my new home

[GCA3N]

Thought I would pop up a few piccies of my new place.

[GCA3N]

Here they are. I have moved to the isle of Arran to a place in the north called lochranza. We have loads of space and even a guest wing with seperate lounge bathroom and two double bedrooms, if anyone is passing they are welcome.
Any here are a few pics I tool today. oh the mini sneaked into one or two (freshly washed, no cob webs!)
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[Gismo]

Stunning looking hoosie Greig :thumbs up:

[Hamish]

really beautiful mate, pleased for you.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Oooh, very nice. Look at all that driveway space for MINI's.:clap:

A.:thumbs up:

[Scottie]

very nice just a shame you need a ferry to get there.

[The Dogfather]

Wow, and the smell of malt must be fantastic :D

[camjay]

Greig. Your new place is absolutely stunning. I'm jealous! :p

[ianking]

Very nice indeed.
Is there a local pub within walking distance?
In the winter walking down to the local sitting in front of their fire with a pint and a nip, magic. :D

[The Dogfather]

Pub? That's a distillery in the field next door :D SORTED!

[Stewart]

Love the House, what fantastic views out your Window. The change of seasons will be fantastic. Hope it’s got a wood burner in it. I love that smell when you go past a Cottage with a real wood fire. Did the TWR affect you that much………

It’s even the right Colour Blue and White…………and you can Wash your car with only the Sheep taking note…..Thats some garden as well.
And enough Land for the future double Garage :D

Is that a Flag Pole?

[Delboy]

Looks fantastic Greig - what a setting too!

Can't wait to visit......:yes nod:

[GCA3N]

Yes a distillery in the field next door and the local pub about 10 min walk. There is oil central heating and wood burning stoves in 5 of the rooms including 2 of the bedrooms. It's so cool.

[Craig]

VERY Nice Greig. :thumbs up::thumbs up: and as Fi says, loads a space for MINI's ;)

[Stewart]

how you finding the tinternet?

[The Dogfather]

That's a fairly new malt whiskey isn't it?

I haven't seen it on sale down here yet, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for it and add it to my collection :D

[GCA3N]

Looks fantastic Greig - what a setting too!

Can't wait to visit......:yes nod:

Obviously first weekend home is andy's run. the 3 rd weekend home 12/13 september we have friends over, but the 6/7 or 19/20 September would be good dates, looking at October next and the weather is not so good then.

[The Dogfather]

I meant to ask, how busy are the roads and is the ferry expensive :D

[Scottie]

never mind the whisky Arran Dairies do the best milk ever (full stop) and I thought that when I was BP well before I became a dairy maid.

[GCA3N]

how you finding the tinternet?

We are upto 2mbs now yeha!

[GCA3N]

I meant to ask, how busy are the roads and is the ferry expensive :D

Roads in the north are alot quieter that the south but not as good, not single track or anythin. The ferrys are expensive but if you buy 3 return journeys it works out at £50 for the big ferry and £33 for the small. That's a return with the car and the driver. Not too bad.

[GCA3N]

That's a fairly new malt whiskey isn't it?

I haven't seen it on sale down here yet, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for it and add it to my collection :D

the whiskey is Arran malt or blended. There are quite a few now and it is blooming lovely. Well worth a try one of my favs. Infact sitting now with a roaring fire and a wee cheeky whiskey mmmm

[Gemma B]

Hi Greig. Your place is stunning! I'd definately like to take you up on the offer of staying a night when I'm doing my roadtrip next month! I'll send you a pm. Cheers.

[Delboy]

Obviously first weekend home is andy's run. the 3 rd weekend home 12/13 september we have friends over, but the 6/7 or 19/20 September would be good dates, looking at October next and the weather is not so good then.

pm'd you :thumbs up:

[Ivano]

House looks Fab :thumbs up::thumbs up:

[euan]

Looks awesome mate. Enjoy, I'm very jealous!

