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Saturday and there is a bric-a-brac followed by a stroll to pick up our order from Burntisland’s bakery, which as the review says, ‘involves waiting in a queue outside the door’, such is the popularity of their products. Bread picked up, (doughnuts safely stored), we ventured for a coastal drive up the Firth to find…

Monday saw us driving from Dent, via Hawick to Kelso, and then Fife for a return to the castle. There are few better journeys in a car then the one that takes you through the Cumbrian hills and into the Boarders. The countryside is inspiring for the whole trip, and no matter what the traffic…

Today was an ambition fulfilled, crossing Ribblehead Viaduct by train; yes I know there are tougher ones, more ambitious ones, but nevertheless this was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Arriving in Dent last night, we had a relaxing evening with friends, and today, (following a brief morning walk with the…