Scottish Bongo Bash (Lauder, Borders)

stuc · Post by **stuc** » Thu May 08, 2014 8:51 pm

Which one you gonna be in Tony? We'll see you in there when we get set up. Is there somewhere to get something to eat in Lauder.

MountainGoat · Post by **MountainGoat** » Thu May 08, 2014 9:48 pm

Sorry Stuc can't help you much there as I have never eaten out in Lauder but there does appear to be a chip shop called the Marmais according to the web.

However if you arrive at the junction between the A68 and the A6091 (Melrose Bye Pass) after 4pm you could take a short detour to Melrose. There is a good Chippy there Called the Melrose Abby run by two Arab brothers who are friends of mine (well I am a reasonably good customer of theirs). You can get more than just fish and chips there and have the option of eating in or out.

There is also a good chippy in Jedburgh right besides the Abbey just a few yards off your route.

The only shop that I know of in Lauder is the co-op which is at the opposite end of Lauder from the campsite. There is a petrol station attached to it.

Tony

PS we will try both pubs as they are only a few yards apart and right in the centre of Lauder. But only when we run out of tinnies.

Jim the Box · Post by **Jim the Box** » Fri May 09, 2014 2:17 am

Stu, the Pubs are pretty dismal, and if you need any shopping do it before 12 pm on Saturday because apart from the garage everything closes midday, nice campsite but Lauder it's self is not great, you will have to travel to get a decent pub like carfraemill or you may wish to visit a nice town like Peebles or Kelso. Have not used the local chippy for a while so I can,t say if it,s good or bad.
Hope to pop down to the bash some time on Saturday to say hello as I am about only 20 minutes away.

MountainGoat · Post by **MountainGoat** » Fri May 09, 2014 10:04 am

There is a proper pub in Melrose called The Ship, it is close to the Abbey and just a few yards away from the chippy. All the other bars in Melrose are parts of hotels. Melrose is only about 3 miles from Abbotsford House where Sir Walter Scott lived. Since the National Trust for Scotland took over running it following the death of the last family members living there a few years ago, millions have been spent on it to knock it back into shape. I guess that it will now cost a bit more to go there than it did last time I went.

http://www.melrose.bordernet.co.uk/abbotsford/

Tony

PS: The big supermarkets, Asda, Aldi and Tesco are all in Galashiels. But if travelling up the A7 from Carlisle, Hawick has Sainsburys and Morrisons. Sainsburys is right on the A7 and has a petrol station.

Jim the Box · Post by **Jim the Box** » Fri May 09, 2014 11:21 pm

Good call tony regarding the pub in Melrose, quite a nice wee town as well, as you say gala and Hawick are not bad for shops but are not exactly picturesque. Hope to see you tomorrow, pity the weather does not look too good, may improve for Sunday.

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Sat May 10, 2014 7:19 am

Hope you all have a great time at the Lauder bash and maybe the weather will be kind to you all.seams like most of the uk weather isn't great this weekend.hoped to visit but not looking good due to family matters but all the best to you all!

Post by **Muzorewa** » Sun May 11, 2014 5:44 pm

A nice weekend north of the border – weather not as bad as forecast or as bad as in Wales a fortnight ago so all-in-all not a bad result. It was good to see some new faces together with a lot of familiar ones too. A few photos from us….

There’s something wrong here

Rain, so time to light the barbie inside the awning, which nearly went up in flames too

Delicately grilled pork loin steaks – ¡delicioso!

The Leaderfoot viaduct over the Tweed on the now disused Berwickshire Railway, built in the late 19th century

Stonework detail on the old road bridge

Duns castle, Berwickshire

Breakfast at Giacopazzi’s in Eyemouth, Berwickshire. Well they do open at 9am….

….so it’s your duty to have fish & chips

Or freshly caught haggis

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Sun May 11, 2014 6:06 pm

Wished I could've made it but daughter still hanging on to baby hopefull of new arrival in next few hours.sorry stuc didn't get to see your reverse camera setup!
Nice pics again muzz
Hope you've not smuggled any haggis over the border!

stuc · Post by **stuc** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:50 pm

Heres some pics from the weekend, really enjoyed it nice relaxing meet, good bunch of folks to chat with, thanks to Ian for organising.

Crossing the Border, no need for passports-yet

The bright lights of Lauder

Kitchen tent from Big Bear being put to good use, thanks Phil.

Curry for tea mmmmm!

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:13 pm

Good photos stuc.weather was kind after all considering the rest of Britain had mixed weekends weather

stuc · Post by **stuc** » Mon May 12, 2014 9:25 pm

Thanks Gordon, pity you didn't get over. Any sign of the bairn yet?

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Tue May 13, 2014 5:09 am

Yeah baby boy@10.45hrs sunday night
Harry alastair gordon
4,10lbs both doing good
Wee belter thanks

stuc · Post by **stuc** » Tue May 13, 2014 12:25 pm

Congratulations!

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Tue May 13, 2014 9:59 pm

Cheers stuc thanks vm
As I said he's a belter

Jim the Box · Post by **Jim the Box** » Thu May 15, 2014 11:09 pm

Congratulations Gordon, 2 things to show off now, the wee man and the hymer

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