Team Muz Scotland Tour 2012
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Team Muz Scotland Tour 2012
For this year’s brief tour we thought we’d tag it onto the Scottish Bongo bash in Edinburgh. Normally with schools etc we can’t get away on a Friday but this year we were able to get away handy on the Friday morning and take the scenic route, up the A1 to Morpeth and then across to Cragside in Northumberland, home of William Armstrong who installed hydro-electric power in the house and invented the hydraulic accumulator amongst other things....
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland. Is that mist above the river or has Muz cracked the barbie up again?
Cragside, Kitchen
Cragside, Dining Room
Cragside, Library
Cragside, Bedroom
Cragside, The Gallery
Cragside, Northumberland – the rather impressive Drawing Room
Cragside, Drawing Room
Cragside, Northumberland – the equally impressive fireplace
Cragside, Northumberland. Muppets
Mortonhall Caravan & Camping Park, Edinburgh
Better get tea started
What’s this blue sky?
Breakfast was eyed very curiously by Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French and German neighbours....
....who couldn’t seem to grasp the Edinburgh smoke-free zone rules
Entertainment was provided by the site, dragging French motorhomes out of the mud
Just when you’re relaxing – that’s what little sisters are for
Healthy lunch option....
....followed by a spot of exercise
This is what happens when you sit in herr BongoMeister’s chair
Another meal, another barbecue....
....with all kinds of health food available
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian. Do not feed the animals
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
At Crichton castle, Midlothian
Blackness castle, West Lothian
Blackness castle, West Lothian
Blackness castle, The Hall
South Queensferry, West Lothian
South Queensferry, West Lothian. Muzette on the wobble-water again
Forth rail bridge – and no scaffolding
Room with a view? ....
....it’s rude not to. Picture taken at 2.15am
Bongo breakfast
Maid of the Forth, ferry from South Queensferry to Inchcolm island
Inch Garvie in the Forth estuary, a convenient place for the centre support of the bridge....
....and a convenient place to put gun batteries....
....used in the wars to defend the bridge....
....and the Rosyth dockyard
The BBC were on the boat filming....
....look out in the near future for a documentary....
....about Colm Cille (Columba), king of the Saints
Barnbougle castle, West Lothian, shot from a long way away in Scottish weather
Typical wildlife on Inchcolm
Inchcolm Abbey, Fife. The Iona of the east
A doorway arch in arches in an arch
Muzette in the latrine drain
Inchcolm abbey cloister
The abbey from one of the many gun batteries
Gun positions used in both World Wars, with troop tunnels and an ammunition railway
Back to the mainland....
....before some proper rain came in
Aberdour castle, Fife
Aberdour castle, Fife
Aberdour castle, Fife
Walled garden, Aberdour castle, Fife
St. Fillan’s church, Aberdour, Fife
Kellie castle, Fife
Raw gooseberries, Kellie castle
Falkland Palace, Fife
Falkland Palace, Drawing Room
Falkland Palace, Tapestry Corridor
Falkland Palace, The Chapel Royal
Our Lady of Ostrabrama, made from ammunition boxes and corned beef tins
A large game of draughts at Falkland Palace....
....which Muzette won
Burleigh castle, Perth & Kinross
Loch Leven ferry to Castle Island
Loch Leven castle, Perth & Kinross
Glentress, Borders
Glentress, Borders
Muzette reading, Muz Jr on the beer
Bacon, egg, Lorne sausage & clootie dumpling
You’ll need a chainsaw to cut through that
Glentress, Borders
Muz Jr hired an Orange Five....
....which is supposed to be good
Remember last year’s tour, ....
....Jr did six of the eight centres in the Borders area
....so he was ferried to Innerleithen to complete the set....
....and take some quite good shots on his phone – this of Innerleithen village with the Tweed in the foreground....
....while Muzette got some proper tuition in the Glentress forest
Meanwhile I went to the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, Traquair house....
Traquair House, The High Drawing Room
Traquair House, The Library
Traquair House, Drawing Room
Traquair House, Drawing Room
Traquair House, Chapel
Amazing
This is what 8 hours of mountain-biking does
Peebles, Borders
Peebles
After sampling many offerings including the renowned Anstruther fish bar in the Kingdom of Fife, best fish & chips were at Jim Jack’s in Peebles
....washed down with chilled wine and Brew Dog beer
That’s all for this trip, catch you next time
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside, Northumberland. Is that mist above the river or has Muz cracked the barbie up again?
Cragside, Kitchen
Cragside, Dining Room
Cragside, Library
Cragside, Bedroom
Cragside, The Gallery
Cragside, Northumberland – the rather impressive Drawing Room
Cragside, Drawing Room
Cragside, Northumberland – the equally impressive fireplace
Cragside, Northumberland. Muppets
Mortonhall Caravan & Camping Park, Edinburgh
Better get tea started
What’s this blue sky?
Breakfast was eyed very curiously by Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French and German neighbours....
