Orraloon Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That's ma tea oot, sorry. Have you ever been to that restaurant in Lanzarote where they cook your tea inside the volcano? It's pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Arran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Arran Ticks all the boxes (Scotland in miniature cliche...). Disgrace what the council allowed to happen in Kildonan though; pretty much ruined the place with unsympathetic developments. After that Inveraray, Kyle of Lochalsh or D&G. All the best places are in the west . Edited February 19, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goozay Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) ArranArran's a good shout.Its own produce is quality - the cheese, meat and fish in particular but its also got its own distillery and brewery. Neolithic standing stones, Goat Fell and Tibetan retreats! Not many pubs outside Brodick mind you. Tobermory would be a good shout if you went to the smaller islands off Mull on day trips like Iona and Staffa. Edited February 19, 2015 by Goozay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Arran's a good shout. Its own produce is quality - the cheese, meat and fish in particular but its also got its own distillery and brewery. Neolithic standing stones, Goat Fell and Tibetan retreats! Not many pubs outside Brodick mind you. Tobermory would be a good shout if you went to the smaller islands off Mull on day trips like Iona and Staffa. Not many in Brodick, and they're pish. I vowed never to return to Mac's Bar. The main boozer in Lamlash is the best (at least it used to be...). Following the ruination of Kildonan I'd now stay in Lamlash or Whiting Bay - there's a cracking inland walk (using forestry tracks) from Whiting Bay to Lagg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Not many in Brodick, and they're pish. I vowed never to return to Mac's Bar. The main boozer in Lamlash is the best (at least it used to be...). Following the ruination of Kildonan I'd now stay in Lamlash or Whiting Bay - there's a cracking inland walk (using forestry tracks) from Whiting Bay to Lagg. Macks is shut. I usually head round to Lamlash. We play Lamlash every May. First ferry, round then lunch and beers in the clubhouse then head down to sit outside Drift Inn. They've got a decent selection of beers now. St Mungo on draft for starters. Been brilliant weather last 5 years so due a shiter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Zeppelin Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Have you ever been to that restaurant in Lanzarote where they cook your tea inside the volcano? It's pretty impressive. Many years ago, yes, John Major played guitar there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Macks is shut. I usually head round to Lamlash. We play Lamlash every May. First ferry, round then lunch and beers in the clubhouse then head down to sit outside Drift Inn. They've got a decent selection of beers now. St Mungo on draft for starters. Been brilliant weather last 5 years so due a shiter! Deservedly so if my last visit was anything to go by - zero customer care. The Drift Inn was the one I was thinking of, but couldn't remember the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Have you ever been to that restaurant in Lanzarote where they cook your tea inside the volcano? It's pretty impressive. Didnt stay for dinner, but visited it. mental how they can set fire to brushwood from the heat in the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Macks is shut. I usually head round to Lamlash. We play Lamlash every May. First ferry, round then lunch and beers in the clubhouse then head down to sit outside Drift Inn. They've got a decent selection of beers now. St Mungo on draft for starters. Been brilliant weather last 5 years so due a shiter! Is there still a pub in Whiting Bay? Spent a cracking week as a teenager at the Youth Hostel there. The disco on the Friday night was jumping and when word got round we were from Edinburgh, the local neds all wanted a fight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Is there still a pub in Whiting Bay? Spent a cracking week as a teenager at the Youth Hostel there. The disco on the Friday night was jumping and when word got round we were from Edinburgh, the local neds all wanted a fight.. Nah. No pubs in Whiting Bay. Golf club/Bowling Club and that's it. Couple in Lamlash, couple in Brodick etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Deservedly so if my last visit was anything to go by - zero customer care. The Drift Inn was the one I was thinking of, but couldn't remember the name! Yip. Usually inhabited by wanks just off boat too if weather's nice. I much prefer Lamlash. Fiddlers, The Douglas Hotel and the wee boozer at foot of Goatfell are only three boozers in Brodick I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 There used to be a place in Lamlash (?) called "Middletons's"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 There used to be a place in Lamlash (?) called "Middletons's"?It has gone upmarket and is now The Duchess of Cambridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It has gone upmarket and is now The Duchess of Cambridge. Hûn owned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yip. Usually inhabited by wanks just off boat too if weather's nice. I much prefer Lamlash. Fiddlers, The Douglas Hotel and the wee boozer at foot of Goatfell are only three boozers in Brodick I think. The Wineport??? I used to work for their other bar The Brodick Bar. Boss wasnt the best guy in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Aviemore. Loads to do during the day whether it be walking, climbing or something more adventurous like zip-lining or the many other sports around the area. At least half a dozen bars, music every night in The Cairngorm Hotel which is also a great spot to stay with fantastic food. Just a 45 minute drive to Inverness and likewise to distilleries such as Dalwhinnie, Glenlivet & Glenfiddich. Sunday lunch on the Steam train to Boat of Garten is a nice relaxing way to top off a great weekend. You's would have a blast!!! Oh & you might bump into Spud the Piper....... or me singing in the Cairngorm Aviemore is a good callOr coylumbridge Hilton there is decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broono83 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks guys have booked up for Skye, maybe stop at Fort William en route. Will look back at this in future for inspiration! Aviemore, Inveraray and Arran all on the to do list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'd keep driving when you hit Fort William - it doesn't have much to recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 From your list Skye is a must and there's actually a 3 night deal going at the Skeabost Country House hotel near Portree that I can highly recommend. I did this deal last year and it was a fecking bargain. https://www.livingsocial.com/escapes/1363206-isle-of-skye-country-house-hotel?afsrc=1&city_id=69-glasgow&city_name=Glasgow&cvosrc=email.blast.digest_escapesukie&msdc_id=69-glasgow&utm_campaign=digest_escapesukie&utm_medium=email&utm_source=blast# Couldn't agree more. Skye is magic. It's a bit sparse on the social side but if yer into a bit of stoatin about there is so much to enjoy there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Couldn't agree more. Skye is magic. It's a bit sparse on the social side but if yer into a bit of stoatin about there is so much to enjoy there! It's nae really. The wonderful Art Cormack has a great wee music shop (Eisd), and there's ay something happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 They are only fecking Buzzards!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Skye, Skye or Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Eddie Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Have you ever been to that restaurant in Lanzarote where they cook your tea inside the volcano? It's pretty impressive. Agree now that's proper under floor heating. Regarding having a break in Scotland i go and stay in the Glenbeag cottages in the Spittal Of Glenshee a couple of miles from the ski resort. Total chill out time with the nearest shop being in Breamar about 15 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Sorry to hijack the thread.... I'm going to Aviemore for a long weekend in May with my mates, anyone recommend anything to do while we're there? Or any pubs we should be frequenting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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