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Tuesday 4 March 2014

TEATIME IN SCOTLAND 4.3.14

Taking Tea in Scotland today ...
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Drawing pleasure from some Favourite Memories
I thought you might enjoy vicariously [and virtually!]

We're visiting the Loch Ness Lodge dating from around 1740!
located in Drumnadrochit
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{on the west shore of Loch Ness at the foot of Glen Urquhart }


in the Highlands of Scotland 




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Entering the richly wood pannelled and tartan carpeted hotel .


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A warm invitation ...
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One of the various settings for evening drinks showcases the sense of warmth - in colour, books and lighting...
[LuV that tartan tablecloth!]
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Another area for lounging with fireplace,
basket of Scottish Thistle and aged leather sofa . . .
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I was sooo pleased when our server led us to 
this cosy spot for taking tea...
A lovely bay window nook overlooking the rural landscape
{ providing for quiet conversation without other distraction }
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Delicious tea served promptly to warm and relax, 
[ thanks to a charming and attentive Highlander ]



Scottish shortbread soon thoughtfully appeared -
tea was complete!
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Here's to Scotland and Friends Taking Tea !

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Taking Tea with   ~
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*  Ruth  *  Martha   *  Terri  * Sandi  * Bernideen  * * MosaicMonday *
* WW * Katherine's Corner * HopeInEverySeason *
* BrambleberryCottage * Weekend Reflections *


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photos:   source  *  source

27 comments:

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

As much as I like taking tea at a table, a cozy spot by a window or fire gives it a more relaxed atmosphere.
How nice, and yummy looking shortbread to accompany the tea.

Ruthie Miller said...

Love the plaid. Would love to take my tea in Scotland.
Good for you, Ruthie

Antiques And Teacups said...

Very fun! Haven't been to Scotland...pretty sad for a Brit, huh? Love the tartan. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
Ruth

Karen said...

Hi There,
How I would love to visit Scotland and have tea with you there. My grandmother used to make the most delicious oatcakes and her family were Scottish. Thank you for visiting me. Have a wonderful week! Karen

Winnie said...

Wow, wish I was there having tea with you! What a charming spot and how cozy it looks. I love the books and the fireplace, too. Hope you have a marvelous time. Maybe some day I will get over there! Thanks for the kind visit today!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Oh, how lovely! I love the coziness of the tartan and the seating by the window. Just charming! Gorgeous photos! Thank you for sharing with us and joining me for tea.

Blessings,
Sandi

Terri said...

Oh lovely, lovely, lovely! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I truly enjoyed seeing this hotel and your tea. I love this white tea cup. It is very elegant.
Hugs,
Terri

Snap said...

How lovely, warm and cozy ... just what we all need right now! The tartan, the shortbread ... wonderful! Happy Scottish Tea Day!

Bernideen said...

Oh my - I feel all Scottish! How fun to take this trip and enjoy seeing these places first hand. So glad you shared all this Snap!

Bernideen said...

Oops - not Snap at all! I think - I goofed. Snap is from Twisty Lane Blog. I don't think you use your name but thank you just the same for sharing!

The Charm of Home said...

Oh, I would love to visit with you and take tea here! Lucky you!
Sherry

LuAnn @ BackPorchervations said...

Sharon, I suppose I will have to add the sin of "envy" to the list of my wrongdoings. *sigh*

As it is, I will have to either:

a) blow up all the graphics to poster size and put them up in my house or,

b) draw a tartan pattern on a white mug and pretend I'm having tea in Scotland with you! :O)

Edith DUTERTRE said...

quel beau voyage
je crois que j'aimerai l'Ecosse
rien que pour tous les tartans
la déco est superbe
tendresse
edith (iris) France

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

Love the idea of sitting around this fireplace and sipping tea! Thanks for sharing on The Thursday Blog Hop!

Sue Williams said...

Stopping by from Katherine's Corner. What a lovely post! It almost felt as though I was there with you.
Sue

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

My Thanks to each of you - for your kind comments, great chat, and...
for taking tea with me today!

Malyss said...

Scotting way of life as I dream it !

Jim said...

great post

Denise @ secondtimearoundfinds said...

Thanks for the lovely glimpse of Scotland.
Denise

'Tsuki said...

I can almost feel the presence of an authentic scottish ghost on your pics ! Nice !!!

Tanya Breese said...

beautiful spaces!

Powell River Books said...

A beautiful old hotel. I love to stay in places like that, but my husband loves new. Guess where we end up staying. - Margy

podso said...

What a perfect spot for tea and a quiet conversation. I so enjoyed visiting your blog today. That is also a wonderful photo of the tea being poured.

A Garden of Threads said...

No place nicer then Scotland to have tea and shortbread. Enjoy your week. Jen

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful scenery and hotel And what a lovely spot to have to tea. It is a pretty setting.. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing Scotland..Have a happy week!

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

What a lovely cozy spot. Valerie

ellen b. said...

That definitely looks like the perfect spot for tea. I want to be there right now. :)

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