....who couldn’t seem to grasp the Edinburgh smoke-free zone rules
Entertainment was provided by the site, dragging French motorhomes out of the mud
Just when you’re relaxing – that’s what little sisters are for
Healthy lunch option....
....followed by a spot of exercise
This is what happens when you sit in herr BongoMeister’s chair
Another meal, another barbecue....
....with all kinds of health food available
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian. Do not feed the animals
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Craigmillar castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
Crichton castle, Midlothian
At Crichton castle, Midlothian
Blackness castle, West Lothian
Blackness castle, West Lothian
Blackness castle, The Hall
South Queensferry, West Lothian
South Queensferry, West Lothian. Muzette on the wobble-water again
Forth rail bridge – and no scaffolding
Room with a view? ....
....it’s rude not to. Picture taken at 2.15am
Bongo breakfast
Maid of the Forth, ferry from South Queensferry to Inchcolm island
Inch Garvie in the Forth estuary, a convenient place for the centre support of the bridge....
....and a convenient place to put gun batteries....
....used in the wars to defend the bridge....
....and the Rosyth dockyard
The BBC were on the boat filming....
....look out in the near future for a documentary....
....about Colm Cille (Columba), king of the Saints
Barnbougle castle, West Lothian, shot from a long way away in Scottish weather
Typical wildlife on Inchcolm
Inchcolm Abbey, Fife. The Iona of the east
A doorway arch in arches in an arch
Muzette in the latrine drain
Inchcolm abbey cloister
The abbey from one of the many gun batteries
Gun positions used in both World Wars, with troop tunnels and an ammunition railway
Back to the mainland....
....before some proper rain came in
Aberdour castle, Fife
Aberdour castle, Fife
Aberdour castle, Fife
Walled garden, Aberdour castle, Fife
St. Fillan’s church, Aberdour, Fife
Kellie castle, Fife
Raw gooseberries, Kellie castle
Falkland Palace, Fife
Falkland Palace, Drawing Room
Falkland Palace, Tapestry Corridor
Falkland Palace, The Chapel Royal
Our Lady of Ostrabrama, made from ammunition boxes and corned beef tins
A large game of draughts at Falkland Palace....
....which Muzette won
Burleigh castle, Perth & Kinross
Loch Leven ferry to Castle Island
Loch Leven castle, Perth & Kinross
Glentress, Borders
Glentress, Borders
Muzette reading, Muz Jr on the beer
Bacon, egg, Lorne sausage & clootie dumpling
You’ll need a chainsaw to cut through that
Glentress, Borders
Muz Jr hired an Orange Five....
....which is supposed to be good
Remember last year’s tour, ....
....Jr did six of the eight centres in the Borders area
....so he was ferried to Innerleithen to complete the set....
....and take some quite good shots on his phone – this of Innerleithen village with the Tweed in the foreground....
....while Muzette got some proper tuition in the Glentress forest
Meanwhile I went to the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, Traquair house....
Traquair House, The High Drawing Room
Traquair House, The Library
Traquair House, Drawing Room
Traquair House, Drawing Room
Traquair House, Chapel
Amazing
This is what 8 hours of mountain-biking does
Peebles, Borders
Peebles
After sampling many offerings including the renowned Anstruther fish bar in the Kingdom of Fife, best fish & chips were at Jim Jack’s in Peebles
....washed down with chilled wine and Brew Dog beer
That’s all for this trip, catch you next time
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Re: Team Muz Scotland Tour 2012
Cracking photos (as usual). Glad to see a few bottles of our local beer cropping up in some of the photos.
How did Jr find the Five?
Paul
How did Jr find the Five?
Paul
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He wants one
He certainly put it through places he would have bottled out on his own bike. He found Innerleithen tough but did the Glentress red route twice.
They set the suspension up for him according to his weight and he really enjoyed it. He was hoping to get a Yeti but they've sold all of those and only have the Oranges as demo bikes.
He even sidled up to Mrs Muz and asked if she'd buy him one if his exam results were good. Yeah right!!
BTW, no problem parking overnight at South Queensferry as long as there isn't a cruise liner due in, dates for which are clearly marked
And thanks for the hydration pack, 1 x Innerleithen red and 2 x Glentress red is tough work
He certainly put it through places he would have bottled out on his own bike. He found Innerleithen tough but did the Glentress red route twice.
They set the suspension up for him according to his weight and he really enjoyed it. He was hoping to get a Yeti but they've sold all of those and only have the Oranges as demo bikes.
He even sidled up to Mrs Muz and asked if she'd buy him one if his exam results were good. Yeah right!!
BTW, no problem parking overnight at South Queensferry as long as there isn't a cruise liner due in, dates for which are clearly marked
And thanks for the hydration pack, 1 x Innerleithen red and 2 x Glentress red is tough work
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Brilliant photo's Paul, your children are very lucky with your and Alison's enthusiasm for travelling our native isles
Jo
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Hi
Fantastic photos...it's almost like being there....however....I have seen picture 12 (fireplace in Craigside)...and I'm perturbed to see that there is trouble in paradise.
