We've got a lot of catching up to do!

Ziggy has had a busy few weeks, highlight being a trip to Scotland.  We set off early with our bags packed, plus a toy or two for Ziggy:

We picked up Grandyma and headed north and after a couple of rest stops, reached our destination - Perth.  We had a quick wander around, stopping in a lovely dog friendly coffee shop alled the Rose House and then had a nice meal in a restaurant called The Maltings where the staff and many of the customers made a big fuss of Ziggy.

The next day, we were off to Paws at the Palace, a doggy day out at Scone Palace.

We had a very special reason for being there - to meet one of our most lovely Twitter friends, Dexter and his mum and dad.  Dexter is a super handsome 6 year old rescue and even more fabbie in real life.  The two boys were friends straight away, sharing their love of snacks.

Dexter is a gorgeous boy; chocolatey goodness with 4 paws!

We were lucky enough to see Dexy and his parents a couple of days later so after we were done at the Palace, we stopped for lunch at another dog friendly place which we'd been recommended.  Ziggy likes being a Labbie Who Lunches.

After lunch we drove up to Pitlochry and visited the Dam but the weather wasn't so good but we still had a wander and enjoyed the views.

After breakfast the next day, we left our hotel in Perth and headed south, stopping off at Loch Leven on the way.  It was a nice chance to enjoy the outdoors and let Ziggy have a run off lead.

We were staying in Dunfermline but carried on to South Queensferry and had a wander around, stopping for lunch at the Rail Bridge restaurant which is right next to the famous Forth Bridge.

South Queensferry has lots of interesting little shops and after some shopping we made the most of the good weather and had a stop for ice cream.

Ziggy was happy with the hotel, making use of the sofa.

On Tuesday we took the park and ride into Edinburgh.

Once we were in the city, we did some more shopping, had coffee and then decided the best way to see the sights was an open top tour bus.

On the way back to the car, Ziggy decided he was going to travel like the humans and spent the entire journey on the seat next to me.

On our way home, we stopped at Gretna.

Ziggy and his Grandyma

Once we were home, we have made the most of the lovely weather and having the rest of the week off so Ziggy has come to brunch with me in town:

And been splashing in the river:

At the end of the week we were at the garden centre, admiring the pretty floofs before some lunch:

Today we were out early and after some overnight rain, it was not as hot so we went up to the Downs:

A splattering of slobber:

Thankfully, with his medication and continued regular baths, Ziggy can go through the grass with no allergic reaction:

Heading back to the car:

While we were away, Ziggy was a total star, taking in all the different new places and people.  We stayed at Holiday Inn's where he was made very welcome and Ziggy now has a stuffed Nessie toy, a Highland Cow and a Scottish Sheep toy as reminders of his little holiday.