16 June 2011

Scotland ................ again!

Upon their arrival at the cottage in Scotland - two members of the Top Lodge Team have fun in the garden!


Oh dear! Is it the fresh Scottish air or water that affected them?

 A morning walk to the nearest village 3.5 miles away!
 The dogs enjoyed the walk
 Denby's first long walk - he did very well with a rest half way!
 Still had energy to play with his pal Erin!
Kes looking on - just arrived back home and still playing!
Karen and Kath had travelled to Scotland to compete - sadly the venue wasn't bright enough for photos - but great news as Kes Qualified in Freestyle for the Crufts 2012 Semi Final and Kath had two 3rd places with Spice.
 A trip to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia on one day after the competition.  This is the Captain's Cabin.
 And where he "entertained" his staff
The Greyhound Racing Yacht

 The Queen's Bedroom
The Duke's Bedroom

Time to enjoy tea in the beautiful tea rooms.
 Oh yummy!!!!   A "telephone" is given to each visitor - as you progress around the ship, it gives a running commentary!  Very useful.
 The Dining Room - the commentary gave the names of all the dignitaries who had eaten here!
 Even room for a Baby Grand Piano.
 The beautiful Sitting Room
 The Staff Quarters!
 No one serving at this bar any more.
 The Medical Area - with operating table
 And a visit round the Laundry.  This was fascinating!
 The Royal Barge used to take the Queen and her family on to land.
 Britannia's pristine Engine Room.  So clean and this is how it was always kept!

 And the staff washroom - 19 basins, 10 showers for 150 sailors!
 Better weather and another good walk.
The final walk after a relaxing stay in Scotland

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