Monday 2nd April

Saturday 31st March

We had a lovely day today, visiting the Culzean Castle that we are pitched in the grounds of. An easy walk took us to the entrance where we used our National Trust membership to gain entry although it is NT Scotland. An audio tour told us all about the castle and how Eisenhower was given the use of an apartment there for as long as he lived after his efforts during the war. All the main windows look out over the Firth of Clyde to Arran and Kintyre. Also on a clear day Northern Ireland can be seen apparently. A beautiful sunset finished the day off nicely.

Sue at Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle sunset

One strange thing here is the TV reception. After spending a long time trying to get a picture when we first arrived I gave up. On he following day speaking to someone in a neighbouring van they told me the signal that worked at the site came from Northern Ireland and they were still analogue. No wonder I could get no signal.

Monday 2nd April

We have moved on to Loch Lomond today despite the forecasts of snow for the area. Our pitch is about 10yds from the edge of the water so we really are on the 'Bonny, Bonny banks o' Loch Lomond. On the way here we called in at Robbie Burns birthplace at Alloway near Ayr. A very interesting museum tour before visiting his birthplace then a walk to the 'Brig A Doon' where Tam O'Shanter was chased by the witch. 

Outside Robbie Burns front door

Brig a Doon

We crossed the Clyde at Erskine then came on to Luss on the western shore of the Loch. As we entered the site a great big bird of prey flew of in front of us which I think was a Buzzard........... it may have been an eagle.

On the Bonny, Bonny banks etc etc, you know the words