It seems that those perfect beings supporting the fireplace mantel are arguing, and paradise doesn't look any different to our miserable existance.....the pair each end of the mantel are having a right old tiff, as one is knee-ing the other in the NUTZ
Cheers
Helen
Fantastic photos...it's almost like being there....however....I have seen picture 12 (fireplace in Craigside)...and I'm perturbed to see that there is trouble in paradise.
It seems that those perfect beings supporting the fireplace mantel are arguing, and paradise doesn't look any different to our miserable existance.....the pair each end of the mantel are having a right old tiff, as one is knee-ing the other in the NUTZ
Cheers
Helen
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Ouch!! - Hadn't noticed that
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Hi
I see all things
Cheers
Helen
I see all things
Cheers
Helen
In the beginning there was nothing , then God said "Let there be Light".....There was still nothing , but ,by crikey, you could see it better.
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What no real ale from Traquair House's own brewery !!!!!
No photos of the famous Bear Gates of Traquair House that have been closed ever since Bonnie Prince Charlie rode through them !!!!!
I hate to say it Muz but you seem to be slipping a wee bit
Tony
No photos of the famous Bear Gates of Traquair House that have been closed ever since Bonnie Prince Charlie rode through them !!!!!
I hate to say it Muz but you seem to be slipping a wee bit
Tony
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Hi Tony, I did go into the brewery but most of it was out of bounds as they were brewing at the time.
As for the bear gates - - But I'll get them next time now that I know what and where they are - and it's easy enough to get to. Jr will want to go back to Glentress soon I'm sure
As for the bear gates - - But I'll get them next time now that I know what and where they are - and it's easy enough to get to. Jr will want to go back to Glentress soon I'm sure
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As the story goes, the Bear Gates was the original entrance to Traquair House. Bonnie Prince Charlie on his way down to Derby was the last person to pass through them. The Laird of Traquair, a strong supporter, vowed never to open the gates again untill Charlie passed through them as king of England and Scotland. As history tells us it never happened.
Tony
PS: It is going to be an expensive trip for you if you have to buy Muz Junior one of those full suspension bikes before you come. Pop in for a cuppa again next time. I am only 12 miles down the road from Innerleithen.
Tony
PS: It is going to be an expensive trip for you if you have to buy Muz Junior one of those full suspension bikes before you come. Pop in for a cuppa again next time. I am only 12 miles down the road from Innerleithen.
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Will do.
He can buy his own bike, have you seen how much those Orange Fives are?
The road from Innerleithen to Moffat was, erm, interesting!!
Muz
He can buy his own bike, have you seen how much those Orange Fives are?
The road from Innerleithen to Moffat was, erm, interesting!!
Muz
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Good education Tony. Or until a Stuart reigns again which isn't likely any time soon.
To follow on from Jo (Pixie) I hope they retain some of what they learn on these jaunts. Muzette is doing the Victorian age next term so Cragside was a good introduction. And there was plenty of history in the places we went - Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven castle and her dad, James V lived at Falkland Palace.
There can't be many kids of their age who have been to Iona, Inchcolm and Kells, for instance. You don't have to be religious, and we're not, but you can't fail to be in awe when you visit such places
To follow on from Jo (Pixie) I hope they retain some of what they learn on these jaunts. Muzette is doing the Victorian age next term so Cragside was a good introduction. And there was plenty of history in the places we went - Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned at Loch Leven castle and her dad, James V lived at Falkland Palace.
There can't be many kids of their age who have been to Iona, Inchcolm and Kells, for instance. You don't have to be religious, and we're not, but you can't fail to be in awe when you visit such places
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The section of the road in the Scottish Borders is fine. Its the section in Dumfries & Galloway that is falling appart. The tight wads in Dumfries & Galloway blame the damage on heavy lorries using it when the M74 was made a motorway down to the M6 for the damage and are trying to get the Scottish Government to pay for repairs even though the road is not classified as a trunk road.The road from Innerleithen to Moffat was, erm, interesting!!
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If there were more parents in this country like you it would be a million times a better place.
Your children are blessed and will look back in years to come on a brilliant childhood.
You two are [ i'm sure ] equally blessed and will never look back and think '' oh i wish i had done this with the kids ..... '
thanks for sharing.
Your children are blessed and will look back in years to come on a brilliant childhood.
You two are [ i'm sure ] equally blessed and will never look back and think '' oh i wish i had done this with the kids ..... '
thanks for sharing.
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Tonight, 7pm, BBC2, "Voyage to Iona". But only in Northern IrelandMuzorewa wrote:
The BBC were on the boat filming....
....look out in the near future for a documentary....
....about Colm, king of the Saints
It's in Gaelic with subtitles for the hard of hearing. Catch it on the iPlayer in case Muzette is running around in any of the footage