Museums/Points of Interest

[Pacman1903]

Any recommendations in the area.

I went to the Maritme Museum today which made me think i should take in some more round about.

Theres the Gordon Highlanders and i fancy the Speyside Cooperage too but any other ideas would be appreciated

[Disco Buc]

Have a look for some of this ..

http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art557105-gaulcross-hoard-aberdeen-scotland-metal-detecting

[Disco Buc]

This is good .


http://www.scotsman.com/heritage/people-places/look-up-aberdeen-five-hidden-monuments-of-the-granite-city-1-4020933

[mondo_notion]

Not exactly in the area but what about Scotlands nuclear bunker? It's down the Crail way I think.

Anyone been?

[Pacman1903]

Not exactly in the area but what about Scotlands nuclear bunker? It's down the Crail way I think.

Anyone been?

I went when i was a nipper. Kind of thing id like. Good shout min

[Pacman1903]

This is good .


http://www.scotsman.com/heritage/people-places/look-up-aberdeen-five-hidden-monuments-of-the-granite-city-1-4020933

Cheers Buc. Maybe we could get that coffee at the Highlanders

I did enjoy the Maritime. But it is filled out with models of ships. But its free and worth it. It alsl explains street names though

The Piper Alpha stuff is sad. The fact it was all found 20+ years later is mad

[vasilyrats86]

Not exactly in the area but what about Scotlands nuclear bunker? It's down the Crail way I think.

Anyone been?

Aye been down a look there tae interesting place just near Crail and St Andrews On Sea.

Transport Museum in weedgieland is braw tae

[wester_ross_don]

Any recommendations in the area.

I went to the Maritme Museum today which made me think i should take in some more round about.

Theres the Gordon Highlanders and i fancy the Speyside Cooperage too but any other ideas would be appreciated

Nae quite yer neck of the woods but the flight museum at East Fortune (quite a bit) outside Edinburgh is very good.

[Pacman1903]

Nae many folks neck of the woods but i just went to the Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset. By far the greatest museum ive ever set foot in

Hundreds of tanks. From an original "little willie" through to your modern day stuff like M1s being used in the middle east. Loved seing all the WW1 and WW2 tanks. Panzers especially

[Pacman1903]

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Hadn't been here since I was very young so don't really remember it. Great place and definitely one of my favourites in our neck of the woods. Needless to say the wee man loved legging it round the gardens. Kildrummy Castle oot the back of Alford

[ILikeJam]

Have you tried the transport museum in Alford? I mind loving that place when I was a kid.

Not in the area, but take the loon to the National Museum in Edinburgh - you'll both absolutely love it. I went to school just outside Edinburgh and there was a trip there every year and I've always loved it there. Had my 3 & 5 year olds there in December for the first time and we were back at the beginning of February as they went on about it so much.

A wee trip on the train to Dundee to see Discovery and the science museum was another winner. Both brilliant places for the kids.

[Feck_the_Huns]

Nae quite yer neck of the woods but the flight museum at East Fortune (quite a bit) outside Edinburgh is very good.

Sure is, been there twice with my two. About 3 or 4 miles south of North Berwick, on the East Lothian area.

Looking for something to do in Glasgow this sunday morning, before we head up the road, as part of semi-final weekend. Done the Riverside Museum and the Science Centre, already. Any other decent places to go, for kids?

[Pacman1903]

Kelvingrove museum is good FTH

ILJ he loves the transport museum. So do i actually. Its a saved for a rainy day affair

National Museum is a good shout as my folks are on about heading to Edinburgh with the wee man and me when im back from offshore next trip

[Disco Buc]

It's sad they never kept some older properties in Kings Crescent old Aberdeen for example my Gran lived in a detached block next to the railway line with a big garden.

She had two rooms at the top one was a living room bedroom and the other across the landing was a kitchen dinning area .

No heating just coal fires no hot water tank just two electric geezers over the kitchen sink.

Down stairs was a toilet shared by around 10 people in the various flats. Outside there was washing facilities in a boiler room where you'd heat up water to hand wash the clothes then stick them through a wringer ..
Imagine that .

This historic building of how we used to live was knocked down in the mid 70s own by the council.

That building would have been superb education for the kids growing up today on how life was.

My Gran moved to Jute street which for the first time she had not only an indoor toilet but a bath as well .

But she didn't want to move she was happy living in Kings Crescent.

Would love to see how Aberdeen's working classes used to live and that would indeed be fantastic memories for not only myself but others too.

