Family trip to Aviemore

After our week in Ilkeston and some tearful farewells, we headed for our flight to Glasgow from where we would then make our way to Aviemore near Inverness. This was an active get away for us and we stayed in a cabin in Aviemore which gave us access to cycling and walking activities.

 

 Feeding and chasing ducks was a favorite game for Finlay.

We enjoyed a lovely day and rented some bikes and cycled to a wee beach on the side of Loch Morlich. It was a fine day but it still took only the bravest ones to dip their feet in the water!!!

While we were on holiday the kids were surprised by a couple of special visitors and they were so excited to heat that these visitors were allowed to stay for a few days. Heather and Finlay were treated to a ride on a steam train

During our stay in Aviemore the kids enjoyed a visit to The Landmark Centre an outdoor theme park in the forest. Here they were given the opportunity to get up close to some interesting animals and were braver than I when it came to touching the snake.

 There was climbing....

 ...and crawling...

 ...haunted mazes..

 The highlight of the day for Heather was her first ever roller coaster ride ...which we had to do a total of four times!!!

 ...along with the water slide.

The highlight for dad was a sky dive from the top of a pine tree!!!

After our mini break in Aviemore it was off to Glasgow to organise for the final preparation for Craig's wedding.