Fettling up my Guest Room

[NewGuise]

Just down the road from lovely Jedburgh - the first place I ever stayed in Scotland. An excuse to plan the next trip back...!

[piperdbh]

That's a wonderful idea, Alex.

I have a question: what's the origin of the word "fettling"? I think I'll start using it.

I just thought of another question: how near are you to Lanark, and in particular to Lee Castle? I'd like to visit my Lockharts someday.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

That's a wonderful idea, Alex.

I have a question: what's the origin of the word "fettling"? I think I'll start using it.

I just thought of another question: how near are you to Lanark, and in particular to Lee Castle? I'd like to visit my Lockharts someday.

I used to regularly make the drive from The Lee to Hawick, a distance of about 60-65 miles. I'd usually allow an hour and a half and generally arrive pretty much "on time".

And "top marks" to Alex and his display of traditional Scottish hospitality!

[starbkjrus]

Alex, how kind of you. You can bet that at some point in the next couple of years Ron and I will take you up on that offer.