[mondo_notion]

How's the weather in Spain Buc?

[Disco Buc]

How's the weather in Spain Buc?

Not too hot more on the airish with a rather cooling wind Mondo

Hopefully it's going to warm up by the weekend ..
The locals are moaning about it .

[mondo_notion]

Not too hot more on the airish with a rather cooling wind Mondo

Hopefully it's going to warm up by the weekend ..
The locals are moaning about it .

I'm in Alicante at the moment. Went to pick up my winnings earlier. Ended up I was due a bitty more than I thought. Which was nice. Was quite breezy and chilly when I entered the casino. An hour later I came out and it was beautiful. At the airport now ready to come home for the big game tomorrow.

Enjoy your time away buc.

[Pacman1903]

I'm in Alicante at the moment. Went to pick up my winnings earlier
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Pump it in to become an aberDoNkey.

Fits the big game Lochee Utd v Auchinleck Talbot. Should be a cracker

[Disco Buc]

I'm in Alicante at the moment. Went to pick up my winnings earlier. Ended up I was due a bitty more than I thought. Which was nice. Was quite breezy and chilly when I entered the casino. An hour later I came out and it was beautiful. At the airport now ready to come home for the big game tomorrow.

Enjoy your time away buc.

Nice one Mondo especially a we top up bonus.

Aye enjoying my we break the now.
Enjoy spending your winnings I'm sure Mrs Mondo will indeed enjoy in the sharing of it a!so.

[Aldo1983]

I'm in Alicante at the moment. Went to pick up my winnings earlier. Ended up I was due a bitty more than I thought. Which was nice. Was quite breezy and chilly when I entered the casino. An hour later I came out and it was beautiful. At the airport now ready to come home for the big game tomorrow.

Enjoy your time away buc.

I always imagined Alicante to be like Benidorm. I was very impressed when I ended up there. Great food and bars. Beautiful little city centre. Drove up to Valencia to go to a particular restaurant only to find it just closing.

[mondo_notion]

Pump it in to become an aberDoNkey.

Fits the big game Lochee Utd v Auchinleck Talbot. Should be a cracker

Nah min get with the script. We've got tottenham of the hot spurs v abu dhabi city in the super saturday soccer try outs.

Wee game in Glasgow as well I think.

Thinking of becoming a DNAkey, doubt very much if I will be renewing my season ticket next season so will have to keep loyalty points topped up.


I always imagined Alicante to be like Benidorm. I was very impressed when I ended up there. Great food and bars. Beautiful little city centre. Drove up to Valencia to go to a particular restaurant only to find it just closing.

It's a nice place. As soon as I have had my gall bladder removed I'm making a point of climbing up to that castle way up above the marina. Looks amazing.

[Skacel]

Nuart is back in Aberdeen for its second year. A couple of my favourites:

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The second picture is done by a guy called Ernest Zacharevic, he has done a lot of street art in Penang, Malaysia.

Personally, I think this is so cool for the city.

[Jupiter]

It's an unusually imaginative thing for Aberdeen. Stuff like that doesn't normally happen here.

[Feck_the_Huns]

Ended up going to the Scottish Street Schools Museum on Scotland Rd yesterday, was worth it, enjoyed it.

[JIMBO_86]

would be good to see Aberdeen /North east having our own kind of Banksy, you know unauthorised and controversial stuff popping up in the middle of the night, to be found the next day by a good heid scratching auld mannie.

[ILikeJam]

Forgot to mention before...

The steam railway at Bo'ness is well worth a visit with the kids. Went there as a kid on a primary school trip and always wanted to go back again. Took my kids last year and went on the train along the line and back with afternoon tea on a rare sunny day - fine!

There's also a big indoor museum with loads of different engines/carriages to clamber over.

Surprisingly decent place well worth supporting.

[Pacman1903]

I forgot to say. When I was home I went to the Gordon Highlanders museum. I enjoyed it. Loved the armoury part. I also noticed on the wall of the War Memorials pictures the Meldrum one was missing. There was an email address to send any you noticed were missing. So on my way home I stopped at the Meldrum een and sent the photo through as im a geek. It will have "Picture supplied byPacman1903s real name" under it. My good deed.

I also got a bitching peppermint slice after to, and spent a fortune on books

Worth a visit

[mondo_notion]

I forgot to say. When I was home I went to the Gordon Highlanders museum. I enjoyed it. Loved the armoury part. I also noticed on the wall of the War Memorials pictures the Meldrum one was missing. There was an email address to send any you noticed were missing. So on my way home I stopped at the Meldrum een and sent the photo through as im a geek. It will have "Picture supplied byPacman1903s real name" under it. My good deed.

