Following the successful launch of the PoMS website, everyone took the day off. I've never really had a day off AND sunshine, so imagine my surprise when it was a wonderful day! Dave and I decided to go to the Ayrshire coast, so pack up and took Ralphie down to Dundonald Castle and to Troon.
Dundonald Castle, I think, was even better than Dunstaffnage. At least in terms of ruins. The inside was fairly well preserved, and it had three levels for all kinds of noble-happenings. It belonged to the Stewart family (under Walter, son of Alan (d.1177) to be exact, who I had just been speaking about the night before at the launch).
The beach at Troon was nice. It wasn't great, and Troon is kind of a 'small' place. But it was warm and sunny, so we didn't mind.
Summer is officially over in Scotland. It's actually cold today, and we put the heater on for the first time. Hopefully our winter adventures will be just as good. We're off to Alness for the weekend, so the fun is just beginning!
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