Scotland Bound

So Friday, we packed up the car and headed north to Scotland - we were heading to Ullapool for a week to celebrate Matt's 50th birthday.  We went through the area on the way back from Stornaway 3 years ago - it looks so picturesque, we promised ourselves we would return to have an explore.

Pig!

Friday was about getting to Livingstone and doing some shopping - yes, I know, a bit strange for us, but we visited 3 years ago and were surprised to find an outlet centre where we bought loads.  We did pretty much the same again this time - Matt came out with 3 pairs of trousers, I bought a jumper and Tom got some sandals. We then had tea at Tony Macaroni (forgetting how huge the portions were!) before a night in the Travelodge there.

Saturday morning it was raining, so we headed to Tony Macaroni's again for breakfast - Tom had the pancake stack with bananas and nutella - think there was a whole jar of nutella on it - it defeated him, but only just!

We then headed north.  It was raining, so not a great day, but we were travelling so it didn't really matter.  We got to our holiday house (about 8 miles out of Ullapool) about 5.30pm after a Tesco shop at Ullapool.  It is just fine, nice view of hills and very secluded - no traffic is going to wake us up here.  We made tea, and started a game of trivial pursuit (family edition - so questions for juniors - quite impressed by Tom's general knowledge) before heading to bed.