The weather was good to us on the morning of the
outing which meant the views were clear as 59 of us travelled north. It rained
later on but everyone came prepared for the change.
There were good reports about the service at Dobbies in Perth. Liz altered our timing with Alan, our driver, as it was a busy day.
Blair Atholl Castle has well planned welcome and tour systems. We were split into two groups for a short introduction then followed the clear route individually round the historic rooms. There are information sheets in every room with guides on hand to answer any questions. It is all stunning. Stags' antlers are everywhere and are very impressive. Some ladies squirmed at the ones which had skulls attached, and there were a lot of them but not our Liz. Like others, I took time to enjoy the inside of the castle so missed a walk round the gardens. The trees are beautiful so I'd like to return in the autumn. An excellent venue for us.
A short bus journey later we arrived in Pitlochry where it was raining. That never stops a little shopping! We left just under an hour later to reach the Huntingtower Hotel outside Perth in good time for high tea. It was our first time at the hotel. The food was very good, as was the service. All empty plates at my table.
We left at 6.30 for the journey back to Edinburgh. Alan let us know that the drivers must now limit the number of drop off stops to two. This time they were the West End and Waterloo Place.
A good day out.
Thanks to Liz for her report. Your chairman was unhappy to have missed this one.
There were good reports about the service at Dobbies in Perth. Liz altered our timing with Alan, our driver, as it was a busy day.
Blair Atholl Castle has well planned welcome and tour systems. We were split into two groups for a short introduction then followed the clear route individually round the historic rooms. There are information sheets in every room with guides on hand to answer any questions. It is all stunning. Stags' antlers are everywhere and are very impressive. Some ladies squirmed at the ones which had skulls attached, and there were a lot of them but not our Liz. Like others, I took time to enjoy the inside of the castle so missed a walk round the gardens. The trees are beautiful so I'd like to return in the autumn. An excellent venue for us.
A short bus journey later we arrived in Pitlochry where it was raining. That never stops a little shopping! We left just under an hour later to reach the Huntingtower Hotel outside Perth in good time for high tea. It was our first time at the hotel. The food was very good, as was the service. All empty plates at my table.
We left at 6.30 for the journey back to Edinburgh. Alan let us know that the drivers must now limit the number of drop off stops to two. This time they were the West End and Waterloo Place.
A good day out.
Thanks to Liz for her report. Your chairman was unhappy to have missed this one.