[zimbo]

Very nice Greig, but I think your chimney is rusting though and it's making an awfy mess of the side of your lovely house... :D

Must be peaceful and quiet out there as well!!

[GCA3N]

8mbs today woooohooooo super fast

[RyanK]

Really nice Greig, congrats!

[Forbes]

Really nice Greig. Bet you are pleased

[GCA3N]

Very nice Greig, but I think your chimney is rusting though and it's making an awfy mess of the side of your lovely house... :D

Must be peaceful and quiet out there as well!!


its the dye in the wood being used in the fire place. It is unfortunate, will try and get in painted though.

[Scottie]

its the dye in the wood being used in the fire place. It is unfortunate, will try and get in painted though.

what kind of wood are you burning that has dye in it.:confused:

[illegalhunter]

The Deer will be everywhere , a dream home for me .lol

[GCA3N]

what kind of wood are you burning that has dye in it.:confused:

It's rodedendrum wood, very hard and good to burn.

[Scottie]

Stoves or open fire??

Try Thorn wood one of the best to burn that's what we used up at Muir of Ord and without central heating we burned alot of wood. B'rrrrrrrrr gives a really good heat. I miss my open fires:sad:

[GCA3N]

The Deer will be everywhere , a dream home for me .lol


funny you should say that this was 10 min ago

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[illegalhunter]

I would be gutting right now

[D3 JDA]

Hi there greig what a house just as u should us on ur phone. If over in arran sometime will certainly pay u a visit.:thumbs up::clap::bigwave:

[Colin]

Very nice Greig house looks :cool:

[Stewart]

Here sorry to bring this up when we are all on admiring the new set of walls………..but is your insurance now cheaper living over there, Chances of it getting nicked must be zero, or do they factor in the non-insured Sheep and Deer….:smilewinkgrin:

[GCA3N]

Here sorry to bring this up when we are all on admiring the new set of walls………..but is your insurance now cheaper living over there, Chances of it getting nicked must be zero, or do they factor in the non-insured Sheep and Deer….:smilewinkgrin:

Insurance went down £30 on each car not a massive difference.

[GCA3N]

Wee update on our new life on Arran, enjoying the garden and the quiestness, Amy has settled well into her new school, but My car is dirty all the time, cannot seem to keep it clean. The dog loves it though so that is also great.

However I have a FLAG, how cool is that.
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Dog loving it.
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Spiders are a nightmare...you don't get a feel for how big these two were.

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[Delboy]

Looks great Greig - can't wait to see the house tomorrow :thumbs up:.

By the way, won't the police stop you with that flag sticking out of the driver's window?

[GCA3N]

Looks great Greig - can't wait to see the house tomorrow :thumbs up:.

By the way, won't the police stop you with that flag sticking out of the driver's window?


:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[shaunbhoy67]

lovely looking house greig, really looks smart but christ how can you live with those spiders around, dont think i could do that :lol::lol:

[Craig]

Nice one Greig. :thumbs up:

[baptie]

Love it, stunning!

Can I have the first week in Sept 2010 for the NMS Guest wing please

[audrey]

Great house gorgeous dog :yes nod: But I would hate the spiders :eek::eek:

[Delboy]

I need to tell you folks that Greig's house is even better than in the pictures :yes nod:, as is Lochranza itself. We were over visiting at the weekend and had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. (I've never seen so many deer wandering about!) Hospitality wasn't bad either ;) :beer: :thumbs up:

As for the spiders ...... :eek: :eek:

[GCA3N]

I need to tell you folks that Greig's house is even better than in the pictures :yes nod:, as is Lochranza itself. We were over visiting at the weekend and had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. (I've never seen so many deer wandering about!) Hospitality wasn't bad either ;) :beer: :thumbs up:

As for the spiders ...... :eek: :eek:

Ah shucks :blush:, Gr8 weekend even if my mini did get filthy, on the upside spent most of the day on it, washed, resined, and waxed. Thanks for your company, see you guys soon

[GCA3N]

Sitting on the laptop this morning and this bad boy walked past.
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went outside and saw this wee chap too.

