We started the day with a "Full Scottish" breakfast (as opposed to "Full English"). More or less the same except for the haggis and potato cake, the latter resembling a thick pancake made from potatoes - yes, it was as bland and uninteresting as it sounds! I am still not a fan of black pudding or haggis, but at least I did try a bit of everything on my plate. (My mother would have been so proud of me!)
We spent a little over an hour at the indoor swimming pool, which we had all to ourselves, where there is also a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and Canadian hot tub. The jacuzzi was out of commission for repairs, but we made use of all the rest. From there we went straight to the spa and related therapy suite, where Ann had booked us in for massages. Mine was "full body"; Ann's involved hot stones. Wow! ... definitely worth having. My massage therapist found knots in my muscles where I didn't even know I had muscles, and set to work getting rid of them. Very relaxing and refreshing at the same time.
After a change we relaxed in the lounge for a bit before taking a walk into the town. This time we browsed through many of the shops and bought a few items along the way, including an authentic "flat cap" for me. You know ... when in Scotland ...
Back to the hotel for a nap before supper. I chose the macaroni, washed down with a large shandy. Ann chose soup, followed by a burger. Must say the quality of the food has been very good so far, even the haggis, if one is that way inclined!
Probably another early night tonight. Enjoy the photos.
Note the size of Ann's gin & tonic next to my pint of shandy!
Macaroni with mushroom, rocket, parmesan, fennel and a poached duck egg.
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