We've been on holiday and had a fantastic time. It went too fast as per usual and as much as we love being at home, we do like being away.
We have been to Perth, Scotland and stayed in a lovely cottage at Scone (pronounced Scoon) for a week. This cottage is a little gem and we will certainly return. Here's what we did.
Friday - set off at midday. We took Imogen out of school early and hot footed up to the cottage. Unfortunately, Imogen was feeling pretty lousy on the way up. Didn't stop her watching 2 dvd's on the way though. When we arrived at tea time, she had a temperature and really felt sorry for herself. Anyway, we dosed her up on medicine, put her to bed and crossed our fingers.
Saturday - Bloody marvelous is that Mediced Nurofen cocktail.. Imogen was much better, although she was a bit snotty but felt loads better. Didn't do much this day but had to go and do some grocery shopping at Tesco for the week. We then went in to Perth and had a coffee and did some shopping.
Sunday - By Sunday, Imogen was still feeling better but had lost her voice. Blissful to Mummy and Daddy. Sounded a bit Mariella Frostrup whispering. Any road, we went to Noah's Ark in Perth. We went here a couple of years ago when we stayed at Auchterarder. Basically it has 10 pin bowling, Karting and soft play area. The soft play area was under refurbishment but there was still enough to do. I (Daddy) won the bowling (twice). Imogen was second twice. I think Mummy was putting some in the gutter deliberately. Me, well I'm in it to win it! It's no good for children, they need to realise that it not the winning...
Then Imogen donned her helmet and was co driver having two goes in the karts. Later that evening we went to The Wheel Inn in Scone and had a lovely meal. Recommended if people have found this blog by searching for it.
Monday - We went to The falls of Dochart, Killin. This is about 40 miles west of Perth. We went to meet Mickey, Simon and their kiddies Ella and Joel. They were staying 40 miles north of there and agreed to meet up for dinner. Another recommendation is Killin Hotel where we found a cosy bar and had a big meal. I think we all plumped for fat dude burgers, very good value. There was a great big log fire with young lass hogging it on her tod. So I said, "I'm sorry dear, I'm gonna have to move you". This was tongue in cheek, with a smile on my face. The female smiled and agreed to move. Then Linz pepped up and said she couldn't do that. So I said, "No no it's Ok, was only joking". Now me, I would happily have turfed her out if she had insisted. 5 mins later she was gone of her own accord and in jumps another couple (drat it).
The phone is his Dad's by the way.
Tuesday - We went to watch Yogi Bear at the pictures in Perth. Seemingly this had bad reviews, but it wasn't that bad. If you've ever seen the Garfield movies, it's the same sort of juvenile silliness. Imogen liked it so it was fine. We then took her to the local museum in Perth. We thought Imogen would not take to it but as it was lousy weather had to do something. As it happens, she was quite inquisitive into 600 year old dead bodies that were dug up locally. It was in that museum that she asked, "Where do babies come from... how do you get them?" Erm, Kent!!??
Wednesday - Nice day. Grey weather again. We went to Dundee. Firstly we went to Pirates Adventure. The usual sort of indoor play area and a cafe for Mums and dad's to drink coffee and read a mag. We actually got lost on the way there. The sat nav was right but we weren't paying attention. We pulled up next to an older dude and asked him the way. I think he said something like this. "Y g dn the rd, up t ye trfc lts, tk a rt tn, o rndabt (....yada yada yada...) y shd fnd it nr th pst ofc". Except his directions went on for 2 mins. Me and Linz looked at each other, laughed and still didn't have a clue where to go but went in the general direction he pointed. Mind you, if
he'd of come down our neck o't woods he too may struggle. What he should have said was, "Ya go down t' roared, up to t' traffic lights, tek a right turn, o'er roundabart, ya should find it neart porst office".After we spent a couple of hours, we went to Dundee Ice arena. This wasn't Imogen's first skating experience. We were quite amazed just how well she did. She eventually managed to stay standing and propel herself. We were most impressed. Linz is a pretty good skater from her youth spent living in Blackpool and possibly Imogen will giver a run for her money. She has said she wants to go again to Blackpool or Blackburn rink and get her own skates.
To top the day off, we headed into Dundee and had tea at (another recommendation) Jimmy Chung's. This was a big all you can eat Chinese restaurant. Bargain at £8.99 per person and £4.49 for kids. Very easy to over indulge - as we perhaps did.
Thursday - This was to be our last full day :-( . In the morning we had a walk along the river near to our cottage where we played Pooh sticks. This turned out to be good exercise as we followed a stick for about 1/4 of a mile. Imogen was quite upset when it went over a waterfall, never to be seen again.
In the afternoon we went to Perth Leisure pool. This was another haunt from a couple of years ago. Imogen remembered it because she went down a small slide and stubbed her toe. Guess what? Same slide, got to the bottom, stubbed her feet, shot forward and cut her finger. More tears, never to go on again. However, she dared to go on the long water shoot twice on our laps.
Friday - Double :-( Still, if you don't go home, you can't go on holiday again.
Holiday cottages in Perth Scotland- Glebe Cottage, Scone, Perth
For booking - Dr H. Cameron 01738 551268
