Friday, May 22, 2009

Ever Dreamed of Staying in a Scottish Castle........

My parents recently visited myres castle in Auchtermuchty Fife apparently it is only open to the public a couple of times a year. It was owned by Mary Queen of Scots daughter my Mum says. Even then folks are just allowed in the gardens and not the house. But you get to enjoy the gorgeous gardens meet the staff of the castle and eat home made cakes on the lawn. My Dad forgot to take pictures of these sob sob he was probably too busy eating them to remember he loves his cakes. I have inherited this from him tea and cake on the lawns of a castle, heaven.

In fact when I studied in Aberdeen in the North of Scotland we would often drive to castles and do this, fresh homemade scones, strawberries, cream and tea. It was our little treat to ourselves after long days studying.

Check out the website of this 5 star castle it can be rented out, but its not cheap!... but we can dream. For those living in North Carolina or planning to visit be sure to go the The Biltmore Estate America's castle there's a winery and restaurant on site.
North Carolina also has wonderful vineyards often with restaurants.


Check your local area maybe there's a hidden gem like Myres castle in my parents neighbourhood and please share.....


http://www.myrescastle.com/




The 16Th century castle is completely invisible from the road as it is hidden in the woods







highland cows grazing. Don’t be taken in by their friendly looks – the horns are very sharp


Have a great Memorial Day weekend, hope your all have time off work

Love Rebecca

8 comments:

  1. A beautiful castle! My sister-in-law married a guy from Scotland and apparently his parents actually do live in a castle there. I hope we'll get to visit some day :)

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  2. That defines pastoral. How beautiful.

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  3. Oh how beautiful-never been to a castle before! Seen lots of palaces in India(you've got to visit Mysore).This is so cool though.
    Can't blame your dad-the cakes must have been just too good ;)

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  4. So Elegant!
    and I cant believe that is a cow! looks like Bull and the horns are sharp.

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  5. i would so-love to visit Scotland. Just for the castles alone and, of course, the food.

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  6. It's just gorgeous..I'd love to visit a castle (or more)...always have wanted to! :D

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  7. 5 star foodie wow they must be very fortunate to live in a castle you must visit then you can stay in a castle for free and take pics for us all!
    Mary: I love Scotland you must go
    Sweta: yep i must go to Mysore, saw the Taj Mahal though!
    Ann: oh Highland cow babies are so cute but not to be messed with!
    Jenn: you must go, lol
    GirlieChef: so must history and culture there,

    Rebecca

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  8. Highland cattle are so lovely. Some of our neighbours in Virginia raise them.

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