What we did at the weekend

On Saturday, we had the usual karate class in the morning (using bo's), and then met up with a couple of friends for a curry at the Ashoka at the Phoenix.  The food there is really nice.

Sunday, we had planned to head into town, but it would probably have worked out as Karen wandering round shops, and me sitting in Lauders with a book and a pint, so scrap that.  Instead, we jumped in the car and headed to Inchmahome Priory.   If you've never been, it's well worth a visit.  It's on a (very) small island on Lake of Menteith (Scotlands ONLY lake), and is really really tranquil.  Take a picnic, as you could spend a really nice time just sitting in the grounds.  It's a seven minute boat trip, and that's included in the entry fee (£5 each or free if you're a Historic Scotland member).

After leaving the island, we decided to head somewhere for lunch.  From Inchmahome, you've pretty much got the choice of Drymen, Aberfoyle or Callander, and as Karen had never been to Callander, that's where we went.  I'd not been for a few years, but it still seems to be a really busy little town.

All in all, a good weekend.