I also got a bitching peppermint slice after to, and spent a fortune on books

Worth a visit

Where's the meldrum one? The top kirk?

[vasilyrats86]

I forgot to say. When I was home I went to the Gordon Highlanders museum. I enjoyed it. Loved the armoury part. I also noticed on the wall of the War Memorials pictures the Meldrum one was missing. There was an email address to send any you noticed were missing. So on my way home I stopped at the Meldrum een and sent the photo through as im a geek. It will have "Picture supplied byPacman1903s real name" under it. My good deed.

I also got a bitching peppermint slice after to, and spent a fortune on books

Worth a visit

Good one Pacmin

People like you keep these places gaun, I hate it when folk who live in an area dinnae ken whats on thur doorstep.

Cannae beat a peppermint slice an all.

[ILikeJam]

I photograph weddings for a living and can confirm the staff and peppermint slices are affa fine at the Gordon Highlanders - a great cause and somewhere that should be compulsory for local schools to visit. Nice wee gardens out the back to sit on a nice day and ponder life's little nuances.

Worth tying in with a wee wander round Johnston Gardens just a few yards away. One of my favourite spots in Aberdeen.

[mondo_notion]

A nice cup of tea is surely a must have when attempting a peppermint slice as they can get a bit sweet and sickly.

[Pacman1903]

These peppermint slices are different as its nae a biscuit base. Its more spongy.

As I said-bitchin

Went down a treat with a black coffee

[Pacman1903]

Peterhead Prison is next. Home in a week in a bit so ill get up soon

[donsdaft]

Nuart is back in Aberdeen for its second year. A couple of my favourites:

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Personally, I think this is so cool for the city.




That's my first flat
Although they were just painting the country ways mural then.
New dormer windows, nae so new now, they're falling to bits.
2 attic rooms, no toilet, no hot water ( no water at all in the winter)
Mice
F'uckin bliss it was. 1977

[Pacman1903]

We really are spoilt we come from such a beautiful country with infinite history

Today me and wee me went up Aberlour/Dufftown way.

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Speyside Cooperage was good and every member of staff we spoke to were affa affa nice. Decent wee tour as well. The whisky ice cream I had was a delight

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From there it was to seek out Linn Falls. Nature can really make some beautiful sights and that is one. (There is a waterfall in that pic, trust me)

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Then on to Balvennie Castle. Awesome day for it

I love Scotland

Now to fire up the barby

[Pacman1903]

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Took Pac Jnr to the Falconry Centre oot the back of Huntly today. Cracking day out. Really interesting to hear about the birds and see the Falconers love for his job. I also got the glove on and was playing about with a Bengal Eagle Owl. Seeing the Falcon during the demonstration was incredible. It decided it was going to attack a crow. The speed it went at was unreal. It was ace day

A special mention the bird in the photo. One of the most beautiful and majestic animals I have ever seen. That is Zelda, shes a Steller Sea Eagle. The biggest eagle species there is. A wingspan of ten foot. Its a shame there is nothing in the pic as a comparator to show how immense she is. An incredible beast

[Pacman1903]

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Bigged up on twitter by the man the legend himself

[Pacman1903]

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Went to the Falls of Feugh today and wandering round the area. Bonnie day for it

[donsdaft]

A wee bit early for the salmon weren't you?

Did you see any?

[Pacman1903]

Nah min. Was just wandering in the Banchory area with the wee man. Good day oot. Picnic, wandering, ice cream and funcy beers fae the shop and chucking stones in the river. Awesome

[sheepcrooky]

Nah min. Was just wandering in the Banchory area with the wee man. Good day oot. Picnic, wandering, ice cream and funcy beers fae the shop and chucking stones in the river. Awesome

Just been for a walk round Riverside Drive from Bridge Of Dee/Duthie Park/Kincorth. Michty me, the River Dee is almost dry at that part. A good pair of wellies and you could cross no bother. Never ever seen it that low. Sorry, nae pics.

[Pacman1903]

Just been for a walk round Riverside Drive from Bridge Of Dee/Duthie Park/Kincorth. Michty me, the River Dee is almost dry at that part. A good pair of wellies and you could cross no bother. Never ever seen it that low. Sorry, nae pics.

I was looking at it from the brig just after the Banchory Lodge and its about half as wide as it should be

[donsdaft]

Was Sandy there to sell you some of his fancy beers?

