Many times when I tell someone about our trip to Scotland, the first thing they ask is if I’ve been to Ireland. Then they go on to tell me I really need to visit there. The ironic thing is I know I have both Scottish and Irish heritage. My father’s mother was of Scottish descent (Clan MacQuarrie and Clan Murray), while my mother always talked about her Irish heritage.
I look at all the photos shared from friends who have visited and I’d love to go. But at 77, I know that probably won’t happen. Time, energy, and money…. But who knows? Stranger things have happened.
My A-Z this year are random thoughts, ideas, and whatever pops into my mind for the letter of the day. As in previous years, I will keep it short and sweet.
Till next time!
It’s a gentle place, Donna – greatest danger – drinking too much Guinness… Oh and great on a motorbike!
Ah, Guinness how I love thee…fell in love with it while in Scotland. I’ve always preferred dark beers so it was a natural. I can only dream of motorbiking it anywhere!
I have the same basic ancestry background that you do. The percentages are always being refined, but basically I have Irish, Scottish, and English heritages with a little Scandinavian thrown in. And I haven’t been to any of those places except the airport in London.
I understand the refined…ours are constantly changing. Unfortunately my Scottish percentage keeps shrinking! But in my heart, I’m still there.
I just rechecked and now I have less Scotland/Ireland and more France. LOL!
I’m 2% Irish but until I did Ancestry, I was told I was 50%. I always wanted to go. I still do. But like you it probably won’t happen.
We can both hope…
I don’t really like flying much, so won’t go. But if I could I’d love to see Scotland and Ireland. I’ve been to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. They are the closest I’ll get. But they were wonderful places to visit. Did Nova Scotia on the motorcycle a few times.
I’ve been to Nova Scotia as a kid but still would like to go back. I didn’t want to fly to Europe either so we took a transatlantic cruise both ways!
I have visited there many times — watching movies. A lady I know went there and wrote a book of poems about it. It’s an enchanted place I hope to visit sometime.
I hope you make it!
Ireland could be in your future. I’ve still got F in my mind as I’m scooting through your posts. Your scottish and european trip sounded fab, I’m wondering if we’re going to hear more about that in this random month. How weird we’re both going random this year. So far, I don’t think we’ve twinned on words yet. That could be in our future. x
I don’t know if Scotland will make it into the posts, but you never know. You can read a bit more on our personal blog: https://ourprimeyears.com/2024/01/24/our-european-vacation-memories/
I’m sure you make it, Donna!
There’s something called manifestation. Ask the Universe and it shall surely make it happen!! 🙂
Esha
https://mysoultalks.com/ichigo-ichie-atozchallenge2025/
You never know, do you!?!
I would love to visit too
It’s great that you got to explore parts of your heritage!
Why do people ask about Ireland, just because they know “it’s somewhere around there, too”?
Maybe because of St Paddy’s Day and green beer? I don’t know, but it’s always surprised me that so many ask me that.
Lovely! I’m glad you were able to visit Scotland. I would love to go someday. My heritage is Scots Irish. My granny used to sing Irish lullabies to me. One clear memory is the song Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra, hush now don’t you cry. Over in Kilarney … (sniff – I miss her). 🙂
I hope you get to explore the Irish heritage some way soon.