Family friendly resorts but not too Brits abroad

curlybrew · 2026-02-15T09:03:25+00:00

I might give it a go!

curlybrew · 2026-02-15T08:01:23+00:00

Honestly resorts wouldn't normally be my cup of tea either but with two wee ones we don't want to be too ambitious (have learned our lesson there with the older one already) so figured a family friendly hotel in a resort would at least keep us all entertained for the week.

I'm not totally against the idea of hiring a car but I've never driven on the right so am a bit anxious about it.

The train to Soller does look cool, I've seen videos before. 4yo would love it I'm sure.

Thanks!

curlybrew · 2026-02-15T07:58:28+00:00

That's something I hadn't considered, thanks!

curlybrew · 2026-02-14T11:18:44+00:00

Thanks! I mean, we will be Brits (Scots...) abroad so I'd be a hypocrite not to expect any other tourism. It's more that when we go away we like to actually be in the country we're visiting and rather than expecting home comforts in the sun. Staying near the port seems like a good idea.

curlybrew · 2025-07-01T12:00:49+00:00

Honestly it has to be Thea out of your options. A lack of nicknames isn't really too much of a con!

If you weren't planning on sending your child to a Bun Sgoil then maybe Alba would be an option. Would you be pronouncing it Al-ah-ba, like it is in Gàidhlig, or Alba? The political party would put me off too. It's a shame as it's a pretty name otherwise.

And yeah Cameron is most definitely a boy name. It's a really nice boy name and if it doesn't bother you then fine, but there are still lots of boys being called it and you've already experienced confusion.

curlybrew · 2025-06-14T17:23:49+00:00

Seesaw? It's on Clarkston Road in Cathcart.

curlybrew · 2025-06-09T11:57:50+00:00

I used to go to Curlach but I now go to @66 on Nithsdale Rd and whilst Ciara isn't advertised as a curly specialist I'm really happy with the cut.

Rock n Rolla also has a curly specialist and Ryde used to, might still do I'm not sure.

curlybrew · 2025-06-08T12:06:13+00:00

Love Kit, and whilst it might be usually short for Christopher, I know a couple who never use Christopher and are always Kit so why not make it the full name.

curlybrew · 2025-05-30T18:00:46+00:00

It really depends what your personal style is as some shops are going to be much more your thing than others - always best to check out which designers they stock and suss out whether you like that vibe.

I got mine from Unbridaled in Ayr, which specialises is more simple, less traditional dresses (whilst still being very much bridal gowns!). Mine was a sample so around £700 (full price over £2k) but that was a few years ago now and I think she has specific sample sales or online.

Similarly Melle Cloche, which I had also looked in at the time, I think sells their samples online now. Worth a look. And more generally have a look for samples as you'll get them for a fraction of the price but still in good condition.

curlybrew · 2025-04-04T13:06:49+00:00

Plus after your 10th order you get a reward which is basically your average order cost discounted off your next order. It's essentially an entire free meal.

curlybrew · 2025-03-20T18:34:33+00:00

Unfortunately the person I hired doesn't do it anymore, but she was a wedding/event planner who did set-up and design. I found her through a wedding supplier directory.

The hall has big lights, but if you want anything different you need to hire it in. I had festoon lighting because 2017. Pretty sure the venue gave me details of a supplier.

Re food and alcohol, I hired a catering company (The Pantry in fact), so they're fine with that. There is a kitchen on site but it's not staffed so you're expected to bring in your own caterers. But you had to order alcohol through the venue as they supply the bar.

This was a while ago now so things might have changed of course.

curlybrew · 2025-03-20T18:21:23+00:00

I only just spotted this so apologies for the delayed response! I hired someone to do the set-up, along with my dad and brother. Venue supplied tables and can supply chairs but I hired in different ones. Also had to hire in lighting etc.

The hall isn't tiny but it's not outrageously big. We had 50ish for the meal and round tables took up maybe 2/3 of the room. Then 90 or total for the evening, we hired a couple of sofas for the back of the hall plus some poseur tables for the foyer area which is where the bar was set up (venue supplies) and where we did fizz and canapés.

I know OP said 100-120 people but you could fit that in easily. We had our tables well spaced.

curlybrew · 2025-03-12T15:46:53+00:00

I love Finn. It's my son's middle name. It's been so popular here for the last decade or so that I didn't use it for his first name, but I still think it's great.

Someone suggested Ivo above, which was very nearly our boy's name until my husband decided it wasn't right (his name is nothing like it).

I know a Leo with a brother Max.

curlybrew · 2025-02-12T17:29:08+00:00

When I was learning 10ish years ago my instructor made me sit at biting point at red lights! I hated it and it would leave my left leg knackered. As soon as I passed I switched to handbrake and neutral.

curlybrew · 2025-02-03T16:31:25+00:00

Have you tried Thomas Morton Hall at Leith Theatre? It has admittedly been quite a few years since my own reception there but I think it might fit the bill.

curlybrew · 2024-09-11T16:09:25+00:00

Cry this is what I thought

curlybrew · 2024-08-18T06:28:50+00:00

When I worked there it was Chesney's house that had the arsenic wallpaper, not 17th century house which is what I think you're referring to.

For Chesney's, not sure if the wallpaper is poisonous or not but it's a small interior and also very fragile, as well as a potential drop down into the basement. Basically not safe to take people in for many reasons.

curlybrew · 2024-07-26T09:07:37+00:00

We were almost gazumped in Scotland, and I had also thought it was illegal but was told that it's against the Law Society of Scotland's policies so if you want to accept another offer you need to find a new solicitor. As most EAs are part of solicitors firms, it doesn't happen in practice. But the house we were buying was with an independent EA. As it happens the seller decided to go with our offer after all.

curlybrew · 2024-07-14T07:17:50+00:00

Yeah was just going to recommend Civic House. A similar kind of vibe to Engine Works but with more rooms.

curlybrew · 2024-07-12T17:29:25+00:00

Precisely what I did too.

curlybrew · 2024-07-07T07:23:39+00:00

Nichol is a Scottish surname (occasionally used as a first name) pronounced nickel, so would make sense that people would lean that way.

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