Scotland trip 2011.

**Jock Scot** · 25th August 11, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

The trip is doing its very best to give you a good "taste" of what Scotland has to offer from South to North and from East to West. Well as you are lurking around Inverness for a couple of days maybe we might try and "bump" into each other Mael?

Time is moving swiftly on, are you still up for a wee dram Mael? Anyone else want to join in?

**seanachie** · 25th August 11, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Time is moving swiftly on, are you still up for a wee dram Mael? Anyone else want to join in?

Jock I noticed in an earlier post you mentioned that you don't have a favorite watering hole in Inverness. Behind the castle there is a real ale pub, I believe it has Castle in the name, that is really grand. I had an evening to blow before the Inverness to London train in January and had a great time there. It is just up on a slight hill, and hard to miss. I made no effort to play the visitor, but a number of very nice folks introduced themselves and had some real nice conversations. The beer was very good as well and the barmaid was extremely knowledgeable about the beer. Just a suggestion for what it's worth. I had several people rave about Gellions before I visited and while it was fine, I wouldn't suggest it as memorable.

**Jock Scot** · 25th August 11, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by seanachie

Jock I noticed in an earlier post you mentioned that you don't have a favorite watering hole in Inverness. Behind the castle there is a real ale pub, I believe it has Castle in the name, that is really grand. I had an evening to blow before the Inverness to London train in January and had a great time there. It is just up on a slight hill, and hard to miss. I made no effort to play the visitor, but a number of very nice folks introduced themselves and had some real nice conversations. The beer was very good as well and the barmaid was extremely knowledgeable about the beer. Just a suggestion for what it's worth. I had several people rave about Gellions before I visited and while it was fine, I wouldn't suggest it as memorable.

Thanks. It is great for a visitor to recommend a place as we locals often miss the obvious. Do you mean "the Castle Restaurant" by any chance, between Grahams(guns and fishing tackle) and Chisholms(kilt makers), right opposite the back of the castle?

**seanachie** · 25th August 11, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Thanks. It is great for a visitor to recommend a place as we locals often miss the obvious. Do you mean "the Castle Restaurant" by any chance, between Grahams(guns and fishing tackle) and Chisholms(kilt makers), right opposite the back of the castle?

I believe Thistle Down got the right spot.

**Jock Scot** · 25th August 11, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by seanachie

I believe Thistle Down got the right spot.

Yes I know. A hundred yards or so further out of town from Chisholms by the traffic lights. How about that Mael, the Castle Tavern, on the Thursday?

Yes Rex, it would have been great for you to be there too. Oh well another day?

**Mael Coluim** · 25th August 11, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Yes I know. A hundred yards or so further out of town from Chisholms by the traffic lights. How about that Mael, the Castle Tavern, on the Thursday?

Yes Rex, it would have been great for you to be there too. Oh well another day?

Aye, Jock that is a go! Looks like a toast or two to Seanachie and Rex will be in order.

**ThistleDown** · 25th August 11, 08:38 PM

Let me know the time, Ern and Jock, and even if I can't be wth you in person I'll raise a glass in sync.

**Mael Coluim** · 25th August 11, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Time is moving swiftly on, are you still up for a wee dram Mael? Anyone else want to join in?

Aye, Jock! I'm spending two nights in Inverness, WED-14 & TH-15. Staying at the Ramada on Church. Thursday evening looks more open but Wednesday will do, too!

**ThistleDown** · 25th August 11, 11:48 AM

I can"t be there

I suggest the Clachnaharry Inn at Clachnaharry, the Anderson Hotel at Fortrose (owned by an American), the Palace Hotel and the Waterfront Bar --both in Inverness, and the Dores Inn at Dores. All serve real ales, if that's what you are interested in.

But my choice for your purposes is the Castle Tavern on View Street, just near Grahams and Chisholms, Jock. Fine real ales, convenient and just a walk away for you, Ern, (the hotel can direct you) and Jock knows where to find parking for himself. I wish I could be with you.