anne prepared wonderful evening meals. Anne also had the Gin and Tonic ready when we walked in the door. What a host!

Sunshine in Edinburgh

We met up with Lyn’s sister Barb and husband David in Edinburgh for a coffee and chat. Barb and David had been to a wedding in Italy and called into Scotland to visit old friends who they hadn’t seem for 18 years.