Tuesday 10 April 2018

Outing to Traquair House and Peebles - Wednesday 16 May 2018




The first outing of 2018 took place on Wednesday 16 May. Our coach with 55 on board left just after 10am for the drive to Traquair.

The tearoom there was well prepared for us and it was so warm that we were able to sit outside in the sun. People who were visiting the house and grounds for the first time were impressed with how well they were presented. The trees were newly in leaf and were stunning.

Lewis, our driver, was not the only one who ventured into the maze!

The beer shop did well with sales of Traquair Ale which is made at the side of the house. (Chairman's note - this was the bit I really wanted to savour!)

Back on the bus at 2.15pm, we made the very short journey into Peebles where we had some time for a walk or shopping. The Greentree Hotel was very busy that day so our high teas was at 4.30pm. The meals were excellent, compliments all round to the chefs and waiting staff. A really good venue.

The bus left Peebles at 6pm and we were back in Edinburgh just under an hour later.

We all agreed that our first outing this year was superb.