Red sky at night – Shepherds delight

If I can sum up my flat MATEY it three words it would be ‘a complete nutter’ but she is one of the most bubbly and openhearted gems I have ever met. So when she suggested an adventure to the rolling countryside of Ayrshire – I jumped at the chance of some FRESH AIR, horses and Robbie burns chat.
Kellie, Nicole and I sported the look of wellyboots clarted in Mud and frizzy sea salted hair for a glorious few days while dancing about the fields and baking under the stunning blue skies.

Day one –

Short bus trip followed by a delicious dinner in the Fairburn.
Arrival at Nicoles PAD – a quaint little country cottage which was just how I imagined, so homely!
A rapid stroll through the country lanes burnt off some of our dinner binge and the picturesque pink sky gave us hope for the following days weather forecast – red sky at night, shepherds delight.
Midgies completely munched us in a true Scottish bugg attack while we tucked the horses in for the night.

Day two –

Early rise.
Who needs to see the new 3D titanic film when we had planned a big bad ass ferry ride to the Isle of Arran haha.
In true backpacker style we took no maps, had no plan but laden with lunch… the hiking began as soon as we bounced off the boat. The fisherman beach walk trailed us ride through the centre of the jostling little golf course and to the summit of the GRAAAAND 13^th century Brodick Castle and Gardens.
The six hours we spent exploring the little secluded island flew by and we even found the time to satisfy our inclination to sun bathe on the pier.

Day three –

Nothing beats a duvet day.
Moovies with the most welcoming McMahon family!
An enchanting riverside walk with the girls and Nicoles adorable dog Tessyy.
Ending a SUPERB trip with a tasty meal at the ‘Tree house’ restaurant in Ayr - There Millionaire Sundae was to die for!