Name that CAMC Site......

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 17 #392

    It’s further off the road than HM, David, with no potentially annoying neighbours 🙂

    Enjoy the sun.

  • DSB
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    edited July 24 #393

    Been here since Monday.... moving tomorrow....  Any ideas..?? Not especially good photos, I'm afraid.  (First photo is toilet block, 4th photo is reception) I can put up clues if needed... 🙂

    David

  • DSB
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    edited July 25 #394

    ...no takers for this one, then.  It's Durham Grange CAMC site...

    David

  • Cornersteady
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    edited July 25 #395

    That's our testing site. Whenever it's a new awning or caravan we go there for the night. 

    When you go North the roadworks just past the services are busy but easy enough.

  • DSB
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    edited July 25 #396

    We've moved on furthe north now, CS.  Arrived today..  I'll try and put up some photos tomorrow... 🙂🙂

    David

  • DSB
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    edited July 26 #397

    Here goes.... 5 photos taken near tbe entrance to the site...

    David

  • KjellNN
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    edited July 26 #398

     Melrose?

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 26 #399

    Ah! I first went there when it was a local authority operated site.

    Come on, Corners, it’s all yours!😀

    Edit: hard luck. Kj's beaten you to it.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited July 26 #400

    One of my top too sites. Hope you like it David!

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 26 #401

    Home of The Sevens which is now an Olympic event.👍🏻

  • DSB
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    edited July 26 #402

    Spot on folks... Melrose it is... It's our first time at this site - nice site, good location...  We're only here until Sunday, after which I'll see if I can take some photos of our next site... 🙂

    David

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 26 #403

    I recommend a walk around the town, David, including the Abbey and the River Tweed.

  • InaD
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    edited July 27 #404

    Missed out on it this time. I guessed it last time when you posted photos CS. Page 3, 8.10.2022 laughing

  • DSB
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    edited July 28 #405

    Did the town, but unfortunately the Abbey was undergoing some sort of rennovation work, so we went off to Jedburgh Abbey instead (+coffee shop down the hill).  Also managed to find the site of Trimontium Roman Fort, William Wallace statue and the Scott View....  I suspect we will return to Melrose when we get the chance.  Scottish Borders are well worth a visit.  Just about to start to pack up to move on to out next site...

    David 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 28 #406

    What, still working on the Abbey!

    yes, Jedburgh is nice too and both the Abbey and the Jail are worth a visit.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited July 28 #407

    We're National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland members, rather than NT and EH, so we get their magazines and info. Unfortunately the work at Melrose will take a few years and quite a few other places in Scotland are affected too. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 28 #408

    Thanks for that, Corners.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 28 #409

    It’s being going on since COVID. They shut everything down, there wasn’t a lot done at the Sites once lockdown ended, but once accessible again, they found quite a few issues. For some reason, almost every monument was closed, huge fences up, and most HS properties came to a standstill. We visited Melrose Abbey in June 2021, and could only get into the gardens, not close to Abbey at all. Lots of other properties like Caerlavarock, Threave Castle were the same, totally closed. I did some background digging, and it would seem that there has been inadequate funding down the years, leaving some properties badly in need of work. There has even been mention of allowing some properties to go into a gradual decline. It’s a bit political, so not for on here, but sincerely hope things can be sorted. The castles, abbeys etc…. Are one of our main reasons for visiting Scotland, along with the wonderful scenery, etc.. as well. We are CADW Members, so access everything on that Membership. 

  • DSB
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    edited July 31 #410

    Arrived at our next site on Sunday.  Internet with 3 is pretty poor here, but here are a couple of photos if anyone can spot where we are...  The entrance to the site is very busy, but the site itself is quite calm   However, we've been warned of a local disco on Wednesday evening.... 🙂

    David

  • Alex Cassells
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    edited July 31 #411

    Hi David, Stonehaven. 

    It's only 45 minutes easy drive from where we live, Dundee. So it's a favourite of ours for a quick easy weekend away. We used to stay on the pre CAMC site too and were very excited when it was announced that it was being taken over and redeveloped. 

    We enjoy a walk along the front, past the excellent award winning chipper and very popular ice cream shop, to the harbour. We like The Ship for something to eat and a pint,  but there are a couple of other decent places at the harbour too.

    This might be a bit boring for most, but the flood prevention / protection as you walk through town is interesting and such a godsend for the residents now.

    A deep fried mars bar at The Carron has to be tried at least once. The Market Bar in the Square is a typical traditional " locals " boozer and very friendly. The butchers also on the Square also does Aberdeen butteries ( rolls ) and some excellent / different pies.

    On the way back to the site we often stop at the indoor bowling for a drink and during the day it's also a nice place to sit outdoors and have a game. The members are  very friendly.

    ( anyone with kids will love the beach, the huge play area and skate park next to the site as well as the outdoor pool )

    Hope you're enjoying your Scottish trip 👍🙂

  • DSB
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    edited August 1 #412

    I thought it would be aneasy one, Alan.  Stonehaven it is!  I have a deep fried mars bar on my list.  Also, apparemtly the Ice Cream at Aunt Betty's is good too.  We were going to go to Aunt Betty's yesterday, but the queue was really long, so we made do with a tub of Ben & Jerry's from the Co-Op... 😢😢  We'll try again though.....  Someone also recommended Fish & Chips, but I'm not that keen on fish... 🙂  Thanks for the recommendations... 👍👍

    David

  • Cornersteady
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    edited August 1 #413

    Just catching up, some properties are being opened, Dryburgh Abbey, afew miles from Melrose is now now fully open for anyone in the area. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 1 #414

    That’s good news. We couldn’t get into any of the Abbeys last time we visited, such a shame as we love the Borders area, so good for Abbeys and Castles. 👍

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