It's been staff the last few times I've looked in by.

Good lad Sandy.........for a Hearts fan that is.

[Pacman1903]

Was Sandy there to sell you some of his fancy beers?

It's been staff the last few times I've looked in by.

Good lad Sandy.........for a Hearts fan that is.

Nah it was a girl(quite hot too). Decent shop.

[its_a_goal]

A few goodies from the last couple of years.

Dunrobin Castle near Golspie. Stunning views. Lovely gardens.

The funicular railway near Aviemore. Very accessible which is a must for me. The views from up top are spectacular.

Scottish Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. I could have stayed in there all day .

Hop on hop off bus tour in Edinburgh. If you're visiting the city, do this early on. It gives a great guide to the many many places of interest in the city and you can then decide which of these to visit and which to miss.

[Pacman1903]

I went to the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Living in Coatbridge yesterday. A museum of the industry in the area throughout the years

Decent place that and is free to get in/donate if you want. I enjoyed it and it was good to see all the old machinery from lathes to cars to trains to boats. Some decent wee displays too. There is a fitba one, a war one, I also liked the Dentistry one. *******s to getting your teeth oot back in the day.

There is the old coal exhibit too which shows you old houses in pit towns through the ages and has a sweetie shop in it where wine gums were purchased for Cliftonhill


Decent (huge)cup of coffee and fine piece in the cafe too

I would go if you are near. Nice wee place

[Aldo1983]

I went to the Summerlee Museum of Industrial Living in Coatbridge yesterday. A museum of the industry in the area throughout the years

Decent place that and is free to get in/donate if you want. I enjoyed it and it was good to see all the old machinery from lathes to cars to trains to boats. Some decent wee displays too. There is a fitba one, a war one, I also liked the Dentistry one. *******s to getting your teeth oot back in the day.

There is the old coal exhibit too which shows you old houses in pit towns through the ages and has a sweetie shop in it where wine gums were purchased for Cliftonhill


Decent (huge)cup of coffee and fine piece in the cafe too

I would go if you are near. Nice wee place

It used to be absolutely pish until they had a bit facelift about 15yrs ago. Do they still have the football top that's like a small boys?

[Pacman1903]

It used to be absolutely pish until they had a bit facelift about 15yrs ago. Do they still have the football top that's like a small boys?

10m revamp it was.

There is no shirt but there is a homemade knitted Motherwell jumper for a kid. Some decent things in the fitba display.

[Aldo1983]

10m revamp it was.

There is no shirt but there is a homemade knitted Motherwell jumper for a kid. Some decent things in the fitba display.

There used to be a football top worn by someone from that area during the wembley wizards game. It looked like my maw had washed it.

[Pacman1903]

Anyone been to World of Wings near Cumbernauld. Be in the area tommorow and need something to do in the morning. Noticed it, looks ok for the wee man and i like big bad ass evil birds. Trip advisor says its good but wouldnt mind personal opinions

[Pacman1903]

World of Wings turned out to be really good.

Got there in time for the show which was really informative. The girl knew her stuff, they flew a kestrel (who knew there vision is like ultraviolet light so the can pick up piss trails), Snowy owl, Bateleur Eagle(he was a beauty), Buzzard among others. Learned a good bit.

There is also a condor there which is away to be bread. She was bigger than Pac Jnr. A fair bloody beast. But there must be thirty species.

I always find birds of prey to be majestic and beautiful animals (apart from the Turkey Vulture as it has a scrotum for a face)

If you are near Cumbernauld. Give it a go. If I find myself at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy or someone in that neck id go back

Its a good 2 1/2 hours to see the show and look at the birds. For 11 quid for the two of us which I thought was a bargain. The café have a good lentil soup on and a bacon and lorne bap which was bloody good too


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Balls of steel does Pac Jnr, as others dived for cover as this beauty (Bateleur Eagle) landed in the viewing gallery, he just stood amazed saying "coooooooooooooooooooool"

[Pacman1903]

I was at the Scottish Owl Centre at Polkemmet Country Park today. Its f@cking great. More owls there than anywhere in the world. 150 they said. All species. Quality way to spend a couple of hours.

Its a breeding place too so all species are in couples. So nobodies lonely.

Some stunning creatures there. If you are ever stuck for something to do in the Livi/Bathgate area with the geets id recommend it

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Heres a burrowing owl thinking its a flamingo

[Aldo1983]

Were you on a date Packers?

