I had planned on taking my proper camera out with me every day on this
trip and taking loads of artsy photos so we could get a really well put
together blog post. I actually ended up spending most of my holiday inside
whisky distilleries, so what we’ve ended up with is a load of grainy, blurry
snaps from my iPhone. C’est la vie! I recently packed up and trotted off to
Scotland with my boyfriend and his lovely family for a week at their lodge in
Loch Lomond, then a few days in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival. Now, back to
reality and work and all things heinous, I’m writing this now to battle the
holiday blues. Here are some of my favourite things we did!
Chris’s 21st
birthday – We started my boyfriend’s birthday with a prosecco breakfast, then a
trip to Glasgow for shopping and pubs! I restrained myself impeccably, and
managed not to buy anything for myself. Chris bought himself a couple of Adidas
T shirts and some Nike Free Runs. We then had a huuuge dinner with too much
alcohol, then got the train back to Balloch back to the lodge.
The hotel – Cameron House on Loch
Lomond is honestly one of the most beautiful, grand, gothic places I’ve ever
stayed in. It’s huge! Then, it’s got a huge gym, a spa, a golf course, a plane
that lands on the loch, fountains, and a really great pool. Seriously, just
Google it and cry because I’m not there anymore.
Glengoyne Whisky
Distillery Tour – what would a trip to Scotland be without a distillery
thrown into the mix? Glengoyne Distillery offers tours with complimentary whisky
along the way. It’s a picturesque little distillery with waterfalls and ponds
and the tour was fascinating. As was the gift shop.
Edinburgh Fringe – Oh. My. Lawd. Fringe
fest is one of the most amazing experiences ever. We only spent three days in Edinburgh,
but the atmosphere is incredible and the amount of things to do is
unbelievable. We went to comedy shows, magic shows, improv, music, we watched
countless buskers and I even had my mind read onstage by some wizard-like mind
reader. I’ve not felt so inspired in a long time; all the young artists and
creativity in one place was mesmerising.
FOOD – Okay, I’ll just lay it
down for you. I ate about 4x my own bodyweight in sausages, burgers, Kurdish
food, haggis, neeps and tatties. Until about a year ago, I thought haggis was a
bird. I tried it for the first time on this holiday, and it was actually really
lush. I don’t know whether to feel shame or literally petition the UK
government to make haggis a compulsory item on every menu. Help.
All in all, I had a fantastic time. I’m so sad I’m home! On the bright
side, the countdown to Reading is underway!
Lots of love,
Jasmine x
I love Scotland, it's without a doubt one of my favourite places in the worlds. Sounds like you had a great time, I'm dying to go to Fringe.
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