Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Saturday  2 June 2012  -From Aberdeen through Perth and on to Edinburgh

Day 51 and 108 to go

Well with dinner finally digested it was time to refill it! Oh gawd…

We slept in a little later than usual then got ourselves up and out to the restaurant for our breakfast. Today it came with haggis so Paul tucked into his while I had a small nibble so I can say I have had it. It really wasn’t that repulsive but I won’t go hunting it out again.

With breakfast complete we checked out and were on the way to Blair Athol Distillery, the makers of Bells in Pitlorchy 1 ½ hours away.

We had a wander around the shop and Paul enjoyed the taster they gave us. We checked the variety of whiskies they stocked before we were back in the car and heading to Perth 30 min away.

We found Perth easily and were able to get parking close to the centre. We then walked to the tourist information to collect a map and get the low down on what to see. We were told there was plenty happening at Inch Park where there were Diamond Jubilee celebrations happening.

We walked to the nearest pub and had a drink before walking through the town heading in the wrong direction. When we realised we turned around and eventually we found Inch Park where all the action was happening.

There were 1500 people in kilts. They were to be running 8km. Nutters. It was quite lively with plenty of media coverage. It seemed like it would be a great day.

We left them to it and found another pub for a drink before returning to the car and driving on to Crieff where the Grouse Whisky is distilled.

We wandered the shop and Paul had a sample before we went to the restaurant where Paul bought a tasting paddle of 4 Grouse whiskies and I had a sandwich. We sat outside enjoying the dry but cool day.

Following the drinks Paul had had I was given the keys to the car to drive us the last hour and a bit to our B&B in Edinburgh. Most of the time was spent on the highways. We did pass Stirling castle on the way which is built on top of rock.

At 4.30pm we arrived at our B&B. We were shown to our room. Unfortunately it was on the third floor that was accessed by a narrow staircase much to Paul’s delight having to carry up the bag.

We stayed in the room for a while checking the net and watching the MotoGP qualifying before deciding to walk into Edinburgh central about 30 min walk.

It was starting to get cold but walking was keeping the blood pumping. We found a small Chinese restaurant to enjoy a few dishes that were yum. We then continued the trek on to a pub for a drink before making it back to our B&B.

We watched TV and checked emails before heading to bed. 

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