I know a cracking owl sanctuary.

[Pacman1903]

Were you on a date Packers?

I know a cracking owl sanctuary.

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Father/Son fitba day oot date. Nae with a skeeb

[Pacman1903]

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Away down to Blyth today. The morning stop is Bamburgh Castle. Cracking place. Great views. Only half way round it and been here two hours. If you are in the area definatley worth a stop. Its ace when you drive in Bamburgh and this immense building dominates your sight line. Quite an immense sight

You can see Lindesfarne from here too. That will have to wait for another day

[Pacman1903]

Took the wee dude down to St Andrews yesterday. Hadnt been there since i was a nipper, lunch, the aquarium, the castle, the cathedral, a wander then a fine piece. Cracking day oot in a lovely toon

[Devanha Red]

Highest bench atop the broadhill. Could sit there for hours. The forestisation (and the posh flats behind it) has detracted from the experience somewhat but still nowhere quite like it in the world.

A truly magical place.

[Pacman1903]

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To avoid the makey uppy old firm game on sunday i took the wee man for a wander at Edzell Castle. Lovely place that. Never been before. A hidden gem. The renaissance garden is cool. (for some reason this sight wont let me upload my good photos)

[mondo_notion]

Done any of the Scottish history places like the Wallace monument, Bannockburn, Stirling castle etc? Thinking of going off in the van for a week ending up at Pittodrie for the hibs game wouldn't mind getting a few of these places in on the way.

Anyone been? I need parking and places that don't involve too far a walk.

[Pacman1903]

Done any of the Scottish history places like the Wallace monument, Bannockburn, Stirling castle etc? Thinking of going off in the van for a week ending up at Pittodrie for the hibs game wouldn't mind getting a few of these places in on the way.

Anyone been? I need parking and places that don't involve too far a walk.

Don't got to the Wallace Monument if you dinna want a walk

[mondo_notion]

Don't got to the Wallace Monument if you dinna want a walk

Is it suitable for a push bike?

[Pacman1903]

Aye there is a road to the monument. Uphill.

[Devanha Red]

Done any of the Scottish history places like the Wallace monument, Bannockburn, Stirling castle etc? Thinking of going off in the van for a week ending up at Pittodrie for the hibs game wouldn't mind getting a few of these places in on the way.

Anyone been? I need parking and places that don't involve too far a walk.

Don't bother. It's **** and they charge you cash to climb it. You can see it for free from several vantage points around the town.

[Devanha Red]

PS. About the only interesting thing in Stirling (a dismal wee town) is the Peaky Blinders boozer.

[mondo_notion]

Aye there is a road to the monument. Uphill.

Took the shuttle bus. Glad I visited, worth it for the views alone. Managed not to buy a replica William Wallace sword for £299.

Tactics wise I probably would have let a few more English cross the rickety old bridge before steaming in to cut them up but maybe I'm being picky.

Stirling Castle is worth a toddle round, great big car park where they let buses park but no motorhomes for some reason. The park and ride gets you up to a reasonable walking distance though.

The site on the Battle of Bannockburn is ok for a short visit. Nice latte and a millionaires shortbread.

Fun fact: Robert the Bruce defeated the Earl of Buchan at the Battle of Inverurie which took place at the summit of Barra Hill (Oldmeldrum) they had a bit of beef as it was the Earls cousin, John Comyn that the Bruce murdered in 1289 as he felt threatened by his claim to the throne.

The Earl got battered all over the shop and ran away to hide in England. Sounds like a right tw*t.

[Pacman1903]

Was the Battle of Inverurie the same battle as the Battle of Barra.?

Did you do the virtual tour at Bannockburn

[Devanha Red]

Was the Battle of Inverurie the same battle as the Battle of Barra.?

Did you do the virtual tour at Bannockburn

Accorduyng to a quick Google search aye it is. I've never heard of either. I had heard of the Battle of Harlaw. Which is also pretty close to Inverurie. On the way to Pitcaple if my childhood memories aren't letting me down.

[mondo_notion]

Was the Battle of Inverurie the same battle as the Battle of Barra.?

Did you do the virtual tour at Bannockburn

I presume it was. Rumour has it there is a secret tunnel that runs from the castle to the hill. We've never found it from years of looking.

Didn't do the 3D tour it is quite popular and needs to be pre-booked.

[Pacman1903]

Accorduyng to a quick Google search aye it is. I've never heard of either. I had heard of the Battle of Harlaw. Which is also pretty close to Inverurie. On the way to Pitcaple if my childhood memories aren't letting me down.

