26th March 2024 - whisky

Just like yesterday I decided to wake my parents up early. Apparently this was our last day and I guessed my dad wanted to make the most of it. My mum opened the curtain. The weather looked great; cold but dry. This should have been good news however, I could see that my dad was worried about tomorrow. He checked his weather app.

We took our time and got ready slowly. We went to the communal kitchen and had breakfast before we headed off. I heard yesterday that we were going to a distillery… whatever that was. Apparently Scotland has loads of them… and that was good. 

First of all though we stopped in Brodick for a walk along the coast. My mum and dad jumped out but I was more wary. It was freezing. It wasn’t raining; just windy. Eventually my parents forced me out of the car however, i wasn’t going to walk. I got in my push-chair and closed the roof to stop most of the wind. The walk was lovely. We went a long the coast before turning in-land and walking back to the car via the main road. Once back at the car we returned back to our hotel for lunch.

I was in trouble. For lunch we had hot bread, cheese, sausages and crisps. I spilt mum and dad’s expensive cheese on the floor leaving only three pieces for tea. I went to the car, sat in my seat and fell asleep.

This afternoon we went to Lagg distillery. I was still sleepy but I knew that It was a very impressive building however, once inside a horrible strong smell made me feel very lightheaded. Apparently it was whisky. Dad wanted to do a tour however, I wasn’t allowed in making it difficult. We therefore went to the shop and bought some whisky before reading a lot of signs on walls.

We then took the coastal road back to Bodick where mum and dad made the interesting decision of visiting the islands heritage centre. £5 each it cost to see 6 or 7 Arran buildings from the 1940s and further back. Though there was some interesting bits (during World War Two, Lamlash was used to practice beach assaults) it was a little expensive and I felt that the soft play from yesterday was better value.

With the wind picking up and it being 4pm there wasn’t much to do. We drove back to Lamlash where mum bought soup, pizza and crisps. We sat in the kitchen looking at the sea and island in front of the building. I had enjoyed the isle of Aaron. When I am bigger I want to come back again and do some serious walking.

Maybe in the summer though.

Dad is still checking his weather app.

Toodle pip!