Driving to Stirling: Motorways, Farm Shops, Castles and Ice Cream Parlours

It was a full day of driving – with almost 400 miles to cover. I broke the journey up with several stops – This was really good as it made the day really enjoyable. Somehow, the worst traffic I had all day was at Birdlip on the A417, before I’d even left Gloucestershire! Continue reading

Spring Sunshine

As I write this evening I am half way to Scotland. I’ve picked the right week….warm and Sunny, as my cousin Victoria told me this week “go quickly for this once in a decade phenomenon in Scotland”. I’m staying tonight in a hotel just off the M6, about 10 mins drive from Lancaster City Centre. Continue reading