The Battle of Harlaw Monument is just off the Rothie road at the roundabout coming out of Inverurie. Balhargardy turn off

Another question. Was Mons Graupius fought on Bennachie and not near Elgin as it is claimed

[Devanha Red]

The Battle of Harlaw Monument is just off the Rothie road at the roundabout coming out of Inverurie. Balhargardy turn off

Another question. Was Mons Graupius fought on Bennachie and not near Elgin as it is claimed

No idea. I'd like to think it was at Bennachie but you'd think some anorak with a metal detector would of found loads of old Roman crap there if it was.

[redstarfk]

The Battle of Harlaw Monument is just off the Rothie road at the roundabout coming out of Inverurie. Balhargardy turn off

Another question. Was Mons Graupius fought on Bennachie and not near Elgin as it is claimed

My understanding is that Bennachie is thought to be the most likely site of the battle , but it’s never been agreed on by whoever it is that decides these things. If it’s the SFA then they’ll insist it was at Hampden with a 12 noon kick off.

I’ve nae read anything suggesting anywhere near Elgin as the site , but I’ve seen it suggested that the Knock Hill roughly halfway between Keith and Banff and a good 25 miles fae Elgin could be the battle site.

There’s a farm a few miles east of Keith called Montgrew and I’ve heard that its name is derived from Mons Graupius , but f@ck knows whether that’s Right or even relevant

[Pacman1903]

Quarrelwood Hill is a suggested site by some big wig archaeologist a few years back. But there are others in Moray that are also candidates for the battle sites

[Devanha Red]

I've decided. The battle took place at Bennachie.

[Pacman1903]

Does nae c@nt ken any descendants of Calgacus?

They should ken

[Pacman1903]

Does anyone ken of anywhere close to Kilwinning to kill a couple of hours that's worth a visit?

[StandfreeFM]

Does anyone ken of anywhere close to Kilwinning to kill a couple of hours that's worth a visit?

According to Tripadvisor Dalgarven Mill Museum is your best bet. Or go to Robert Burns birthplace museum but that's pretty far away tbh. Slim pickings.

Encountered any huns yet?

[Pacman1903]

According to Tripadvisor Dalgarven Mill Museum is your best bet. Or go to Robert Burns birthplace museum but that's pretty far away tbh. Slim pickings.

Encountered any huns yet?

Cheers

Be there on Saturday. I am in no doubt i will see a few. Bet tbey are not sponsored by a hun supporters club like Bathgate Thistle though

[StandfreeFM]

Cheers

Be there on Saturday. I am in no doubt i will see a few. Bet tbey are not sponsored by a hun supporters club like Bathgate Thistle though

Nae review of the Dalgarven Mill Museum pacmin?

[Pacman1903]

Nae review of the Dalgarven Mill Museum pacmin?

I went to Spartans v East Stirling with Wee Man on the Friday and stayed down. When I got up I noticed the road works at Whitburn were awful and added an hour on to the journey to Kilwinning so we opted for Linlithgow Rose instead.

Headed to Linlithgow Palace pre game. Cracking place that. Ace to take a 5 year old. He was loving it. So was I to be fair.

I went to the Linlithgow Museum after. Learned a fair bit. But I was shocked that there is absolutely no mention of their hugely successful local team. Four Scottish Cups to their name. There is a display dedicated to sport in the area. A lot of curling stuff and even an famous old trophy that was given out every year to the "best kept garden" but the Rosey were not mentioned at all. Ive been in the boardroom at Prestonfield in my playing days. There are photos of the team in open top busses with the High Street rammed with thousands of people. Clearly insignificant in the history of the toon.The curator or whatever must be a Bo'ness fan

I also learned that if you are born in Lithgae you are known as a "Black B@tch"


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There is a pub aswell

[Pacman1903]

Since you are here and you are now my Ayrshire tourist guide. Fit is there to do near Largs as that's my fisrt port of call when im home

[Pacman1903]

StandFreeFM

Im away to Barrhead on Saturday for Arthurlie v Renfrew. I was wondering fits nearby

I asked my weegie work mate and this is how the conversation went

Pacman - "Weegie Craig, fit can me and the wee man do near Barrhead for a couple of hours"

Weegie Craig - "Best thing to do in Barrhead is not to stop and just keep going"

Pacman - "Cheers for the help min"



I did think about having a kick about and a rummage about at Cathkin Park. Nae too far fae Barrhead