Quote Originally Posted by McClef View Post
WOW some guid piccies there Roberston despite capturing me pulling a face!

I didn't have to buy a ticket because I am a member of Friends of Historic Scotland - just showed my card and got a ticket. It gives you free access to all sites where there is a charge (£5 at Caerlaverock, £11 at Edinburgh Castle for example) plus 20% discount in their shops and 10% in cafes run by them (alas they don't run the cafe at Caerlaverock) so it doesn't take long to get your money back!

One year individual membership is £37 and it gives you half price admission to English Heritage, Cadw (Wales) and Manx Heritage sites. From year two onwards you get them free as well! Plus you get a regular membership magazine.

http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/

Well worth considering even for a holiday tour of Scotland!
Are the year memberships open to foreign visitors? Sounds like a good way to get in a large bit of touring at a reduced price.

Great pictures, especially like the one of Mark piping on the lawn in front of the castle. Looks like you all had a great outing. I've got to get over there!