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Road Trip to Scotland 2026

We embarked on an extended road trip through North East England, Edinburgh, Loch Lomand, Fort William, Isle of Skye, and Loch Ness …. and onward!!!

Day 1-4 – 24th Sept to 27th Sep

Three days on our boat in Rugby, on the way to our trip with the first stop Ainderby Steeple, near Northallerton.

Days 5-6 – 28th to 29th Sep

The first day was spent tending to the graves in Northallerton, followed by some shopping in Northallerton:- Betty’s, Lewis and Cooper, Boyes, and of course, some charity shops. The weather was fantastic.

Day 2 was spent in York. We visited the York Museum which was full of Roman and Viking artefacts. This was followed by the inevitable boat trip on the Ouse.

 

Day 7 – 30th Sep

We travelled the short distance from Ainderby Steeple to our next Airbnb via Shotley Bridge to see my cousins, Marilyn (and Chris) and Vivienne. We had a lovely time remeniscing over a nice lunch.

Our next Airbnb was in a refurbished barn on a farm and was brilliant. Lovely views, excellent specs and very comfortable.

Day 8 – 1st October

Beamish (the living museum of the North) today. A great visit in fantastic hot weather. Tram and bus rides, cinder toffee, real ale, and loads of old shops. What a great day out.

Day 9 – 2nd October

We managed to obtain our vaccinations by using the NHS app and locating a local pharmacy. Ian had Covid and flu, Pauline just flu.

We then returned to Beamish Museum. Fish and Chips, a film in the old cinema and a visit to 1950s town.

We booked a tour of the Stadium of Light, home of Sunderland AFC. It was brilliant, I hadn’t realised how primitive the away dressing room was, and all the tricks to play on away players.

Day 10 3rd October

We decided to stay put today, after a busy schedule. The house we were in is beautiful, with far ranging views, and the weather was really good. Watched England thrash Croatia 7 – 0 in a fantastic display of great football.

Day 11 4th October

Off to Prudhoe Castle, a steam train ride and our next airbnb ……