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[MINI William]

Very nice.At our old house we used to get dear all the time.As for the Dragon fly thing it looks like somthing that just came out of Jurassic park

[GCA3N]

I was going to give this it's own thread, what a morning. Had a visitor up to the house who was telling us all about the 3 golden eagles nesting near our house. So was watching for ages and then.....oh my goodness. The pics don't show how spectacular this really was. First 1, then 2 then 3 of them. Then 2 buzzards literally came over the mountain and the 3 of them went for them. Still in shock. Manged to run and got some pics. Del you really missed out dude.
To make it worse the young one came right past the house chasing a hooded crow, whilst I was inside.

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[Forbes]

We get deer to, but thats about it. Your lucky

[doogz__]

Nice gaff.

I love living out in the sticks. Piece and quiet, to make as much noise as you like.

[Delboy]

I was going to give this it's own thread, what a morning. Had a visitor up to the house who was telling us all about the 3 golden eagles nesting near our house. So was watching for ages and then.....oh my goodness. The pics don't show how spectacular this really was. First 1, then 2 then 3 of them. Then 2 buzzards literally came over the mountain and the 3 of them went for them. Still in shock. Manged to run and got some pics. Del you really missed out dude.
To make it worse the young one came right past the house chasing a hooded crow, whilst I was inside.



That would have been awesome to see - can't believe they didn't make an appearance when we were over :sad:. The pics are good considering the range - you can clearly see the white underside of the wings on the young eagles. :thumbs up:

[illegalhunter]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Stag, you have my hunters dream home.Iam so jealous

[GCA3N]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Stag, you have my hunters dream home.Iam so jealous


eh.......ok.......thanks.:lol:

[RyanK]

looking good greig, always good quality pics too.

if your out in the town any chance of a few pics of the surrounding areas. looks very cool around your house

[GCA3N]

looking good greig, always good quality pics too.

if your out in the town any chance of a few pics of the surrounding areas. looks very cool around your house

will do, was going to put more pics up but don't want to bore everyone.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments, love it here , just find it hard not being so active in the mini scene. I would have gone to much more stuff this year had I been still living on the mainland. Will try and do all the main runs, if I am home.

[Stewart]

I'm waiting on the Web cam.....:D

[GCA3N]

I was out yesterday and saw this chappie,

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Also my new garden resident,

http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo280/greigallan/Project61.jpg

And finally couple of old birds that keep appearing

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[GCA3N]

Made this it's a bit embarassing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSwRvG9vB-s

[Stewart]

You look after that wee sole – the red squirrel. Not many of them about round my way, gray’s all over the place. Your wee vid is great.

[GCA3N]

You look after that wee sole – the red squirrel. Not many of them about round my way, gray’s all over the place. Your wee vid is great.

Cheers dude, mortified after I put it up. My wife says I am a sad ba£&£;:d. Lol

[GCA3N]

Does anyone know if this is a peregrine falcon?

[Bazthemod]

I agree with Kim :rolleyes: :p:D

[GCA3N]

I agree with Kim :rolleyes: :p:D


Cheeky, however I agree too, but thanks for the brutal honesty Baz:knife:

[Bazthemod]

Cheeky, however I agree too, but thanks for the brutal honesty Baz:knife:
You know i love you really haha :p:lol:

[GCA3N]

You know i love you really haha :p:lol:


Feeling it bro ;)

[Delboy]

Does anyone know if this is a peregrine falcon?

Looks like a Buzzard to me Greig.

[GCA3N]

Ah ok, was not sure.

[Stewart]

In saying that I did not have the sound on, I did there, I missed the Voice over at the start first time around and too much yeah too much birds at the end.

[GCA3N]

done with loads of Tongue and cheek.

[Scottie]

looks like a falcon to me with the marking on the chest

[Stewart]

done with loads of Tongue and cheek.

Aye very Carlsberg Beer ish,

"Carlsberg dont do islands but if they did.................it probably be the best island in the world"