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Day 11: More bad weather, whisky, and Dracula’s hotel! (a travel day)
Today was a travel day. We meant to go through the Cairngorms National Park, through the highest of the Highlands. Instead, we were diverted (because of roadwork) to the north coast through Keith and Highly. Perfect for whisky tasting, so lunch at the Ugie House (don’t you love the Gallic names), we stopped at Glendronach Distillery…
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Day 10: What We’ve been waiting for, plus extra weather!
Today was our big day to play Royal Dornoch GC. This is a game that we paid for months ago and were lucky to get because starting times are so hard to get. This is northern Scotland, but the secret is out. Royal Dornoch is a championship course with a hefty price tag and worth every…
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Day 9: New, But Not a Favorite! 8-24-23
Today we said our goodbyes to Veronica and really want to stay in touch as she starts her transition to a smaller house on the property. Her son, Hugh, and his young family will soon take over the large house (8 bedrooms, probably 7,000 square feet). It’s time, she thinks. The house has been in…
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Day 8: A Very “Pleasant” Place 8-23-23
Good morning, our time. There are pheasants everywhere on the Westfield property, so John has taken to calling them “pleasants!” Westfield House is a very pleasant and large estate near the Gordonstun School, where Prince Phillip and King Charles both attended. As a matter of fact, Veronica helps out there and often houses parents who…
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Day 7: 8-22-23
Today was the big day for our Nairn GC round. I booked this one before we came, but when we stopped by the course yesterday, an earlier tee time had opened up. It would be with two Americans who booked through an agency. They would have caddies which worked out well for us the other day, so…
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Day 6: 8-21-23 A Links at Last
Veronica served us breakfast this morning wearing the new alligator gloves (or oven mitts) I gave her. When she opened up her thumb, we could see all the way down the alligator’s throat and count each alligator tooth! (I think she likes them.) We’re in the middle of a 500-acre wood with very poor reception,…
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Patti Brugman is a thoughtful traveler who seeks out experiences that her armchair readers would like to share. Patti and her husband, John, like adventure and golf. Golf takes them to Scotland almost every year and to gorgeous courses that are off the tourist track. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be able to create your own dream trip from the detailed descriptions and maps that Patti provides. Additionally, Patti and John have travelled to Egypt, Antarctica, France, Great Britain, and domestic destinations. Please join in travel fun through Patti’s stories and photos.
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